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Today, we honor Juneteenth. Just like the ever-evolving nature of the work, the ACCE Foundation DEI Resource Guide will also continue to evolve. Here’s a look at the newest tools: bit.ly/DEIResourceUpd…

This fall, Brookings Metro and the Center for Economic Inclusion will launch the Growth Intermediary Practitioner Network. It comes with a significant local commitment and a $100,000 stipend. More info: bit.ly/3p4Lmgv #ChamberStrong

ACCE Foundation spent time last week with public health and business folks. Thanks to @deBeaumontFndtn for the opportunity to support the IMPACT in Public Health program. debeaumont.org/businesspublic…

Here are the latest opportunities for chambers, chamber foundations and community partners for funding from government sources and the philanthropic sector: bit.ly/3B1mfO5 #chamberstrong #grants #fundingopportunity

Join fellow chamber professionals in an interactive training to gain a foundation in skills-based hiring. This six-session series starts May 18. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/SkillsBasedHir…

Nearly five million – that’s the gap between open jobs and workers to fill them in the United States. As chambers tackle workforce challenges in their communities, smart justice initiatives are helping close that gap. See our newest case studies: bit.ly/ChamberSmartJu…

Smart justice means smart business. ACCE Foundation is proud to partner with @thejusttrust to provide the educational tools, resources & technical support to help chambers transform communities. Learn more about assistance and funding from The Just Trust: thejusttrust.org/funding

The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Foundation selected 18 chamber professionals from communities throughout the United States to participate in a fellowship program on economic mobility. Congrats to this great group: bit.ly/2023ACCEFellow…

Nearly 80 million Americans have a criminal record. And for companies in a tight labor market, finding untapped talent is necessary to fill jobs. Chambers can help bridge that gap between members with second-chance hiring initiatives. #SecondChanceMonth bit.ly/ACCESecondChan…

April is Second Chance Month, an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of helping formerly incarcerated people reenter society. Learn how to get talent back to work in a webinar tomorrow! Hear about free resources and tools to get people back to work: pathlms.com/acce/webinars/…

Join fellow chamber professionals in an interactive training to gain a foundation in skills-based hiring, a talent recruitment strategy where companies identify skills needed to fill open positions and reduce bias. Register here: pathlms.com/acce/webinars/…

Eleven chambers have been selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Foundation to participate in an Economic Mobility for Rural Workers Cohort: bit.ly/ACCERuralCohor…

Chambers of commerce play an important role in local economic development. Here are some takeaways from the recent IEDC Leadership Summit for any chamber professional thinking about community impact in 2023. bit.ly/3JxEJeg

Applications are now open for ACCEF's Fellowship for Economic Mobility. The fellowship is designed to help chambers improve workforce ecosystems and remove barriers to accessing living wage jobs. Applications are due 3/31. More info: bit.ly/3J1dTuy

The first Chamber Executive Magazine of 2023 is live! This issue covers financial best practices, awards, chamber resolutions and a roundup of Black History Month celebrations. Visit magazine.acce.org to see the full edition!

Do you know a rural or rural-serving chamber of commerce interested in helping low-income learners gain the right skills for job success? Encourage a chamber to apply today for this opportunity! Applications are due Feb. 10. bit.ly/3X83y3R @ACCEHQ

Have a success story, great idea, or proven strategy you'd like to share? Interested in inspiring other chamber pros? Propose a session for ACCE's Annual Convention, July 31-Aug 3 in Salt Lake City. Submit your idea here by February 3: bit.ly/ACCE23RFP #ChamberStrong

ACCE Foundation is creating an Economic Mobility for Rural Workers Cohort. We will select 10 - 12 rural and/or rural-serving chambers who are ready to implement a specific model that helps place low-income, rural learners in good-paying jobs. Learn more: secure.acce.org/pages/foundati…

Emma Dorn, senior knowledge expert at McKinsey & Company, will discuss the pandemic's impact on learning and student performance and what chambers can do to ensure equitable recovery. Register today: pathlms.com/acce/webinars/…

This week’s blog post includes #ChamberStrong initiatives focused on advocating regional priorities, addressing workforce challenges and boosting child care capacity. Read more: bit.ly/ACCERoundup129…