with
POWER
comes
RESPONSIBILITY
Y T I Y L T I A N U U Q T E R N O I By Larisa Mitchell Scott, with contributions from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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“We call on all business leaders to join us in creating equality in opportunity for all Americans.”
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Suzanne Clark, President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
As a renewed call for progress and change captivates
the nation, the Newnan-Coweta Chamber readies itself
employment, entrepreneurship, and criminal justice.
for action alongside the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as part of a national initiative to address inequality of
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opportunity in the business community.
been and will remain, to advocate for all of our members and the business community in building and sustaining a diverse and
June 25th town hall meeting hosted by
prosperous economy. To fulfill our mission,
the U.S. Chamber of Commerce brought
we must work to create a safe environment
business and community leaders together
where all of our citizens can live and work
to identify and discuss concrete actions that
without fear and discrimination. Injustice and
can be taken by the government and private
prosperity are incompatible. The Chamber
sector in support of closing the gap for Blacks
will give voice to economic inequity and
and people of color. As a result, the Chamber
promote access to opportunities that uplift
is outlining a plan to facilitate business
people of all backgrounds across our region.”
and
says
industry
dialogues
to
advance
the
initiative locally on the topics of education,
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“The Newnan-Coweta Chamber’s mission has
Candace
Boothby,
Newnan
Coweta
Chamber President and CEO.
Summer / Fall 2020
