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Creating an Inclusive Culture

Valuing Community & Connection

We envision a community that is vibrant, welcoming, and resilient—a place where everyone can live, learn, work, and play. We believe that for our region to reach its full potential, every individual and business must feel included and empowered to contribute.

At the West Coast Chamber, we celebrate diversity of age, race, ability, background, and gender and foster a culture of inclusivity. Every business and every member belongs here, and every voice matters. Our Chamber thrives on the collaborative spirit, positive energy, and forward-thinking mindset of our members. When you join, you become part of something bigger—a collective of businesses working together to make our community stronger.

Through our shared efforts, we’ve created a unique space for businesses that value community and connection. We invite business and community leaders, our members, and every resident to engage in open conversations, deepen mutual understanding, and take purposeful actions that promote a more inclusive community and economy. By working together, we can transform our vision into reality, making our region a place where everyone thrives.

Signature Annual Inclusivity Event

Forward Together
October 2025

Additional details coming soon.

Other Events

For other engaging events and opportunities, see our Program Calendar.

Inclusivity Resources

Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

Founded in 1999, the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) promotes unity, justice, equal opportunity, ethnic awareness, cross-cultural understanding and an appreciation for diversity.

Lakeshore Disability Network

Each year Lakeshore Disability Networks helps over 1,500 people with disabilities. They serve people with any kind of disability, including some that may be “invisible,” such as learning disorders.

Latin Americans United for Progress

The Latin Americans United For Progress (LAUP), founded in 1964, empowers Latinos to participate in creating a better community for all through advocacy, education and celebration.

Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council

Founded in 1977, the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) certifies minority businesses, develops their capacity and facilitates inclusive procurement opportunities.

Out on the Lakeshore

Out on the Lakeshore provides a community center for the LGBTQ+ community to provide programming, resources, support, and education to LGBTQ+ people and allies.

The Great Lakes Women’s Business Council

The Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, a nonprofit champion for women and minority businesses, provides access to capital, certification for women-owned businesses, corporate contracting opportunities and small business educational support.

US Chamber of Commerce

Guided by data and informed by conversations with business, government, academic and civic leaders, the U.S. Chamber’s Equality of Opportunity Initiative (EOI) advances public and private sector solutions to help close opportunity gaps.

Video Resources

Check out the videos below that were featured at our first annual Forward Together: A Forum on Inclusivity program.

Inclusivity Mission Development Sponsors

Interested in Becoming A Sponsor?

Your support helps drive our work forward. Learn more about becoming an Inclusivity Mission Development Sponsor!

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