The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) Education Fund and Foundation (Ed Fund) held its 25th Annual Ed Fund Reception at the Hilton Culver City on June 27.
The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce Business Evolution Program is part of the solution to decrease this racial wealth gap.
The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce at its 30th Awards Gala on April 19, at the JW Marriot LA LIVE will honor California Governor Gavin Newsom along with leaders in business, technology, and transportation that have supported African American businesses. “The GLAAACC Awards Gala will recognize companies and individuals who have provided pathways and opportunities to stimulate economic opportunities for Black businesses. It’s a networking and information business affair, wrapped up in one black-tie extravaganza, said Chairman Gene Hale. Newsom will be honored with the Public Service Award for his national leadership in putting people first, climate
California has set an ambitious path to increase the use of clean energy, clean cars, and clean homes as a means of reducing pollution and addressing climate change. These goals are particularly important to disadvantaged communities that our organization represents that historically have borne the brunt of dirty air and the fallout caused by climate change. But as we pave the path to a cleaner, carbon free future, it is vital that we promote policies that ensure we are not leaving lower-income and disadvantaged communities behind.
GLAAACC will celebrate Black businesses, community leaders, policymakers and corporate supporters at the 30th Economic Awards Dinner, which will take place on April 19, at JW Marriott LA Live Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) hosted a Supplier Diversity Fair on Feb. 22, where local, small, and disadvantaged businesses networked and got connected with prime contractors and LA city departments.
L.A. County Supervisor Holly Mitchell swore in the board of directors for the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce and GLAAACC’S Education Fund and Foundation before an audience of business associates, colleagues and corporate sponsors on Jan. 17, at the City Club in downtown Los Angeles.
In celebration of Black women who have persevered and broke through the tech industry’s glass ceiling, the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce hosted its 6th Annual Women in the C-Suite.
Gene Hale, chairman of the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce spoke to Gov. Gavin Newsom about changes to the plan to expand broadband access. Newsom again affirmed his commitment to fund all planned middle-mile segments in these communities in his January budget proposal.
Two years after schools reopened following the devastating Coronavirus pandemic, the graduation rate for high school seniors in Los Angeles is 87%. The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce Education Fund and Foundation honored 10 high school seniors who achieved that milestone at their 24th Annual Ed Fund Scholarship Reception.
Black businesses in Los Angeles have resumed the pre-covid growth trajectory with technical assistance and support from the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce’s Business Evolution Program.
Throughout American history, investments in energy and transportation infrastructure have greatly improved our quality of life. However, these advancements often came at the expense of marginalized communities.
The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) presented “Utility of the Year” to SoCalGas Chief Executive Officer Scott Drury at their 29th Annual Economic Awards Dinner on March 30.
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson and Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian are among the honorees at the 29th Economic Awards Dinner sponsored by the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 30, at JW Marriott LA Live in downtown Los Angeles.
Newly elected Mayor Karen Bass will deliver the keynote address at the 29th Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce Economic Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 30, at the JW Marriott LA Live, 900 West Olympic Boulevard in downtown Los Angeles.