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The Role Of The Business Community In Creating A More Equitable Richmond, Brian Anderson
The Role Of The Business Community In Creating A More Equitable Richmond, Brian Anderson
Richmond Racial Equity Essays: Individual Essays
The author discusses the recommendations of the task force formed by ChamberRVA, the regional Chamber of Commerce for Greater Richmond, following the murder of George Floyd. The task force defined three primary strategic imperatives for the business community, which they believe will create a more equitable Richmond region. They believe the business community needs to: 1) Adopt more equitable policies and processes and make a commitment to embed diversity, equity and inclusion into their organizations. 2) Develop initiatives that elevate students of color to create more pathways to viable careers and economic mobility. 3) Remove barriers in the supplier ecosystem …