BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce announced plans Friday to partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on a national initiative to address inequality of opportunity.
The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce will join the U.S. Chamber’s national town hall event on June 25 where business and community leaders will discuss concrete actions that can be taken by government and the private sector to address inequality through education, employment, entrepreneurship, and criminal justice reform.
“The moral case for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace is indisputable, and there’s overwhelming evidence that greater diversity benefits the American economy, businesses, communities and employees,” said U.S. Chamber President Suzanne Clark. “We are proud to partner with Berkeley Chamber of Commerce on this initiative and help develop a robust plan of action.”
As a partner on the initiative, representatives with the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce said they will also host local and industry dialogues to further the discussion.
“Now is the time to bring our community and business stakeholders together to share perspectives and find ways to work collaboratively to move beyond where we are today for true equality for all in all aspects of life,” stated Chris Stow, President of Berkeley Chamber of Commerce.
According to chamber officials, the work of the national initiative will build on the work already undertaken by Berkeley Chamber of Commerce’s Rural Initiative, which is to ensure no person is left behind or disconnected from the success of the community.
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