Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is dedicated to strengthening the communities of the Mahoning Valley's minority-, women-, veteran- and disability-owned businesses.

We are committed to making Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion a priority for our region’s business community. By recognizing and utilizing our differences, we strive to create unrestricted, inclusive, and equitable access to economic opportunities for all of our businesses. It is important that we value each business’s qualities, and we are dedicated to building networks of opportunities that provide diverse businesses with available resources and support.

We will promote inclusive growth through our practices, policies, membership services, and community engagement as we support our members and partners throughout the region. As part of our commitment to diversity, we seek to build an inclusive workforce and membership that reflects the diversified communities we serve. We are committed to ensuring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across all levels of the organization, making sure we’re reaching the cultural spectrum for all positions, including our Board of Directors.

Quicklinks

Take the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Survey!

Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, Veteran-Owned and Disability-Owned Member Directory

How To Do Business With Anthem

Small Business Resource Guide

We present the following Small Business Resource Guide as a starting point to help entrepreneurs, startups and existing businesses with navigating through the myriad of resources available in our local area. Service providers listed within this guide are dedicated to ensuring businesses have the resources needed to become sustainable and build our local economy.

DEI Advisory Committee

Renee Ligon
Director of Partnerships and Engagement
Team NEO

Michael Shrock
Senior Vice President and Human Resource Manager
Huntington National Bank

Terrell Washington
Owner & Operator
H. L. W Fast track inc.

Vern Richberg
Regional Director
Youngstown Minority Business Assistance Center

Sabrina Jones
Superintendent
Academy for Urban Solutions

Tyler Williams
Managing Partner
Twin Realty and Leasing LLC

Troy Rhoades
Manager of External Affairs
First Energy

Kareem Maine
Plant Director
Ultium Cells

Alexa Sweeney Blackann
Consultant
#1 Cochran