DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Our mission is to better serve and advocate for the business community by becoming a more open, inclusive, and diverse organization reflective of the makeup of Anchorage.
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The Anchorage Chamber positions diversity, equity and inclusion as critical for business maturation and growth.
We endorse the development and implementation of diversity and inclusion strategies that advance productivity, innovation, and economic growth.
Our Diversity Initiative drives economic competitiveness, highlights diverse employee populations, and promotes inclusive growth throughout the Anchorage Bowl.
Why Diversity, Equity & Inclusion?
It is a competitive advantage!
Recruiting
When you have a diverse office, recruiting new talent is more successful.
Retention
Employees want to continue working when they feel included in the company.
Perspective
The idea pool is deepened when including people of diverse backgrounds.
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program
The Anchorage Chamber, in both its values and practices, is committed to inclusion and excellence of all diverse people irrespective of differences. This means that there shall be no barriers to participation in any activity of this chamber on the basis of economic position, gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We recognize that diverse perspectives are important and necessary for responsible and representative decision-making. We believe inclusiveness is a fundamental principle of every organization that enhances its ability to respond more effectively to changing demographics and needs. We affirm our commitment to reflecting the diversity of Anchorage and the members of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce.
DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
Diversity Committee Vision
We envision a board that reflects the demographics of our city and a growing membership of businesses representing the diversity of our community business owners and entrepreneurs.
Committee Focus Areas
- Workplace: Adopting policies and practices that include people who have historically been absent from your organization.
- Workforce: Concerted effort to recruit qualified employees from traditionally underrepresented groups.
- Marketplace: More deeply involve minority-owned enterprises and consumers in the regional economy and recognize the enormous purchasing power of minority groups.
Diversity Committee Members
The Diversity Committee is responsible for: supplying advice and support for the development and implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion programs; developing initiatives to augment retention and recruitment strategies for a diverse membership; and providing guidance and assistance with respect to the continued evolution of the Chamber’s diversity, equity and inclusion standards.
