External Inclusion Efforts

Our goal is to increase the interaction between minority businesses and major corporations, increase corporate purchasing opportunities for minority businesses, facilitate a strong commitment to local purchasing and foster an environment of collaboration, In the South Metro Denver area. Our first step will be the creation of a central database and to develop a process of alignment to link small businesses with corporations. In addition, there is an ongoing process to educate business to meet the needs of corporations

Key program components
• Outreach to minority and diverse suppliers through on-line resources.
• Internal marketing campaign promoting the use of small, minority and diverse suppliers.

Education

We will provide assistance with skills and capacity development for inclusion in business development initiatives.

Cross-Cultural Partnerships

To develop and encourage business relationships between the SMDCC and minority sponsored chambers/organizations we will begin to create cross-cultural partnerships by contacting minority sponsored chambers and business organizations across the state of Colorado. Our goal is to build relationships that are mutually beneficial, by hosting co-branded events. Plans are underway to organize unified business events that incorporate all of the Chambers and to lay the groundwork to communicate opportunities for involvement both internally and externally. Diversity Photo

Diversity and Inclusion Survey

In an effort to focus on key demographics of the South Metro Denver corridor we are creating a survey to Identify the level of existing diversity within the Chamber’s current membership and surrounding areas.

The on-line survey will be a convenient way for current and potential members to give the committee guidance when we put together need based programs and initiatives.

Resources for Minority/Women Owned Businesses

Learn about Chamber Events including Diversity Committe Events

For more information on the South Metro Chamber Diversity Committee contact Kevin Wong at kwong@bestchamber.com or 303 795-0142.


	South Metro Chamber Diversity Committee External Inclusion Efforts Our goal is to increase the interaction between minority businesses and major corporations, increase corporate purchasing opportunities for minority businesses, facilitate a strong commitment to local purchasing and foster an environment of collaboration, In the South Metro Denver area. Our first step will be the creation of a central database and to develop a process of alignment to link small businesses with corporations. In addition, there is an ongoing process to educate business to meet the needs of corporations Key program components • Outreach to minority and diverse suppliers through on-line resources. • Internal marketing campaign promoting the use of small, minority and diverse suppliers. Education We will provide assistance with skills and capacity development for inclusion in business development initiatives. Cross-Cultural Partnerships To develop and encourage business relationships between the SMDCC and minority sponsored chambers/organizations we will begin to create cross-cultural partnerships by contacting minority sponsored chambers and business organizations across the state of Colorado. Our goal is to build relationships that are mutually beneficial, by hosting co-branded events. Plans are underway to organize unified business events that incorporate all of the Chambers and to lay the groundwork to communicate opportunities for involvement both internally and externally. Diversity and Inclusion Survey In an effort to focus on key demographics of the South Metro Denver corridor we are creating a survey to Identify the level of existing diversity within the Chamber’s current membership and surrounding areas. The on-line survey will be a convenient way for current and potential members to give the committee guidance when we put together need based programs and initiatives. Resources for Minority/Women Owned Businesses Learn about Chamber Events including Diversity Committe Events For more information on the South Metro Chamber Diversity Committee contact Kevin Wong at kwong@bestchamber.com or 303 795-0142.