Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Join the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Applications are now open to join the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
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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

Dr. Melita Mitchell headshot

Co-Chair 
Dr. Melita Mitchell
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Union County Alumnae Chapter

Sergio-Castello Headshot

Co-Chair
Dr. Sergio Castello
Wingate University

David Casper Headshot

David Casper

Union Diversified Industries, Inc

Michael Evola Headshot

Michael Evola

Michael T. Evola, Notary Public

Thomas Foster headshot

Thomas Foster

NC Dept. of Commerce, Div. of Workforce Solutions

Chrissy Henderson Headshot

Chrissy Henderson

C. Lynn Management Services

Yorda Kidane headshot

Yorda Kidane

Digital Tax Advisory, LLC

Dr. Maria Lander Headshot

Dr Maria Lander

Our Future in UNiSON

Linda Little headshot

Linda Little

Union County Public Schools

Chris Rivera Headshot

Chris Rivera

South Piedmont Community College

David Smith headshot

David Smith

Edward Jones - David E. Smith AAMS® Financial Advisor

Vicki Stathopoulos

Melanie Miller headshot

Melanie Miller

Union County Community Arts Council

Eddie Vassar Headshot

Edward Vassar

Atrium Health

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.