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The Greater Dayton African America Chamber of Commerce was established in November of 2000 to attract businesses to the Dayton area and to help local African Amercian business professionals succeed. All in an effort to build a stronger community. The chamber has over 300 members who are encouraged to network, develop strong business alliances, and utilize each others products and services, when possible.



Achievements:

•  National recognition from the American Society of Newspaper Editors for  advocacy efforts during the Dayton Public School Construction Project, 2007. Chamber President was a columist on the  web site of The National Sunshine Week, Washington, D.C. entitled "A Right to Know." 
  
•  Received  an Ohio  Governor's appointed to a State-Wide Minority Business Board which  reviewed business challenges and policies affecting this population, especially African Americans, 2007-2008.  
   
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• Featured in Dayton Publication, "Dayton On The Wings of Progress." 
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• Recognized 7 Outstanding African American Businesses Leaders -2011.
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• Hosted community meeting on "Buy Black, Support African American Businesses"
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• Hosted Minority  Outreach Contractor's Meeting c/o Smoot Construction ( casino).
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• Hosted 2nd African American Expo & Trade Show  2011( secure space for 2012 event).
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• Hosted the Business Affair Xmas Event at De Lish Cafe located downtown Dayton
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• Served in small business interest group sponored by Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland & U.S. Federal Reserve Bank in reference to  small business loans. 
  
• Recognized  by Southern Christian Leadership 2012 MLK Celebraton 2012.