Posts Tagged "african american"

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “There’s an app for that,” when referring to any task that you need to get done. There are apps for listening to music, taking notes, and paying your bills. There is even an app that allows you to sell clothes you no longer want to have in your wardrobe. Last month, we came across an app called Around the Way, which lists Black-owned businesses nationwide. The app is available in both iOS and Android platforms. All a user has to do to find businesses near them is enter their zip code, or press the ‘Use Current’ button, which automatically finds your location. The app also connects to your phone’s mapping function to give you step-by-step directions to you Black-owned destination. “The goal of Around the Way is to...

For just under half a decade, we have honored leaders in our community at our annual African American Leadership Conference, a three-day forum of national, social, political, and economic leaders joining together to explore the state of the African American community. The outcome of the conference includes connections, solutions, and a deeper knowledge of the work that is being done by leaders in our state, and nation. Since 2010, we’ve acknowledged the work of over fifteen folks who have proven they are phenomenal leaders. Check them out below. 2010 Recipients Gwen Moore, GEM Communications         Mervyn Dymally, Former Lt. Governor, Congressman         Karen Bass, Former Assembly...

As you may be able to tell at this point, the California Black Chamber of Commerce has a jam-packed schedule for the 2012 Ron Brown Commerce Summit and Gala. On Thursday, August 9th, youth will gain tools necessary for becoming an entrepreneur at the Youth Entrepreneur Summit. To see a more detailed program for the weekend, click here. Through the Youth Entrepreneurship program, the California Black Chamber of Commerce works to develop our next generation of entrepreneurs and future leaders. We strive to promote business ownership as a means to building wealth and start early with the youth in our communities across the state. The Chamber has long been committed to the education of our youth and recognizes that the small businesses of tomorrow are spawned by the...

Gerry Foster, President of Gerry Foster Marketing, a marketing education company that specializes in the corporate, non-profit, and entrepreneurial markets, will be offering tips for running your business on a budget. Regarded by many as one of the nation’s foremost authority on the topic of Personal Branding, Foster shows small business owners, managers, salespeople and the like how to market themselves or their organizations as an indispensable brand.  His keynotes, workshops and trainings are driven by the proprietary “Dare To Be Different” process.  They are known for inspiring individuals in attendance to achieve record goals. His talks are loaded with practical how-to content, and spiced with moving stories, humor, and examples to make them...

A key role of the California Black Chamber Commerce is to create the environment that allows our members and affiliates to grow and prosper! Such an opportunity will exist August 18-20 in Sacramento at the Ron Brown Business and Economic Summit. We at the Chamber fully understand the economic challenge that many of you are currently experiencing, but like all things in life we have choices, Give up or find creative ways and means to fight through it. Share auto transportation rather than fly, share room space. Between breakfast, lunch and evening receptions there are no food cost, but these are just a few thoughts. We are determined to provide you the most up to date information so you can prosper both in and outside the state of California. A special panel on...