DE&I in Henderson
The Henderson Chamber of Commerce recognizes that sustained economic growth and a prosperous and vibrant community is inextricably linked to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our educational systems, our business community, and our county at large. To support and grow diversity, equity and inclusion in our community, the Henderson Chamber of Commerce has developed the following mission as a part of its guiding principles:
To recognize and help remove systemic barriers in the workplace and education systems for women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, and people of under-served and under-represented racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Taking Action
In late 2022, the Henderson Chamber sent a staff member, our Education & Workforce Committee Chair, and a member of our Government Affairs Committee to the Kentucky Chamber’s Inaugural Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit. To help ensure that the knowledge and momentum gained there had a home within the Henderson Chamber, D,E& I was added as a core focus of the Education & Workforce Committee.
Celebrating Black History Month
To celebrate Black History Month in 2024, we featured the stories and contributions of several engaged Henderson community members – past and present.
Celebrating Minority-Owned Businesses
Woman of the Day Campaign, March 2023:
Directory of Henderson’s Minority-Owned Businesses
Kentucky Chamber Minority-Owned Business Database
Become a Kentucky Chamber Certified Minority-owned Business
Chamber-sponsored Events Celebrating Minorities in the Community
- Juneteenth
- Día de los Muertos
- Women in Business
Resources for Individuals with Disabilities:
- Elevate
- HART: Hart offers public transportation services in Henderson, including ADA-compliant buses to serve the needs of individuals with disabilities.
- Theratree Pediatric Therapies
- Disability Support Services (DSS) at Henderson Community College
- Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Henderson United Way
