The First Coast African American Chamber of Commerce
Community Activity, Outreach & Advocacy
We are rebranding the chamber...stay tuned for updates on the exciting changes. (Updated 12-12-11)
Activity, Outreach & Advocacy
Radio/Community Outreach: Listen Now: V101.5 Interviews about the chamber and its role in the community:
Part One
Part Two
WCGL/FL Star 2010 Interview
December 10, 2011, Chairman and CEO presents Community Entrepreneurship Collaboration at Edward Waters College. This is an ongoing program to help promote small business and entrepreneurship throughout the community. We strongly encourage the participation of established businesses and corporations to increase our business participation rate here in Northeast Florida.
September 29, 2011 Chairman and CEO Cliff Grant, The First Coast African American Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a co-sponsor with Access Florida Finance, CSX, English Solutions, Impact Clay, JaxPort, and Sams's Club at the upcoming
Social Entrepreneurship Event on
June 9, 2011
Chamber sponsored Social Innovation Roundtable on June 9th to promote business and economic development.
September 10, 2010 at the Downtown Public Library: The Northeast Florida Economic Opportunity Summit sponsored by Access Florida Finance Corporation CSX, Prudential, and State Farm
February 16, 2011 at the Hyatt Downtown Jacksonville. 13th Annual Heritage Breakfast sponsored by CSX. Guest speaker JTA Michael Blaylock
February 24, 2010 at the Hyatt Downtown Jacksonville (pictures). The 12th Annual Heritage Breakfast sponsored by CSX, Jacksonville Port Authority and Black Pages (select link for video of the sold out event)
September 9, 2009 at the Downtown Public Library: The Northeast Florida Economic Opportunity Summit sponsored by Access Florida Finance Corporation CSX, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and State Farm (details, videos, and pics on Pg. 5)
February 25, 2009 at the Hyatt, Downtown Jacksonville The 11th Annual Heritage Breakfast sponsored by CSX and Haven Hospice Over 300 participants shared breakfast and celebrated the success of the African American small business community
(See pictures here)
September 2008 Multicultural Economic Opportunity Summit sponsored by The Florida Black Chamber, CSX, JaxPort, & Visit Jacksonville. (See pictures here)
Over 400 participants and 30 organizations came forward to offer networking; employment opportunities; and small business opportunties. Workshops were also provided by Nate Scott, Brian McElyea, Malik Ali (FMSDC), and Live on The Street. The engaging speaker was Mickey Rawls. Special thanks to Will Daniels and the entire library staff for assisting us in this great event. Thank you to all participants and sponsors. We look forward to improving next year.
2008 Events:
February 2008 10th Annual Heritage Breakfast sponsored by State Farm.
Over 300 participants shared breakfast and celebrated the success of the African American small business community (SEE PICTURES HERE)