About
About GLAAACC
Chairman's Message
Membership with GLAAACC should be considered essential for any African American owned business operating in the greater Los Angeles area. The important advocacy role that GLAAACC plays in many arenas benefits all current members, as well as other African American owned businesses that should be members. From the GLAAACC Corporate Advisory Board to its town hall luncheons, annual awards dinner, quarterly membership mixers and legislative advocacy efforts, GLAAACC influences many key decision makers in the public and private sectors. The end result is more contacts and contracts. That's the GLAAACC bottom line.
History
The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) was established in 1991 by a group of business owners and executives led by Gene Hale, President of G&C Equipment Corporation and the late Homer Broome, former president of Marvid Associates. Their vision was to create an organization that would serve as an advocate for African American-owned business enterprises and to promote their growth and expansion into the international arena.
Mission
The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) advocates and promotes the economic growth and development of African American businesses by focusing on the development of business opportunities, business alliances and legislative advocacy.
Board of Directors
GLAAACC’s Board of Directors consists of nineteen business men and women who bring ideas, insight, and resources to the table. They are all stellar individuals and the driving force behind the Chamber.
GLAAACC Committees
GLAAACC has various committees that work towards hosting seminars, programs, and events to educate the small business community as well as promote the development of African American business enterprises. Members are strongly encouraged to serve on a committee to gain the most out of their experience with GLAAACC.
Membership With GLAAACC
The Chamber's immediate goal is to increase African American presence and participation in the multi-million dollar Los Angeles City and County business economies. GLAAACC believes in strengthening the African American small business community which will in turn strengthen the economy.
Corporate Advisory Board
The GLAAACC Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) provides the Chamber with the resources necessary to ensure the success of their programs that promote the development, growth and expansion of African American-owned business enterprises. The GLAAACC CAB also assists in securing funds for the GLAAACC Education Fund & Foundation.
Advertise
Advertise on the GLAAACC website and increase your visibility in the business arena!
Ambassador Program
The GLAAACC Ambassador Program was designed to create “agents of goodwill” for the Chamber and for those individuals interested in volunteering at Chamber events. It benefits both the Chamber and the ambassador through increased exposure and visibility. Ambassadors greet attendees at Chamber functions, encourage non-members to consider joining GLAAACC, and assist the staff with small tasks. For additional information or to submit an ambassador application, please click here.
