THE NEXT 5
FOR NETWORKING
UNITED STRONG:
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION SUMMIT
Join us Thursday, April 5 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. for the inaugural
United Strong: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit at the Del
Mar College Center for Economic Development, Room 106.
The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce recognizes
that strength comes from diversity and unification. Diverse
perspectives, inclusion and equity are important and necessary
for responsible and representative decision-making, talent devel-
opment and fostering a pro-business climate for the well-being
and vibrant future of Corpus Christi and the South Texas Region.
Summit attendees can expect to be engaged in a necessary,
beginning conversation on diversity, equity and inclusion through-
out a series of sessions with speakers, panels, activities and
networking breaks. Topics of discussion will include: cross cultural
issues; generational differences in the workplace; working with
differently-abled populations; equity and gender inequality; cultur-
al intelligence and why it matters; population shift; and an inclusive
future welcoming new Americans and international talent. A brief-
ing of the demographic and economic contributions of immigrants
in Corpus Christi in 2016 will be provided and successful business
owners who are immigrants will be highlighted.
The summit is in partnership
with Del Mar College Center for
Economic Development. Spon-
sors include Southwest Airlines,
Del Mar Business Development
Center, BBVA Compass Bank,
Texas A&M University-Corpus
Christi, and Dr. Mary Jane Garza.
In 2016, National League of Cit-
ies (NLC) named Corpus Christi
as one of 25 cities for its work
in equity in postsecondary and
workforce. In October 2017, the
City of Corpus Christi adopted
an Education Strategic Plan to
prepare the future workforce.
In September 2017, Corpus
Christi was named as one of
25 communities selected for
a Gateways for Growth (G4G)
Challenge Round II Grant in
partnership with Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi to
welcome New Americans on
behalf of Corpus Christi to de-
velop concrete strategies
to integrate immigrants and
international talent to foster
economic growth.
The United Strong: Diversity,
Equity & Inclusion Summit is the
culmination of the two projects
(NLC & G4G) and the spring-
board to action as the work
begins for the future of growth
in Corpus Christi.
This event is FREE and open
to the public; register online at
unitedcorpuschristichamber.com
by clicking here or contact Dr.
Gilda E. Ramirez at gilda@unit-
edcorpuschristichamber.com or
(361) 881-1800.
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