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SCV CHAMBER EXPANDS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION EFFORTS WITH LAUNCH OF BLACK BUSINESS COUNCIL
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of its new Black Business Council which will work to inspire, empower, and promote the economic growth and sustainability of black businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals within the Santa Clarita Valley.
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Longtime resident, Local entrepreneur and Black business owner, Di Thompson, will serve as the inaugural chair of the newly formed Black Business Council. Thompson is an independent Realtor with eXp Realty and a member of the SCV Chamber Board of Directors.
“As the Santa Clarita Valley grows and economically diversifies, it’s important to support the creation and growth of Black businesses to allow for wealth creation and economic empowerment opportunities in a growing facet of our community,” said Thompson. “In just the last several months, we’ve seen more black businesses joining the SCV Chamber and growing their businesses which shows the strength of our Black business community in the SCV.”
The goals of the Black Business Council are to amplify the efforts of Black-owned businesses; provide support, advocacy, awareness, and consultation; eliminate barriers to opportunities; address issues unique to black owned businesses, professionals, and their families; and encourage entrepreneurship, career opportunities and career development, and community engagement.
“For the last 18 months, the SCV Chamber leadership has reached out to individual black-owned businesses and professionals to begin a dialog and establish relationships that laid the foundation for the creation of this new Council,” said Ivan Volschenk, President and CEO of the SCV Chamber. “We are continuing our work to build a more diverse and inclusive business community which represents all businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley.”
Anyone who is interested in joining or finding out more information about the council can email hello@scvchamber.com.
Di Thompson - Chair of SCV Chambers Black Business Council.
If you are interested in joining any of our councils or finding out more please email us at hello@scvchamber.com.
SCV CHAMBER RECEIVES INAUGURAL “BIZZIE” AWARD FROM LA BUSINESS FEDERATION
The SCV Chamber was honored to receive the Business/NonProfit award at BizFed’s inaugural “Business Makes LA County Work” Awards.
The award was in recognition of the advocay work that the Chamber does on behalf of the business community. Assemblywomen Suzette Valladares received the Public official award.
LA County 5th District Supervisor, Kathryn Barger, presents SCV Chamber President/CEO, Ivan Volschenk, with the BizFed “Bizzie” award.
Leadership of BizFed pose with the honorees for the LA County 5th District “Bizzie” awards.
