Top 10 Local News Stories of 2024
January 1, 2025
A list of the Top 10 Local News Stories of 2024.
Breaking News
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- DEI rollbacks hit campus support systems for students of color
- Lakers Even Series At 1-1 With 94-85 Win Over Timberwolves
- Cali War Prepared to Fight in 2025
GLAAACC
GLAAACC Helps Businesses Reach New Heights
October 23, 2024
GLAAACC kicked off its 25th Business Evolution Program, mentoring a cohort of business owners through a nine-month business boot camp that provides sessions on setting up a back office system, certification, contracting, developing a capability statement, how to access capital, financial management, marketing, branding, and harnessing the power of technology and artificial intelligence.
GLAAACC’S 30th Economic Awards Dinner Celebrates Black Business Champions
May 16, 2024
In 1991, the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce began with a simple premise: to educate, equip, engage and empower Black business owners. At GLAAACC’s 30th Awards Gala on April 19, corporations, public servants and business owners were recognized for their contribution to these pillars and being champions of Black enterprise. “For 30 years, GLAAACC has stood at the forefront of creating strategic partnerships and relationships that have impacted the African American business community,” GLAAACC Chairman Gene Hale said. “I’m honored to spend an evening acknowledging the role that our partners and corporate allies have played in the
GLAAACC Honors Leaders In Business, Government, Technology, and Transportation
April 3, 2024
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
GLAAACC Celebrates 30 Years of Honoring Businesses
March 13, 2024
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.
LADWP Supplier Fair Teaches Small Businesses to Access Infrastructure Contracts
March 13, 2024
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.
Supervisor Holly Mitchell Inducts GLAAAC Board Of Directors
February 21, 2024
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.
GLAAACC Celebrates Women In Technology
December 7, 2023
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.
GLAAACC’S Business Evolution Program Prepares Entreprenuers For Growth
November 23, 2023
To continue the growth of Black businesses, the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce launched its 18th Business Evolution Program, which prepares entrepreneurs and business owners to participate in the financial success that keeps the country’s economy going strong.
Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed-August 17
August 17, 2023
The Gene Hale Foundation, a non-profit based in Los Angeles County, donated $25,000 to the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) Education Scholarship Foundation to support a program designed to assist college-bound students.
Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed
August 16, 2023
The Gene Hale Foundation, a non-profit based in Los Angeles County, donated $25,000 to the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) Education Scholarship Foundation to support a program designed to assist college-bound students.
GLAAACC Ed Fund Awards Scholarships to College-Bound Seniors
August 3, 2023
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.
GLAAACC Presents SoCalGas with ‘Utility of the Year’ Award
April 6, 2023
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.
GLAAACC Honors Long Beach Mayor and L.A. Council President at Economic Awards Dinner
March 16, 2023
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.
Mayor Bass Headlines GLAAACC Economic Awards Dinner
February 23, 2023
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.