Purpose To act as an advisor and catalyst to the Charlotte Chamber’s leadership on matters of diversity and inclusion; To positively impact decisions by bringing added/diverse perspective – act as an internal consultant on matters of diversity and inclusion in business

Definition of Diversity Diversity as defined by the Diversity Advisory Cabinet is race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, geography, sexual orientation, age, ability, beliefs and business size/type

The Diversity Advisory Cabinet IS NOT: An opposition group Focused on social aspects of diversity/inclusion A public forum

DAC Steering Committee Mary Tribble - Tribble Creative Group – Co Chair Vince Berkeley - Compass Group – Co Chair Tim Belk, Belk Department Stores – Charlotte Chamber, First Vice Chair, Charlotte Chamber Board of Directors Brenda Anderson – Galilee Agency, Strategic Partnership Chair; Charlotte Chamber Executive Committee Astrid Chirinos - Diverso Global Strategies, Charlotte Chamber Board of Directors Blair Stanford - Staff Keva Walton - Staff

Diversity Advisory Cabinet Stakeholders Establish a diverse cabinet of key Charlotte Chamber stakeholders to assist in developing and executing key diversity and inclusion strategies: Charlotte Business Organizations Carolinas Asian Chamber of Commerce Charlotte Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce Charlotte Business Guild French American Chamber of Commerce German American Chamber of Commerce Latin American Chamber of Commerce Charlotte Chamber Chapter Representation Airport NorthWest Ballantyne SouthPark Center City University East Charlotte Chamber Council Representation Charlotte Chamber Black Professional Network (BPN) Information Technology Council (ITC) Charlotte Chamber Diversity Business Council (DBC) Creative Industries Council Charlotte Chamber “Engage” (Young Professionals) Health Service Council Manufacturer’s Council Large Employer Member Representation

Charlotte Chamber Diversity Advisory Cabinet Preliminary Recommendations Role of the Charlotte Chamber Remain focused on Economic Development Foster business development in all parts of the city Workforce Development Economic diversity (business size/type) Build the business case for diversity Be a role model for the business community in diversity and inclusion Establish mentoring relationship Media engagement/awareness building Leadership Sale/marketing Practice Inclusion at the Charlotte Chamber Engage diverse groups in chamber functions Diverse staff

Charlotte Chamber Diversity Advisory Cabinet Preliminary Recommendations Possible Actions Remain focused on Economic Development Economic incentives for developers Entrepreneurial development Recruit more international business Workforce Development Convene and Connect Be a clearinghouse for best practices Connect different groups regularly, be the convener Engage ethnic/international communities in assisting small and minority businesses Take Crossroads Charlotte to the Chapters…involve members Tell our story Establish/expand branding budget Network with the media

Next Steps Work with Crossroads Charlotte organization to identify a specific Crossroads Charlotte project consistent with preliminary recommendations Engage the Expanded DAC in refining recommendations Other action steps: Establish a diversity award-Chamber Innovation Awards Develop and implement member value driven supplier diversity strategy Added detail at September ’08 Advance Continue to refine Strategic Outcomes

Diversity is Part of the Chambers fabric, how it plans, acts, and operates…not just programs it provides What will success look like? A vibrant local economy where diverse businesses and business owners are an integral part of creating economic growth and opportunity.