The Thurston County Chamber’s free INNOVATE the Workplace workshop series focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion is open to the public. Gain skills to break down racial and cultural barriers and understand how cultivating a sense of belonging will create an atmosphere in which everyone can thrive.

Parfait Bassalé, Executive Diversity Officer at South Puget Sound Community College, will kick-off the series on Wednesday, January 13 10-11:30am with a presentation titled “The Journey Home; Barriers and Keys to Belonging.” Bassalé will teach you how to create and sustain a vibrant learning and working environment and expand our perception of diverse groups.  Register at: https://thurstonchamber.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/kLxe1OZr

Bobby Humes will present the second workshop on Wednesday, January 20 2-3:30pm and will explore how to build successful diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies in the workplace.  Register here: https://thurstonchamber.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/zLEmzJ0L

Dr. “Bowtie” Todd Jenkins will present the third and final workshop in the series Wednesday, January 27 10-11:30am, titled, “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Moving from Diversity to Inclusion: COVID 19 and Beyond.” Register here: https://thurstonchamber.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/Dr6Ym1eL