We want the South Sound to be the best place to do business in Washington State. Racism has no place in this formulation. We can no longer just be against racism, rather we need to take anti-racist action and work toward anti-racist policies. This will be good for our community, good for our economy, and therefore, good for our businesses. It makes sense. 
We, as the Chamber, are taking steps to make sure we live up to this standard so we can better affect others and move our community forward. We know this will be hard work and an ongoing process, but one that will make us better for it. 

An Open Letter from the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber and Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County
 
In response to the gruesome death of George Floyd, we join all local, regional, and national leaders in condemning this unjust taking of a life.
GO TO LETTER

Articles & Resources

The Business Case for Racial Equity 
A Report From the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Inequities hold our society back, and a growing number of leaders in both the public and private sectors recognize that fact. Investors, employers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and others have a stake in creating more equitable communities.

The Pierce County Community Engagement Task Force - Join Today!
This mission is about seeing past our titles, our organizations, our performance targets, our competition, and instead, focus on the stories of our shared customers, our community, and fulfilling a higher promise not to leave anyone behind, or pushed aside.

U.S. Businesses Must Take Meaningful Action Against Racism
It has become clear that without adequate support, minority employees are likely to perceive their environments as more interpersonally and institutionally biased against them. Leaders seeking to create an inclusive environment for everyone must find ways to address these topics. This article offers ideas that organizations can take, from avoiding missteps to taking meaningful action.

The 10 Commitments Companies Must Make to Advance Racial Justice
In the wake of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, many major corporations are tweeting out statements of concern and support for the Black community. That’s a start, but what is needed at this moment is action. This article offers concrete suggestions that companies can do to further the cause of racial equity.

Equality of Opportunity Agenda - U.S. Chamber
The U.S. Chamber developed this initial Equality of Opportunity Agenda to advance private sector solutions and best practices, scale impactful programs, and drive policy action at the federal, state, and local level.