WKC Diversity Business Council

Dates of Operation: Year-round

Wyoming Kentwood Chamber’s  Diversity Council

Implementing this program will help the diversity, equity, and inclusion within the businesses in our area.  Wyoming and Kentwood are the largest two neighboring communities to Grand Rapid.  With a combined community of 130K residents (Population: Wyoming = 75K and Kentwood = 55K) these two communities alone represent one of the most diversely represented communities with 40%, or 52k, people of color living and ultimately working in and around our local communities. This large segment of our local community has large implications on our entire community and is an asset we have an opportunity to assist talent shortages, new business initiatives, and growth opportunities.
 
Also as part of our team, you will be working with key stakeholders to uncover and target actionable items that the council uncovers as having the most impact while remaining actionable items throughout our local business communities.
 
Being part of this advisory council will place you at the center of discussion as we look to uncover issues and concerns for those in the BIPOC communities of Wyoming, Kentwood and surrounding south Kent County suburban areas.

Please let us know if you are interested in being involved with this counsel and/or being on the listing of connections that receive information about it.

Mark your calendars for attendance at Diversity Business Council meetings:

– February 8th
– May 10th
– August 9th
– November 8th

3:30-5:00pm at WKTV 5261 Clyde Park SW Wyoming, MI 49509
Quarterly, starting 2nd Wednesday in February

Training & Development Meetings for members of the council, business & community leaders:
(Topics to be announced for each date)

– March 8th
– June 14th
– September 13th
– December 13th

3:30-5:00pm at WKTV 5261 Clyde Park SW Wyoming, MI 49509
Quarterly, starting 2nd Wednesday in February