"It is easy to see that the Chamber is an organization that is run by passionate community members."
— Taylor Flanders, Davis & Towle Insurance Group
Inclusion in Action
Welcome to the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s “Inclusion in Action” initiative. Here, you’ll find information about our committee’s work, resources like workplace inclusivity workshops, events that celebrate multicultural connections, and more.
Inclusion in Action Committee
This task force is dedicated to researching and strategizing ways to support the Chamber’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Staff Liaison, Bryanna Marceau
Photo: Mural by Jozimar Matimano
Workplace Inclusivity Workshops
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce partnered with NH Listens to present a three-part learning series designed to enhance workplace dynamics. Each session focused on a distinct theme—personal and social identity, navigating tough conversations, and sustaining inclusive practices. Participants gained valuable insights into how identity impacts leadership, developed skills to manage complex discussions, and learned strategies to foster a resilient and inclusive workplace culture. This series of events was generously sponsored by Unitil.
Encuentro Latino-Latinx
We partnered with Rafael Calderon of CHW4EVER to hold our first Encuentro Latino-Latinx (Latino-Latinx Meet) event. The open house welcomed Latino-Latinx businesses and shared information about how the Chamber supports entrepreneurs.
DEI Statement
The strength of our community relies on having on a safe and welcoming environment for all. At the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, we believe that embracing diversity, setting an example of inclusion, and promoting equity are essential to fulfilling our mission of developing economic opportunities, strengthening the business climate, and enhancing the quality of life in the Capital Region.
We recognize that achieving true diversity, equity, and inclusion requires continuous effort, learning, and growth. We are dedicated to this ongoing journey and invite our members, partners, and the community to join us in creating a more just and inclusive society for all.
Diversity:
We celebrate contributions from all members of our community—including individuals of all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, religions, and more. We recognize that this diverse input benefits us all, and we seek to eliminate discrimination in all of its forms.
Inclusion:
We believe that a diverse team of individuals will strengthen our organization, and are essential to fulfilling our mission. We will actively work to create an environment where all perspectives are embraced, included in our leadership teams, and integrated into our organization’s decision-making processes.
Equity:
We strive to continuously improve accessibility of our programs, initiatives, networks, and resources for underserved members of the Greater Concord business community. We will also support other area organizations that excel at meeting the needs of community members that we have not reached yet.
Land Acknowledgement
Welcome to Penacook, which translates to “the place of the falling rocks,” now called Concord, New Hampshire. The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce occupies the traditional lands of the Abenaki, Penacook, and Wabanaki peoples. We honor their enduring connection to this place, and extend our gratitude for their stewardship of this land. We believe that Native American communities across New Hampshire are an essential piece of our heritage, and their diverse cultures strengthen our communities.
NH Songa
We have been honored to partner with NH Songa for their annual Moving Together conference in November. The inaugural event in 2023 was honored as the best event for raising diverse voices by New Hampshire Business Review’s Best of Business (BoB) Awards.
Welcoming Week
We’re proud to collaborate with the Concord Multicultural Festival for an annual promotion of a welcoming community. Local businesses and organizations are invited to join the celebration!
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