National Initiative Addresses Inequality And Opportunity

ROUND ROCK, TX —In an effort to address inequality and opportunity, the Round Rock Chamber is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on a national initiative and will participate in a national town hall event scheduled on Thursday, June 25. The town hall brings business and community leaders together to discuss actions to be taken by government and the private sector to address the inequality in education, employment, entrepreneurship, and criminal justice reform. The Round Rock Chamber will host local and industry discussions to advance the conversation in the months ahead.

“We have added our voice to this initiative because we believe now is an opportunity for businesses to lead,” said Round Rock Chamber President and CEO Jason Ball. “Now is the right time to value diversity and inclusion, and to push back against the currents of institutionalized racism that persist. While there are innumerable facets of these systems that Chambers are not well equipped to address, there are many that are economic and business related where we can make a difference. This is where we will engage most effectively.”

The national initiative along with endeavors by the Round Rock Chamber support public policies and workforce recruitment efforts that foster diversity and inclusion in the community. To learn more, click HERE.