Diversity committee

Chamber diversity committee

The diversity committee of the Chamber of Commerce was formed several years ago.  We serve businesses owned by ethnic or racial minorities, women, veterans and disabled persons. We also serve companies seeking to improve their recruitment, retention and development of talented minority employees. We have four strategic goals that guide our activities: 

Professional  Development, Advocacy and Networking  

We will provide resources to businesses which will improve their economic success and strengthen their role in the economy.

 

Community Affairs Recruitment  

We will facilitate more active participation in the affairs of the community for business owners and employees.

 

Supplier Diversity Improvement  

We will provide support to those seeking opportunities to work with state-certified businesses.  We will target businesses, government agencies and non-profits.  We will also help increase the number of businesses that are capable of attaining certification.

 

Diversity Employment and Marketing  

We will provide support to businesses in recruiting, retaining and developing talent.  We will support branding initiatives which establish the Green Bay Area as a welcoming community.  We will also communicate emerging community issues to the Chamber Board.

 

Would you like more information, or are you interested in getting involved?  Please contact Celestine Jeffreys at 920-593-3417 or cjeffreys@titletown.org.

List of current committee members

Alem Asres, NWTC

Lynn Boland, City of Green Bay

Jim Coates, UWGB

Juliet Cole, UWGB

Derius Daniels, Schreiber Foods

Robyn Davis, Freedom House

Gloria Garcza, Girl Scouts

Yolanda Hernandez, YoGrafix

Kathy Hinkfuss, YWCA

Tom Hinz, Community Member

Kimani Jefferson, JAM Holdings

Barbara Jordan, AdvantEDGE Success Coaching

Yasir Lillingston, Schneider National

Toni Loch, Howe Resource Center

Abdul Nur, Green Bay Area Public Schools

Nancy Steffel, ESL--The School That Comes to You

Anna Steinfest, AFF Research

 

Celestine Jeffreys, Staff

Would you like more information? Email here or call Celestine Jeffreys at 920.593.3417.

Financial support for community events and festivals - Click here for an image of how the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce supported Casa ALBA. Pictured (from left): Elvita Erdmann, board president, and Sister Melanie Maczka, co-director.