April 1, 2024
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Dear Valued Business Owner,
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As we embrace the spirit of spring, let's renew our commitment to supporting small businesses like yours. In this season of growth and renewal, opportunities abound to enhance your marketing strategies, bolster your financial standing, attract new clients, and deliver exceptional customer service.
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Recently, I came across a prayer that deeply resonated with me, emphasizing the importance of creative thinking in propelling us forward. Negotiating favorable contracts and navigating obstacles are indeed perennial challenges for small businesses. However, armed with supernatural wisdom and innovative solutions, we cannot only surmount these hurdles but also seize new opportunities, feeling empowered and capable in the process.
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Let's take charge of our financial destinies, leveraging this season of renewal to achieve unprecedented success. With a focus on clarity in debt management, asset acquisition, and favorable contract terms, we can pave the way for record growth and profitability.
As we spring forward, let's also pray for the health and security of our businesses. May our locations be safeguarded against theft and vandalism, and may our digital assets remain impervious to cyber threats.
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In the upcoming months, as we celebrate Small Business Week and Black Business Month, let's take a moment to acknowledge our achievements. As an entrepreneur, your goal is not just to generate profits but to provide a service or product you're proud of, forge meaningful connections within your community, and revel in the freedom of entrepreneurship. Let's celebrate these accomplishments and use them as fuel for our future endeavors.
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Together, let's embrace this season of favor and abundance, confident that nothing can hinder our path to success. Spring will bring forth a bounty of customers and clients, and with determination and resilience, we will seize every opportunity to thrive.
Wishing you continued success and prosperity in your business endeavors.
Warm regards,
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Brigette
Brigette R. LeBlanc, MTA
Membership Chair
Corporate Award from The National Coalition of 100 Black Women San Francisco Chapter 19th Annual Golden Girls Hat & Gloves Tea “ Bridging The Generations"
SFAACC Champions Lifting the U.S. Embargo on Cuba
The San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce continues its advocacy and engagement in efforts to lift the U.S. embargo on Cuba. This collage captures key moments, including meetings with Cuban representatives, engagement with Capitol Hill, and visits from Cuban leaders.
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NATIONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH
April is National Financial Literacy Month. It's an excellent opportunity to review and upgrade your financial smarts.
Frederick M. Roberts College Scholarship Program
Now Open
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CLBC Policy Institute's Frederick M. Roberts College Scholarship program for high school seniors class of 2024 and college undergrad students is now accepting applications. Winners will be awarded a $3,500 scholarship to support their educational journey. Apply here. May 10th is the application deadline.
African American Leadership for Tomorrow - July 17-20
Accepting Applications. Deadline April 30th
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CLBC is now accepting applications for rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade high school students interested in attending its annual African American Leadership for Tomorrow 2024 - a four (4) day summer residential legislative learning and leadership development program. AALT 2024 will take place July 17-20 on the beautiful campus of CA State University Dominguez Hills in Los Angeles.
Deadline to register is April 30th. - Interested Apply today! https://bit.ly/AALT2024RegisterToday.