Diversity & Global Business
PAST GC EVENTS HISTORIC CHALLENGES WHAT WE DO DIFFERENTLY
Global Chamber has representation in and across 525 worldwide metros provide a natural demographic of business leaders who come from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East. Our members are capable in growing across borders, and do they are naturally diverse... knowing that a diverse team is essential with successful global business.
Wish to grow globally? You better have a team that is diverse to handle the wide spectrum of what comes next, to navigate different laws, cultures, languages and person difference. Non-diverse teams struggle. It's not a political issue... it's good business to be diverse.
Diversity creates innovation, resilience, flexibility, growth... and SUCCESS.
Members thrive because our virtual and real environments are of the trusted community that enables us to work across borders, boundaries and address educational, economic and social barriers through restorative justice, equity, and inclusion as tangible and significant business benefits.
Global Chamber® appropriately tracks progress by regularly measuring and assessing efforts of our Global Team on bias, cultural competence, and inclusive practices. We have daily events all over the world with topics and speakers who challenge the members and our guest to ensure leadership commitment and buy-in of the Global Chamber's mission.
WE PROBLEM-SOLVE TOUGH GLOBAL ISSUES
Global Chamber® addresses issues of equity by hosting events that are naturally equitable... bringing everyone to the table.
Examples include our Global Diaspora discussions that address the path forward to assist markets negatively impacted from the harms of slavery. We have schedule opportunities on the United State Holiday of JUNETEENTH by uniting business leaders in Africa, North America, South America and the Carribean Islands to encourage doing business together.
The Global Chamber® also leads events for International Women's Day, a set of signature events. In 2023, we held virtual conversation with women discussing their entrepreneurship story, immigration journey, and impacts they wish to achieve. In 2024, our chamber leaders were asked to partake in DREAMWEEK events during the MLK Holiday that addressed compassion and how that relates to equity. For major holidays that address issues of equity, Global Chamber® has made a conscious choice to remain open for business to focus on the heart of these rallying points.
Global Chamber® is the talk of the business community because we show companies how to connect with customers worldwide.
In the past, there were various obstacles and challenges for a business to become international. With the invention of the internet, and now with the new age of AI, inclusion means knowing, respecting and communicating effectively with people that business owners, or their employees are not comfortable or familiar. We teach them through events that reinforce good behaviors and making every member have access as equals. Global Chamber® promotes Inclusion through regional Virtual Global Dining Events - teaching about region world history, food, arts, cultural as an icebreaker for our members who enjoy learning or may be traveling on business to these areas.
Our dining events have lowered the fear of different cultures and increased the success of business travel because through warm connections people become trusted associates, friends and supporters. Through Global Chamber® Metro Meetups, all people are welcomed to introduce themselves, talk about their business and discover business opportunities.
Global Chamber® has continued to ensure women in business feel welcomed at the business table or board table. Through our Women in Leadership Series, women have a peer-to-peer opportunity to connect globally and learn from each other. While diversity is about representation, inclusion ensures that everyone feels valued and has an equal voice.
Global Chamber® creates an environment where all businesses, regardless of their backgrounds, can thrive. We foster a sense of belonging and encourages collaboration.
Global Chamber® addresses Unconscious Bias: Even in diverse settings, unconscious biases persist. These biases can affect decision-making, sharing business opportunities, hiring, promotions, and team dynamics. Global Chamber® provides training events and awareness to mitigate these biases. We go as far to educate to our Young Global Leaders and volunteer interns, Global Chamber® calls Volunterns, to put international trade and business into the proper perspectives of valuing people as we grow state-of-the-art global businesses.
ROLE MODELING THE TRUSTED COMMUNITY
The Global Chamber® has created a 24/7 business community that empowers businesses around the world through free enterprise. We meet the challenges of world markets that may be oppressive, discriminatory in business practices, and may not reflect enable their citizens to be treated as equals. Therefore, Global Chamber® does role model and strengthen global businesses with:
- Leadership Representation: The Global Chamber schedule of events around the world offers a diverse representation at all levels, including leadership opportunities, diverse talent pipelines and ensuring equitable opportunities for business opportunities/advancement. Global Chamber® celebrates Veterans in Business during the Veterans Day holiday. As leaders of great distinction and sacrifice, the Global Chamber® provides visibility to their companies and highlights their service not to be forgotten.
- Market Adaptation: While a company may operate globally, understanding local nuances and cultural differences is essential. The Global Chamber diversity mindset helps businesses navigate these complexities, leading to better relationships and market adaptation.
- Market Expansion: Our understanding of diverse markets is crucial for global businesses. Inclusion helps companies connect with customers worldwide.
- Innovation and Creativity: The Global Chamber® brings our network together in virtual events like the League of Extraordinaires and the League of Non-Profits. Global Chamber® member events showcase diverse business teams who bring varied perspectives to tough global problems. During COVID-19, Global Chamber® had innovative solutions to offer the world market to handle pandemic concerns. This one page drove over 100,000 businesses to connect with our members as global logistic ports froze or were severely delayed.
- External Perception: Global Chamber® members are seen as socially responsible and progressive because we operate over virtual meetings where everyone can visibly see who they are meeting. Global Chamber® attracts customers, partners, and investors for our business members.
Global Chamber® realizes our business model benefits from existing natural diversity of 525 Metros but see our success by being a well-implemented chamber that enhances inclusion, addresses biases, and contributes to long-term success. For Global Chamber®, it's not just about tapping into diversity; it's about leveraging it effectively for growth and innovation.
Global Chamber's succession or Young Global Leaders (YGL) members, with the entire organization greatly benefits because of our unique commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We create opportunities for young professionals under the age of 35 to develop skills and build relationships that will help advance their networks and foster an understanding of thoughtful business practices.
We are always inviting companies to the global table as new members or sponsors.
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