Credit: Georgia Chamber

On Wednesday, November 13, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit. The summit took place at the Georgia International Convention Center, with more than 250 people in attendance. Complete Contract Consulting, Fiserv and Georgia Power served as Presenting Sponsors for the Summit.   

The Georgia Chamber Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit is an annual event and the leading conversation on DE&I work within the Georgia business community. 

Some of the highlights of the 2024 DE&I Summit included a keynote presentation from Jay Bailey, President & CEO of the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs and the world-renowned researcher Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor Director, Atmospheric Sciences Program, University of Georgia who led a fireside chat Disproportionate Impacts of Weather on Communities.     

Mishaune Sawyer, Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, East Region, JE Dunn Construction and Chair of the Georgia Chamber Diversity and Inclusion Council said:  

“The 2024 Georgia Chamber Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit was truly inspiring. The focus on making communities stronger together could not be more crucial right now. It is incredibly fulfilling to chair the DEI Council and to contribute to such meaningful work.  Thank you to Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark, Georgia Chamber Vice President of Talent Management and Diversity Tasha Allen, and the entire Georgia Chamber team who put this wonderful event together.”   

Tasha Allen, Vice President of Talent Management and Diversity of the Georgia Chamber said:  

“Creating a Georgia business community that truly values diversity, equity, and inclusion is fully integrated into the mission of the Georgia Chamber. At our 2024 DE&I Summit, we took an important step to meeting that goal. Through a wide range of discussions focusing on supporting minority-owned businesses, embracing second chance hiring, creating spaces for individuals with disabilities, breaking down barriers to healthcare, and how to have resilient communities, we forged pathways that empower everyone in our community. The Georgia Chamber looks forward to continuing this successful partnership as we commit to the work ahead.” `