"It is easy to see that the Chamber is an organization that is run by passionate community members."

— Taylor Flanders, Davis & Towle Insurance Group

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

Our Mission

The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce develops economic opportunities, strengthens the business climate and enhances the quality of life for all in the Capital Region.

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.

DEI Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) task force is dedicated to researching and strategizing ways to support the Chamber’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

Staff Liaison, Bryanna Marceau

bmarceau@concordnhchamber.com

NH Songa

We were honored to partner with NH Songa for their inaugural Moving Together conference in November 2023. This event 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!

Join us

Chamber membership supports advocacy efforts, workforce development, and beautifies New Hampshire’s Capital City. Make an impact on your community by joining today.