3rd Annual State of the California African American Economy Summit

Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PST
KIMPTON SAWYER HOTEL
500 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

3rd Annual State of the California African American Economy Summit — A Powerful Call to Action

On January 28 in Sacramento, the California African American Chamber of Commerce convened over 200 business leaders, policymakers, and advocates for the 3rd Annual State of the California African American Economy Summit. The atmosphere was more than energetic—it was a declaration of economic ownership.

Shaping the Future In an era of workforce disruption and shifting policies, we focused on actionable strategies to build generational wealth. Our panels tackled the core pillars of business sustainability:

Access to Capital: Navigating traditional and alternative financing pathways.
Infrastructure: Strategic investments in transportation and public works.
Supplier Diversity: Ensuring accountability and real procurement opportunities.
Innovation & AI: Adapting to technologies reshaping business operations.
Clean Energy: Tapping into decarbonization and green economy opportunities.
Workforce Development: Strategies for scaling teams and talent.
Policy Impacts: Protecting the long-term sustainability of small businesses.

Visionary Leadership & Community Commitment
This summit’s success is a testament to the strategic vision of our Board of Directors, whose leadership continues to set the tone for our movement.

To every attendee—your presence signaled a profound commitment to our collective success. To those who could not attend: stay tuned, because this movement is growing. We are ensuring that African American businesses are not just participants in the economy—but the architects of it.

From Dialogue to Leverage We reaffirmed that when government and community align with intentionality, we create leverage. We aren’t waiting for opportunity; we are architects of it.

A special thank you to our sponsors, partners, and speakers whose leadership turns these conversations into policy and progress.