Description

Purpose: To educate and create opportunities within the Chamber of Commerce that supports diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the Lee’s Summit business community by providing resources to benefit and attract businesses. 

Goals: 

-To provide an open forum for discussion and exploration of issues related to diverse and underrepresented businesses (minority business owners (racial/ethnic), women owned businesses, LBGTQ businesses, and veteran owned businesses). 

-To develop strategies for minority and disadvantaged business success through support and promotion in the LS community. 

-To educate and inform the membership about financial opportunities to assist in the growth of the business. 

-To serve as resources to other members seeking avenues to promote their businesses to diverse communities in LS and the region. 

-To grow minority representation in the Chamber and in the LS business community. 

-To establish a network of resources to promote what the group is doing and how they can assist the business community.