The Business Equity Coalition (BEC), established in 2022, focuses on inclusion, access, and representation for all under-represented members of the business community. ​The mission of the Business Equity Coalition is to promote equity within the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce by fostering a spirit of inclusion within its membership, improving access for all to its programming, events and benefits, and promoting equal representation across its marketing and advertising platforms.

The BEC steering committee strives to:

• Advise the Chamber board and staff on issues regarding diversity of membership
• ​Host events for members and prospective members which foster a welcoming environment
• Review and analyze barriers to success face by minority-owned and under-represented businesses
• Develop content and training on diversity, inclusion, equity and representation to the membership and prospective members
• Offer mentorship and hands-on resources to both member and nonmember minority-owned / under-represented businesses

Staff Liaisons:
Rick Weldon | President & CEO
Debbie Streeton | Member Services Manager

Committee Members:
Kris Fair | The Frederick Center
​Marsha Flowers | Maryland Deaf Community Center (MDCC) 
​Sandra Hofmeister | A&S Construction LLC 
​Sue Hough | Octavo Designs​​

Committee Co-Chairs:
Jarad Bowens | Benefactor Events
Michelle Nusum-Smith | The Word Woman


Serina Roy | Dublin Roasters
James Smith | Jerk N Jive 
​Robert Van Rens | Monocacy Consulting

UPCOMING EVENTS

NEW MEMBERS