The premier non-profit membership organization that supports business development and growth for African American and Black businesses across California.
Our Mission
As California’s largest statewide Black chamber organization, our mission is to drive economic opportunity and wealth creation for African American businesses, connect and harness the collective strength of our statewide network of member organizations to elevate our fiscal health.
What We Do
We leverage the power of our national, statewide, and regional networks of businesses, local chambers and community organizations, corporate, philanthropic, and institutional partners, elected officials, and members to bolster Black business success and strengthen our communities.
Our educational and advocacy programs drive equitable public policies that expand access to economic opportunities and level the playing field for African American businesses and entrepreneurs, as well as the African American community overall.
Leadership
Edwin A. Lombard III
President and Chief Executive Officer
Timothy Alan Simon, Esq.
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Patricia Watts
Vice Chair
Sharon Evans
Secretary
Charles Daniel
Treasurer
Bernard Johnson
Audit Committee Chairman
James L. McGhee
Advisory Committee Chair
Recordings of Webinars and Events
Fireside Chat with Special Guest Speaker
The Honorable Willie Brown, Jr.
October 29, 2020
11am-12pm
Zoom Webinar
The California Black Chamber of Commerce Invites you to a fireside chat with Board Chairman Timothy Alan Simon, Esq., and the Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr., the two-term Mayor of San Francisco, legendary Speaker of the California State Assembly, and widely regarded as the most influential African American politician of the late twentieth century. The discussion will center around the Current Political Climate and the Upcoming Elections.
How To Do Business with CWA Water Utilities
November 12, 2020
11am-12pm
Zoom Webinar
Nearly 6 million people in California are served by regulated water utilities. The California Water Association (CWA) represents the interests of these companies as they strive to provide safe, reliable, high-quality water and excellent customer service in a cost-effective manner.
CWA provides a forum for sharing best management practices, a means of promoting sound water policy by legislators and regulatory agencies, and opportunities for educating the public on protecting and efficiently using water resources.
Membership
Be the change you want to see in your business!
The Chamber’s 501(c)3 foundation is the California African American Action Fund.
CAAAF’s Mission
- To provide programs and services which strengthen our member organizations in their regions of operation
- To actively promote economic development and build coalitions with other organizations throughout the state
- To implement and maintain programs that encourage supplier diversity, youth entrepreneurship, training, and community economic development.
The CAAAF Consistently Engages on
- Supplier Diversity
- Procurement/ Contracting
- Strategic Communications
- Community Outreach/Education
CAAAF focuses on partnering with our corporate sponsors to identify Black businesses to meet their Supplier Diversity, Procurement, Contracting, and Public Policy needs.
Leadership
Edwin A. Lombard III
President and Chief Executive Officer
Timothy Alan Simon, Esq.
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Bernard Johnson
Vice Chair
Belle Taylor-McGhee
Secretary
Charles Daniel
Treasurer
Michael Keeley
Director