Jun 21 2020

We Are Lincoln Pledge

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As an organization, the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, members of our board of directors and our staff believe there is no room for discrimination of any kind in the workplace.  Today, we invite you to join us in our pledge to use our influential voices to ensure our workplaces demand fair treatment, resources, opportunities and advancement for all. 

Now is the time to initiate change in our community by first evaluating the diversity, inclusion and equity policies and programs within our own businesses.

Tough conversations are happening both publicly and in private, and that is a good thing. Business leaders play a vital, thoughtful role in initiating platforms for these conversations to take place and implementing a course of action in response. In order to ensure our diverse city is appropriately represented in our businesses, we must commit to reevaluating and refocusing our equity and inclusion policies, programs and resources. 

The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce has launched the “We Are Lincoln” Pledge to unite the voices and inclusion efforts of business leaders in our community. By taking this pledge of responsibility and accountability, businesses are publicly voicing their support and dedication to a heightened focus on inclusion.  We know our voices can be used for good, to enact change and move forward as a united community, serving all our citizens and providing opportunities for everyone to thrive in Lincoln. 

The difficult, honest conversations will continue, and it is important that we hold each other accountable for creating positive changes within our workplaces. Join the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce in our pledge of commitment, action and accountability and together we will lead the way to a better, more inclusive tomorrow.  

We can and we will do better with everyone united in support of this powerful, necessary initiative for change.