Detroit City Wire

In today's business landscape, economic equity is becoming a key factor for competitive advantage. Companies that focus on equity and inclusion are often better equipped to drive growth and innovation, leading to long-term success.

The Detroit Regional Chamber has launched "A Business Case for Equity" series to highlight this necessity. This initiative includes regional business leaders who discuss workplace equity, sharing best practices and strategies that have proven effective in their organizations. By providing real-life examples from successful employers, the series aims to initiate meaningful conversations and offer actionable insights for businesses of various sizes.

Matt Elliott, the Immediate Past Chair of the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Board of Directors, is featured in the fifth installment of the series. Elliott discusses how economic equity and inclusion benefit businesses by attracting and retaining talent while positively impacting the surrounding community. He emphasizes the importance for leaders to embrace vulnerability and take deliberate steps towards creating an inclusive workplace environment.