Recently, the Chattanooga Chamber’s Vice President of Diversity and Inclusive Growth sat down with HR Daily Advisor to talk about his approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work and his own personal DEI journey. Steedley brings with him a wealth of experience and says that successful DEI work is mostly about relationship building. There is no quick fix. Instead, there are many things that all must be addressed together.
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During November’s Apprenticeship Week – which formally launched a remarkable new program called Apprenticeship Works – one local woman from Unum who participated and graduated from its company’s apprenticeship program declared to a crowd of Chattanooga’s business leaders, elected officials, and…
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The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting, sponsored by Chattanooga Gas, celebrated the community's achievements from the past fiscal year. Charles Wood, President and CEO of the Chattanooga Chamber, kicked off the event by acknowledging the dedication of volunteers,…
In today’s rapidly changing world, it is crucial to a community’s prosperity to have a diverse industry base. As a result, some communities are reevaluating their traditional economic development models and shifting away from the industry that has defined them…
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