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Ambassador Spotlight: Nadir Rasheed
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Committee serves as outward-facing representatives of the organization with three key goals: fostering new relationships; engaging member businesses and the community as a whole; and amplifying the voice and mission of the State Chamber. Meet our featured ambassador: Nadir Rasheed, senior outside sales representative at Waste Management.
How long have you been in Delaware? What brought you to the First State?
I have been in Delaware for nearly two years now. I lived in Birmingham, Alabama for 51 years and was in the process of marrying my wife who lives in Smyrna. She has a son who was approaching his senior year in high school, and I couldn’t make him leave his friends by moving to Alabama. Because his dad also lives in Smyrna, I decided to relocate to Delaware to make things easy for everyone. I moved to Smyrna on November 21, 2021, and I haven’t looked back since!
What most excites you about the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and its mission to bring parties together to solve problems, create jobs, promote business, and improve the quality of life for all Delawareans?
What excites me most about the State Chamber and its mission is the passion and genuine energy of its staff. I love the attention to detail and focus they bring to every event. From legislation to the social issues that impact the business community, the State Chamber displays a serious commitment to the entire state of Delaware. DSCC’s energy is CONTAGIOUS!
What made you apply to be an ambassador?
The advocacy and networking the State Chamber exposes Delaware businesses to—on a local and global scale—truly impressed me. Because of my love for people and gift of building rapport with individuals, I saw a great fit for myself when the opportunity to become an ambassador became available. I am humbled and extremely grateful to be a volunteer ambassador for the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce.
What’s one piece of advice you would give to other State Chamber members?
The advice I would give to other members is to stay connected and stay involved. As a society, humanity is only as strong as the collective group. The State Chamber’s mission and pillars allow us all to play a vital role in making Delaware even more beautiful than it already is. Tell everyone you know and those you don’t know about the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time outside of work?
During my free time I enjoy reading, listening to jazz music, and writing. I am a self-published author of a book of poems called Poetry in Motion. When the word of my book gets out, I truly believe I will have given back to society and humanity what has been given to me.
