Resources
The Capital Region Chamber is committed to supporting inclusive economic opportunity throughout our region. For some time, a fairness and business case have been made, showing that businesses and communities that are more diverse and inclusive are typically more innovative, have better employee engagement and experience a competitive advantage in the marketplace. By 2050, the U.S. stands to gain $8 trillion in GDP by closing the nation’s economic gaps. (W.K. Kellogg Foundation).
We have curated the resources on this page to help in your inclusive business journey. Whether your business or organization is just starting, or you are at a more advanced stage of work, we encourage you to utilize the resources and tools below.
Resources, Reports and Tools
Capital Region Chamber DEI Toolkit
Get the 2025 Capital Region Chamber Multicultural Holiday Calendar
Download the Capital Region Chamber DEI Consultant Directory
From Making the Business Case, to Emerging Top Trends
McKinsey & Company on Diversity and Inclusion
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Report
Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter
10 Actionable DEI Steps for 2025
CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion
Terminology and Glossary
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Glossary
Statements, Frameworks and Assessment Tools
Sample Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
25+ Examples of Helpful Diversity Statements
It’s Past Time to Get Strategic About DEI
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Essential Facts
Essential Guide to DEI – A Perspective and Roadmap for Success
Equity in the Center – Building a Race Equity Culture & associated PDF Awake to Woke to Work
Best Practices and other Important Considerations
9 Metrics to Help You Understand DEI
Tips for Creating a More Inclusive Job Description
Five Essential Leadership Competencies of an Effective D&I Practitioner
From Commitments to Action: How CEOs Can Advance Racial Equity in their Regional Economies
Untapped Talent Inclusion Guide
Empathy Is The Most Important Leadership Skill According To Research
Other Resources
Capital Region Employment Alliance Business Resource Event Resources
CapNY Diversity & Inclusion Resources
Dr. Wycoff Resource Library – Racism, Bias, Prejudice, Trauma
65 Resources for Racial and Health Equity
Colors to Success: How to Incorporate DEI Into Your Workforce (1 hour video/webinar)
