Join the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Applications are now open to join the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Click on the link below to learn more and apply if you are interested in applying.
Mission of the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee
To bring awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion by empowering our members and community at large.
Vision Statement
To advance equal opportunity in Union County
Work Areas:
1. Increase awareness of diversity among current members
2. Increase the number of under-resourced businesses in the chamber’s membership
3. Increase the number of under-resourced business startups
4. Increase workforce development opportunities for under-resourced populations.
Committee Members
Co-Chair Dr. Melita Mitchell Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Union County Alumnae Chapter
Co-Chair Dr. Sergio Castello Wingate University
David Casper
Union Diversified Industries, Inc
Michael Evola
Michael T. Evola, Notary Public
Thomas Foster
NC Dept. of Commerce, Div. of Workforce Solutions
Yorda Kidane
Digital Tax Advisory, LLC
Dr Maria Lander
Our Future in UNiSON
Linda Little
Union County Public Schools
Chris Rivera
South Piedmont Community College
David Smith
Edward Jones - David E. Smith AAMS® Financial Advisor
Vicki Stathopoulos
Melanie Miller
Union County Community Arts Council
Edward Vassar
Atrium Health
Union County Minority Business Makeover ContestWinner Announcement
The Union County Chamber and the Small Business Center at South Piedmont Community College collaborated to host the Union County Minority Business Makeover Contest. The winner, chosen by an independent selection committee, will receive 50 hours of consulting services for their business, along with advertising and promotional opportunities.
WATCH THE RECORDINGS: Previous Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Presentations