Chamber Academy: A Better Bottom Line - Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Online registration is now closed, but tickets are still available at the door.

This program is aimed at business and industry professionals and provides a foundation for creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that recognizes the talents of job seekers and employees with disabilities that improve a company's "bottom line."


Disability is part of the life experience.  Approximately 1 in 5 Americans identify as having some kind of disability and 1 in 10 have a severe disability. If you don't experience a disability, it's highly likely that you know personally or interact with people with disabilities every day. This presentation aims to help professionals make these relationships more valuable for a company's "bottom line" and also personally.

Resources and information on local and national programs to assist businesses with hiring, retaining, and promoting individuals with disabilities will be provided. 
 

If you are interested in speaking at a Chamber Academy Lunch: Please fill out and submit a Speaker Application.

If you are interested in Sponsoring this event: please contact Van Sanders at 907.677.7110 or van@anchoragechamber.org, 
and see our Sponsor Information sheet.


What is Chamber Academy?

Chamber Academy is a lunch-time educational seminar is geared towards business owners, entrepreneurs and young professionals. Community experts present on a variety of topics. Subjects may include anything from down-to-earth "how-to's" and "best practices" to more abstract topics like collecting and leveraging data, and exploring what it takes to create an inviting and productive work environment.

The event is held from noon-1:00 PM every second Wednesday of every month. This hour includes time for presentaion, Q&A and discussion at the end. Lunch is provided. Attendance is $10 for members and $20 for non-members.