LEAD Small Business Series: “Cultivating a Dynamic Staff Culture”

WHEN: Thursday, May 22, 2025 – 11:30am to 1:30pm

WHERE: Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, 1110 Commercial Street NE

SPEAKER: Raymond White, Professional Leadership Development Specialist & Consultant

Lunch will be provided!

Member Price: $25
Future-Member Price: $35
 

The next event in our LEAD (Learn, Empower, Advance, Develop) Small Business Series welcomes business consultant and leadership coach Raymond White. Hear how Ray utilizes his Belonging Culture by Design program to improve workplace cultures by enhancing the employee experience and equipping managers with the knowledge and tools to turn the understanding of their employees into practical workforce strategies that attract and retain top talent.

About Our Speaker:

Raymond White is an experienced Leadership/Organizational Development Specialist and Healthcare Information Technology Supervisor based in Salem, Oregon. With a passion for fostering inclusive communities, Raymond specializes in equipping leaders with essential people and culture skills and DEI practices. His diverse experience includes:

• 10 years as an IT Supervisor at Salem Health Hospital and Clinics
• Consultant and coach for executive leaders on Inclusive Leadership principles
• Facilitator and trainer for belonging and team culture conversations
• Active board member for several local non-profits
• Youth sports coach and mentor for emerging leaders

Raymond is also the author of the book, “Advocacy in Action: 9 Practical Actions for Allies in Social Justice.” He holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and American Ethnic Studies from Willamette University and a master’s in Business from George Fox University.