Florence Chamber Participates in the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives ACCELERATE Conference

Les Echols, Director of Community and Minority Enterprise for the Greater Florence Chamber, participated in the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives ACCELERATE Conference in Indianapolis last week.

Les was part of a team of speakers that talked about diversity, equity and inclusion and how it can be embedded in everything chambers do. The program was modeled after TED Talks, with rapid-fire presentations meant to inspire attendees to consider what’s possible at other chambers of commerce across the country.

Les also shared the ups and downs of how to build trust and accountability for DEI to take root within the business community.