In 2012, the Chamber launched the Minority Business Council, but recently change its name to the Diverse Business Council. Although its mission is to foster the growth and competitiveness of minority owned businesses in West Alabama, DBC provides inclusive programming that is beneficial to a diverse workforce. The DBC's objectives are:
The 8th Annual DBC Diversity Summit was August 30th from 8:30 – 11:30 at the Bryant Conference Center. This year’s event Past, Present, Future, was presented by Cadence Bank and The University of Alabama and hosted by The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies. Gold Sponsors included Bryant Bank, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa East, Stillman College, and West Alabama Multiple Listing Service. Breakfast was sponsored by Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports, and the Speaker Sponsor was Buffalo Rock Company/Pepsi-Cola. Click to read more…
Contact:
Carolyn Tubbs
Director of Education Programs
(205) 391-0556 | carolyn@westalabamachamber.com
The Chamber supports minority- and woman-owned businesses and encourages our members to as well. Use our DBC Marketplace to find and support our local minority-owned businesses.
If you would like to add your minority-owned business to our database, fill out the form and check out the other benefits our Diverse Business Council can offer you.