HISTORY
The Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce (QCAACC) began in August 1993 after several African American business people recognized the need to have a business organization that addressed issues, which affect African American business success and failure. A 16-member board of directors governs the Chamber. In 1993, the Chamber began with 16 members. Today, membership is 110 and growing.
MISSION STATEMENT
To enhance the commercial environment and improve the marketing opportunities that result in high performing profitable African American businesses in the Quad Counties.
VISION
To be the preferred organization that African American businesses seek out for leadership and support in developing, building and growing their businesses in the Quad Counties.
Role
- Provide a cohesive representative voice for its members to the Quad County business environment at large.
- Provide leadership to enhance the business environment and quality of life of businesses owned by African Americans.
- Track the growth of African American businesses.
- Address the concerns of the African American business community.
- Conduct workshops and seminars that address issues that impact the business community.
- Enhance the African American business networking system.
- Keep the African American business community informed regarding legislative, political and economic development issues that may impact their businesses.
- Increase the number of sound, planned businesses that have goals to expand, hire more employees, provide additional tax dollars and serve as role models to African American youth.
- Recognize the outstanding business achievements of African American owned businesses and business leaders.
