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The African American Chamber of Commerce offers over 120 various program activities throughout the year to meet the many needs of small, emerging, and large businesses. Hover over the boxes below to learn more about some of the key programs offered.
The AACC hosts two key programs which provide small business owners with the business knowledge, and management know-how needed to be successful and take their business to the next level.
The Executive Business Accelerator hosted with Interise, is targeted to businesses with revenues of $100K to $2.5M. While The Sudduth Society Accelerator Program is targeted to businesses with revenues less than $100K.
Two very important AACC programs provide businesses with valuable resources aimed at promoting rapid business growth.
The Annual Opportunity Tour puts Chamber members in touch with resources seeking potential equity investments. While the Annual Acquisition Program provides members with information on how to buy or sell a business.
This monthly AACC program introduces small businesses to some of the basics of operating a business.
These Business Basics programs usually are one hour in duration and are designed for smaller entrepreneurs or those needing assistance with the intricacies of starting a new business.
A business networking program that occurs on the third Thursday of each month, providing networking opportunities for businesses of all levels.
Each Exchange session features a guest speaker who is usually a local business organization leader, or a government services representative providing valuable information on issues affecting small businesses.
These bi-monthly sessions feature guest speakers who will share their business journey.
These sessions allow experienced business owners to provide real life accounts of their processes for overcoming various business challenges. This program is designed for all business levels.
This AACC multi-session program is designed for Chamber members who are seeking working capital or business loans to fund needs such as purchasing equipment, operational expenses, or other critical business needs.
The AACC hosts bi-monthly Marketing Know-How programs where businesses are coached in the different aspects of marketing and social media.
These interactive sessions allow small businesses an educational forum where they can learn how to develop and fine tune their business marketing initiatives.
The AACC hosts bi-monthly Marketing Know-How programs where businesses are coached in the different aspects of marketing and social media.
These interactive sessions allow small businesses an educational forum where they can learn how to develop and fine tune their business marketing initiatives.
Emerge is a six – month educational and developmental leadership program that coaches African American young professionals.
Emerge is a six – month educational and developmental leadership program that coaches African American young professionals in areas such as the importance of mentoring, working their networks, managing conflict resolution, and other key career development initiatives.
This is an intense program where the AACC organizes speakers and meetings.
This is an intense program where the AACC organizes speakers and meetings on the challenges and advantages of owning and operating a business in the Restaurant/Food Service, Hair Care, and Day Care industries.
AACC partners with local arts organizations to create intimate networking events built around an exhibit or performance opening.
This allows attendees to enjoy the arts and make valuable connections for their businesses.
The AACC offers charitable opportunities for its members, such as the annual Back Pack GiveAway and monthly stuffing food sacks with Childhood Food Solutions.
This program provides AACC members several opportunities to serve as advocates for the Chamber in a variety of roles.
The Economic Development Committee develops strategic programs and economic opportunities for AACC members.
This committee provides guidance and leadership for fund development including oversight of fundraising events, grant writing, etc.
The Finance Committee provides strict oversight of the Chamber’s financial practices.
The Government Affairs Committee tracks and engages in legislation and projects that are pertinent to the African American business community.
The Marketing Committee provides counsel to the Chamber President and its Board of Directors on marketing issues such media relations, public service announcements, news releases, and promotions for the Chamber.
This committee helps increase the value of the Chamber to MBE members via membership sensing and best practice benchmarking.
