Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity is America’s strength, spurring the innovation and creativity that have made the U.S. economy the most vibrant and dynamic in history. When businesses recognize and embrace different perspectives, they are better able to create value, serve customers, support employees, and solve problems. By providing opportunities for everyone, businesses help lift communities and strengthen the health, prosperity, and competitiveness of our nation and our society.
Profile
Lillian Werbin, whose Elderly Instruments won America’s Top Small Business 2023, reflects on the path to success and giving back.
As Senior Corporate Counsel for Microsoft, Barbara Leen shares her unique insight into immigration policy solutions to improve America's complex immigration system.
Feature story
In recognition of Military Spouse Appreciation Month, we had a conversation with Lacey Raymond, Principal in Deloitte Consulting LLP’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice, and co-chair of the U.S. Chamber Foundation's Hiring our Heroes' Military Spouse Employment Advisory Council.
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Our Work
We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a business imperative. Guided by data and informed by conversations with business, government, academic, and civic leaders, the U.S. Chamber’s Equality of Opportunity Initiative (EOI) advances public and private sector solutions to help close opportunity gaps. Focusing on employment, entrepreneurship, education, and criminal justice, the EOI agenda aims to help all people—no matter their race or background—go as far and as high as their talent and hard work will take them.
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Latest Content
As CEO and co-founder of The Urban Grape, Hadley Douglas is creating opportunities for women to thrive in the wine industry.
Hans Edwards, co-owner of Edwards & Hill Furniture, enriches the community through charitable initiatives and mentorship programs.
Two Black Chamber executives reflect on the role of Black business in American history and key issues facing the community today.
The Slone Group (TSG) helps companies design workplaces with welcoming cultures where team members feel respected, valued, and heard.
Lillian Werbin, whose Elderly Instruments won America’s Top Small Business 2023, reflects on the path to success and giving back.
Owners TJ and Hadley Douglas were named America's Top Small Business in 2021 and sit on the Chamber's Small Business Council. The expansion builds on their mission to make the wine industry more accessible.
The Next-Gen internship program strives to inspire the next generation of business leaders. Meet the distinguished 2023 cohort.
The U.S. Chamber's Next-Gen Business Partnership and Urban Alliance hosted a Mixer "Fueling the Next Generation to Succeed", to inspire and equip a diverse group of students with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed as leaders in both the public and private sectors.
As Senior Corporate Counsel for Microsoft, Barbara Leen shares her unique insight into immigration policy solutions to improve America's complex immigration system.
With 1,414 grantees and $8.5 million in grants distributed since 2020, the Coalition to Back Black Businesses continues to support America's Black-owned small businesses through ongoing economic shifts