Key Messages That Are Making The DE&I Difference

Charleston SC

10 April, 2022

3:25 AM

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Press release from the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce: April 7, 2022 The Chamber's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference began with a goal to bring valuable conversations to the forefront and has since expanded to taking actionable steps towards creating impactful solutions in our region. This year, at the third-annual DE&I Conference, sponsored by Roper St. Francis Healthcare, the team ramped it up a bit. Not only did they look for talented speakers with incredible stories, they also challenged themselves to push boundaries and bring a broader perspective and a more transparent view to a room full of diverse individuals who view this Conference through two main lenses. One, they want to better understand the perspectives of others and be an ally for those that don't feel seen or heard, which will in turn make for a great leader. Or, they are the individuals that don't feel seen or heard and needed validation that their power is immense and that they can do absolutely anything they set their mind to. The beautiful thing about this Conference is that these two groups of people were in the same room, helping each other find what they are looking for, while also sharing a sincere value in mutual prosperity and creating an equitable community (which so happens to be the theme at this year's conference). That, alone, is powerful – what's even better is that the room was filled with four times the amount of people that were at the first DE&I Conference in 2020, filling the Charleston Marriott ballroom with over 400 people. This press release was produced by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.