
West Virginia: Welcoming & Accepting of All
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce speaks for business. Our members consistently tell us that they value a diverse and inclusive workplace,
and that those policies lead to better outcomes for their business and employees. In support of these values, the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
is launching a "West Virginia: Welcoming and Accepting" campaign. We are asking our members to sign onto this commitment, and we will be sharing this
message with the newly-elected Legislature to showcase the business case for diversity and inclusion. Below is a brief statement that represents the
views of the members of the West Virginia Chamber of this issue. If you would like to add your company's name to this list, please e-mail Sarah
Thomas at sthomas@wvchamber.com
Our Statement
The business case for diversity and inclusion is real. Diversity in the workplace is beneficial. People with different backgrounds bring different
perspectives and create a more robust, stimulating, and vibrant environment from which everyone can learn and grow. In turn, the expanded base of knowledge
leads to more creativity and innovation in the workplace, and thus leads to better economic outcomes that benefit us all.
The members of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce employ over half of the state's workforce, giving the Chamber a large and influential voice to articulate
workforce needs and preparedness. These members understand that there are numerous types of diversity within our culture. This includes gender, race, age,
religion, national origin, sexual orientation and gender identity. Multiple studies confirm the economic reality that diversity and non-discrimination policies
are good for business. These studies also show that employers with non-discrimination policies enjoy greater productivity and lower workplace turnover.
Supporting Companies
West Virginia American Water
WVU Medicine
Dow
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Stockmeier Urethanes
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Racing
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Babst Calland
Service Pump & Supply, Inc.
CentralApp Technologies
Hartman Hartman Cosco, LLC H2C Strategies
KPCC Counseling
Marion County Chamber of Commerce
McGriff Insurance Services
Natural Resource Partners LP
BB&T, now Truist
Morgan Stanley
DuPont
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
TSG Consulting
JBS Resources LLC
Brown Communications LLC
Orion
Bowles Rice LLP
SLS
Charleston Gazette-Mail
Highmark West Virginia
Regional Economic Development Partnership
The Trasher Group, Inc.
UPS
FirstEnergy
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Jackson Kelly PLLC
Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC
Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce
HealthNet Aeromedical Services
Star Plastics
Savage Grant
Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC
West Virginia Interfaith Refugee Ministry
West Virginia Polymer Alliance Zone
New River Community & Technical College
Clearway Energy
Appalachian Power Company
Marathon Petroleum
J Terry Consulting
Charles Ryan Associates
The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce
CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC
University of Charleston
Quality Insights
Stonewall Resort
Enterprise Holdings
Adventures on the Gorge
Herald Dispatch
Littler Mendelson
Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley
Fayette County Chamber of Commerce