We should also support the expansion of neighborhood associations allowing neighbors better opportunities to know one another. Many business do not equate the value of cultural understanding to business development. With the development of different international trade agreements the need for cultural understanding is paramount. Locally, business organizations such as the Black and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce are perceived to focus on minority interests, where the Alliance may reflect inadequate representations of these interests. All chambers should regularly conduct workshops regarding diversity to promote better understanding between these groups, as well as ways to promote beneficial collaborations.
Businesses can form advisory groups that represent the diversity of our community.
This should lead to better understanding of cultures and customs that can lead to more effective competition in local and worldwide markets. An additional enhancement would be the creation of a multi-lingual workforce. This would require the inclusion of principle foreign languages in the core curriculum of schools from elementary through colleges and universities. Finally, is the underlying concept of community trusteeship. Vision 2000 has helped us to become aware of the role of trusteeship and the value of working for the common good of the community.