Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Union County Minority Business Makeover Contest Winner 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.
Mission of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee
To bring awareness of diversity 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
David Smith
Edward Jones – David E. Smith
Pedro Blancas
Larry S Helms & Associates Insurance Services
Dr. Sergio Castello
Wingate University
Bill Durham
Wingate University
Thomas Foster
NC Dept. of Commerce, Div. of Workforce Solutions
Yorda Kidane
Digital Tax Advisory, LLC
Linda Little
Union County Public Schools
Tikola McCree
Union County Association of Realtors
Melanie Miller
Union County Community Arts Council
Sarah Rynne
Whitley Mortgage Associates, Inc.
John Tillman
Union Academy
Robinson Urbina
Robinson's Splendor Cleaning Services, LLC
Edward Vassar
Atrium Health
WATCH THE RECORDINGS:
Previous Diversity & Inclusion Presentations
Join the Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The Committee is currently full. If you are interested in being added to a waitlist, you can click below and complete the application. Wait list members will be notified when an opening becomes available.
