Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Of Commerce: Diversity As A Business Model - Supplier Diversity

Myrtle Beach SC

16 August, 2021

1:58 PM

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Press release from Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce: August 16, 2021 Join us in person or virtual for the latest session in our Educated Voices On Leading and Valuing Equity (EVOLVE) series. This is a series of education sessions covering topics on diversity, equity and inclusion. The EVOLVE series is presented by Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council and sponsored by TD Bank. Aug. 31 • 9-10:30 a.m. MBACC Boardroom 1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach In Person or Virtual As the importance of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion continue to grow within the business community the questions of "Why?" and "How?" are asked very often. Diversity as a business model is the answer to both questions. Join the conversation as we discuss why DEI is good for business and how to implement key strategic initiatives specifically, supplier diversity. We will explore the principles of supplier diversity and their impact on your business. Erika L. White is a diversity equity and inclusion leader who currently serves as the first head of diversity equity and inclusion for Pennoni Associates, a national civil engineering firm headquartered in Philadelphia. Register Here For virtual attendees, Zoom instructions will be sent upon registration. Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Coastal Carolina University to send a bus to the BMW Supplier Diversity Conference in Greenville, South Carolina. The Sept. 2 conference, one of the largest supplier diversity events in the nation, is an opportunity for women-, minority- and veteran-owned businesses to participate in a day of professional development and to network with BMW's Tier 1 suppliers. Register Here This press release was produced by Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.