The Business of Diversity
Diversity is America’s strength, spurring the innovation and creativity that have made the U.S. economy the most vibrant and dynamic in history. When businesses recognize and embrace different perspectives, they are better able to create value, serve customers, support employees, and solve problems. By providing opportunities for everyone, businesses help lift communities and strengthen the health, prosperity, and competitiveness of our nation and our society.
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This was a big year for Women Taking the Lead, and as I look back at 2022, I’m excited about our growth, grateful for your support, and energized about the opportunities ahead in the new year.
Women Taking the Lead highlights female leaders in the business community. In December, we highlight the importance of women in business and trade in a conversation with Penny Naas, President for International Public Affairs and Sustainability for UPS.
2022 was truly a year of women taking the lead, and this year’s successes are just the beginning. In the final days of the year, it is worth taking the time to reflect on accomplishments, accolades, and many, many, firsts.
Next-Gen Scholars Program strives to inspire the next generation of business leaders.
This Statement for the Record was filed with the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, for the hearing entitled, "Hearing on “Fairness in Financial Services: Racism and Discrimination in Banking."
Each month Women Taking the Lead highlights a female leader within the U.S. Chamber membership to showcase how women are currently leading in all areas of the business community. In honor of National Women’s Small Business month in October, we are highlighting Rosa Whitaker, President and CEO of the Whitaker Group.
Disparities in infrastructure have cost too many communities valuable resources, time, effort, and money, leading to fewer opportunities for economic growth. The Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act can transform these underserved communities and improve quality of life for all people.
In September, we are highlighting Hispanic Heritage month in a conversation with Kathleen Coulombe, Vice President of Retirement Security & Principal Deputy Federal Relations, American Council of Life Insurers, and Women in Government Relations (WGR) President.
They constantly seek out ways to perform tasks others take for granted, and their outside-the-box style of thinking is essential to improving and elevating our work.
My strategic communications and production company Change for Balance makes hiring people with disabilities a priority—and our sauce is championing disability.
