San Francisco African American Chamber of
Commerce
Our Business is
Advocating for You
and Your Business
OUR MISSION
The San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce (SFAACC) is dedicated to championing the interests and prosperity of African American business owners in our vibrant community.
OUR VISION
At the San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce (SFAACC), we envision a future where African American entrepreneurs thrive, prosper, and drive economic growth and innovation in our city. Through strategic advocacy, dynamic economic development initiatives, and the cultivation of strong collaborative networks, we are dedicated to creating an ecosystem that empowers African American business owners to achieve sustainable success and make meaningful contributions to the economic vitality of San Francisco.
OUR HISTORY
The San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce and its predeccessor, the San Francisco Black Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1973 and has been a founding member of numerous other organizations, including the California Black Chamber and the National Black Chamber of Commerce.
WHY A
SFAACC MEMBERSHIP IS GOOD FOR YOU
BENEFITS of SFAACC MEMBERSHIP
BUSINESS NETWORKING & BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
Networking is vital to successful business growth. Your Net Worth is dependent on your Network. The SFAACC Business Mixers, which feature guest speakers and workshops, are held monthly. These events give members the opportunity to establish personal as well as professional relationships with others who share mutual goals. Not only will you meet potential new clients, you’ll promote your products and services and develop lasting relationships. The SFAACC encourages and promotes networking with other African American Chambers, including the OAACC and the Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce.
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BUSINESS REFERRALS
Receive direct business referrals from the SFAACC that will have knowledge of you and your business. The SFAACC can match you with business people who are seeking your products and/or services. We provide you company with the opportunity to increase its exposure and gain information to successfully grow your business. Inquiries directed to the SFAACC for products and services are referred only to member within the organization.
ENTREPRENEUR EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The SFAACC sponsors numerous seminars and educational programs, ranging from access to capital, navigating government rules and policy, and marketing strategies. Education and training provides our members the opportunity to gain critical business insights, procurement strategies, certification consulting and details on how to write effective business plans.
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OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD
FREDERICK JORDAN, P.E.
Chairman of the Board
President, F. E. Jordan Associates, engineering and construction management firm
DR. MATTHEW AJIAKE
President
President/CEO, Sonika Corporation
Management Consulting,
Construction and
Program Management Firm
Brigette R. LeBlanc, MTA
Vice Chair of the Board
LeBlanc and Associates, LLC is based in San Francisco and conducts event and conference planning nationally and internationally.
HELENA JONES-KIM, MBA
Vice President
Mortgage, Real Estate, Community Development
HYACINTH AHURUONYE, CPA
Treasurer
President, HCA & Co., based in San Francisco and does business nationally and internationally
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jeannette Fisher-Kouadio, Attorney at Law and Real Estate Broker in the practice of law as a Generational Law Attorney in California focusing on the areas of Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning law.
Kenneth Johnson, Event photographer, TV Program Creator
Dr. Toye‘ Moses, President, Global Konnect Company, a Community Public Relations Company. Consulting services and partnerships with African American business community, companies and governmental agencies.
Linda Parker Pennington (aka "LPP"), CEO Parker Pennington Enterprises
Myles Stevens, AIA, RILA, President, Stevens + Associates, Architects, an international architect, planner, and landscape architect who has performed award-winning planning and design of major structures throughout California and Internationally.
Adoubou Traore, Professor at San Francisco State University, President of African Immigrants Network
OUR
ADDRESS
1485 Bayshore Boulevard, Suite 427, Box 158
San Francisco, CA 94124
Tel: 415-749-6400
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