African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida

We will be the principal advocate and preeminent leader in fostering economic success for African American-owned businesses and the African American business community in Central Florida.

About

The African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida (“the Chamber”) is a membership organization serving public, private, and not-for-profit African American-owned businesses and organizations in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties. For over seven decades, the Chamber has served its members as an advocate and resource. Established in 1945, the Chamber is a members-only network devoted to cultivating a thriving business environment for African American companies, an engaged public awareness for minority firms, and education and advocacy for both members and the Central Florida community. 

Our Mission:

We will be the principal advocate and preeminent leader in fostering economic success for African American-owned businesses and the African American business community in Central Florida.

Our Vision:

To serve as the leading advocate in the Central Florida area for Black-owned companies in Business Development, Wealth Creation, and Economic Empowerment.

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Economic Development
  • Economic Forecast
  • Tax Credit Providers

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business
  • Tax Services

Business Planning

  • Diversification
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research
  • Forming a Business

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Disaster Loan Assistance
  • Grant Writing Resources
  • Matching Fund Providers

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Industry
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Policies and Templates
  • Recruiting
  • Retention

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Internship Program
  • Student Marketing Projects
  • Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Management Issues

  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Recruiting Assistance
  • Strategic Planning

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling

Networking and Associations

  • Demographically Based (Specialty)
  • Geographically Based (Specialty)

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • County Business Issues
  • African-American Business Issues

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Subcontracting Opportunities

Starting a Business

  • Forming a Business
  • Startup Business Counseling

Events and Community Building

  • Meetups
  • Business Matchmaking Events (Specialty)
  • Small Business Week (Specialty)
  • Specialty Events (Specialty)
Contact Information
Joan Cleveland
Address
3201 E Colonial Drive
Suite A20
Orlando, FL 32803