The Morris County Chamber of Commerce extends its heartfelt sympathy to the family of George Floyd and the black community. We condemn discrimination and injustice in all its forms. With this crisis there is an opportunity to make our communities and businesses even stronger by listening to each other and striving to serve each other better. We recall President Lincoln’s timeless words that all are created equal in this nation that was conceived in liberty. These aspirations are realized through our character and our actions, as individuals and as a community organization.
As a voice of the business community and convener, the Morris Chamber recognizes that we must be intentional about seeking the input and engagement of diverse groups throughout the county, creating a welcoming environment for members regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation or ability. As a member of the national Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, the Morris Chamber is in regular communication with chambers across the country about ways business associations can address racial bias. We look forward to the ACCE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division’s release of best practices for the workforce, workplace and marketplace.
We are proud of our members for the implementation of their own DEI programs in their companies and grateful to be an association whose members are courageous and encourage programming to discuss challenging issues, encourage constructive dialogue and have important conversations. As part of our Diversity and Inclusion initiative, forums will be developed to encourage constructive dialogue with the minority owned businesses in our community.
The Morris Chamber endeavors to cultivate a trusting environment where people feel safe and empowered to share ideas and grow their business and is intentional in its aspiration to be truly inclusive. I am proud of the welcoming nature of the association. Morris County is truly a community of caring and is a shining example of solutions-oriented approach to issues that affect our communitites. The Morris County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation look forward, with you our members, to continue to work to build and support an economy that benefits all members of the community.
Meghan M. Hunscher
President & CEO
