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Regional Black Chamber of Commerce / SFV

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7th Annual Small Business Gala Awards Dinner of Recognitions..

November 10, 2011 - Ritz Carlton - Los Angeles, California

Save the Date: Nov. 10, 2011

Regional Black Chamber of Commerce 7th...Annual Small Business GALA Awards Dinner of Recognitions

On Thursday, Nov.10th, hundreds ofsmall businesses and community leaders from across the state will be invited to gather in the City of the Angels for our flagship event of the year the

You wont want to miss your chance to join this Awesome extravaganza, along with some of the most prolific leaders,extraordinary Small,Minority,Women-Owned Businesses,and Outstanding Community Volunteers thru out the city..

So mark your calendars now. An invitation and sponsorship information are coming soon. This year we are honoring one of the most graciuos Ladies ever.. The Incomparable..."Della Reese".*(T V Series..Touch by an Angel), AS THE lIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HONOREE

Other special Invited Guest..Coach Carter..from T V / Big screen, Greg Walker..from icon.Group...Santana , FAMED Recording Icon...Cuba Gooding Sr, .and so much more...Please rsvp today....
Lastly, please see our last year's Gala...saluting the Iconic Musical Group.."The Whispers" and the Famed Actor/Director & more..Mr. OBBA Babatunde'. Other past honorees were..Sheryl Lee Ralph, Ja'net DuBois, Kristoff St John, Cuba Gooding Sr, Willard Pugh *(Color Purple), and a host of incredible citiwide Volunteers thru out our various regions..

Please Mark Your calendar...November 10, 2011

RSVP Early ! www.regionalblackchambersfv.info

We are looking forward to seeing you in November 2011

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California Council of Chambers

Convenes in Sacramento for .....

California Black Chamber of Commerce Ron Brown Business and Economic Summit

August 18-20, 2011

Join more than 15 strong prolific Minority Operated Chambers of Commerce positioned through out Southern and Northern California converging on this one of a kind Statewide Business Economic Summit

Aubry L Stone PresidentCalifornia Black Chamber of Commerce remarks... A key role of the California Black Chamber Commerce is to create the environment that allows our members and affiliates to grow and prosper! Such an opportunity will exist August 18-20 inSacramentoat the Ron Brown Business and Economic Summit.Our goal is to provide you the most professional environment possible to gain knowledge and create contract opportunities possibilities encircled with a professional social setting to relax and build relationships.

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Madame M C Townsend -President2011-2013 California Council of Chambers & Regional Black Chamber of Commerce SFV remarks......As newly elected President of the Council of Chambers, the efforts to connect this powerful organization, the California Council of Chambers to the vast industries of business, education, export commerce, entertainment/social empowerment has been a prodigious task, but accomplishing it involved a strong collaborative reciprocity process. These Chambers of Commerce posses a unique quality in running their perspective chambers in their region, and henceforth brings a formative amount of value to a business owner. The presence of these Chambers will be at the California Black Chamber 2011 Ron Brown Business Summit in Sacramento,California. We look forward to meeting all of you from around the state.

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Shown here are some of The most influential visionary Chambers of Commerce across the State of California, given the scope of their diversity, each posses a keen sense of knowledge of how important it is to do business in the State of California, which resonates as a powerful paradigm shift of grave importance to all small, minority and women owned businesses.This progressive leadership with multi forms of interactions is what will bepresent at the Ca Black Chamber Statewide Conference on August 18-20^th, in Sacramento, California. Are you registered yet? You dont want to miss this powerful event!

Lionel Dew President

Victor Valley Black Chambe

Earl Skip Cooper-President

Black Business Association

Joel Wyrick -President

Silicon Valley Black Chamb

Wil Hardee President

Oakland African American Chamber

Rich Poston - President

Antelope ValleyBlack Chamber

Carl Dameron President

Inland Empire African American

Ali Morris- President

Kern County Black Chamber

Paulette Amous President

San Joaquin Black Chamber

Other Inclusive Minority Operated Chambers under the CBCC Banner are as follows and not available at Posting Time

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JUNE 21, 2011 @ 7PM

LOS ANGELES STAPLE CENTER

CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH !..RSVP NOW

events@regionalblackchambersfv.info

Proud Corporate Member

Friday April 29, 2011 -

Networking Mixer

Celebrate with us with B. I. G.

Black In Glendale

RBCC a proud supporter of B I G !

United we can....

Turn Contacts into Contracts !

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MAY 24, 2011

Regional Black Chamber of Commerce

7th Annual Community Business Summit & EXPOonalblackchambersf

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January 27, 2011

Largest Business Mixerin the Valley

Sportsmans Lodge - Studio City, California

6:00pm RSVP required to attend... info@regionalblackchambersfv.info

Business Mixer - Admission FREE

Refreshments, Music, Vendors/Exhibitors, CONTACTS, CONTACTS! Tell a friend.... join us..!

Kick off the New Year with more Access & Visibility for your Business!

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December 26th through January 1st......

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Martin Luther Kings niece will speak on the same stage as her Uncle did 50 years ago.

Sherman Oaks, CA December 8, 2010 LAUSD, Canoga Park High School, The Valley Economic Alliance , and Everest College ; Reseda Campus is delighted to sponsor the 50^th Anniversary Celebration of when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in the Valley. The dedication ceremony will be held in the Canoga Park High School Auditorium located at 6850 Topanga Canyon Blvd. , Canoga Park , CA 91303 on Monday, December 13, 2010. Rafer Johnson, 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist is the Master of Ceremonies for this special event, and Madame M C Townsend, President/CEO of the Regional Black Chamber of Commercewill serve as oneof the Honorary Advisory Committee Members celebrating the 50^th Anniversary of the inspiring speech Martin Luther King Jr.

Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Alveda C. King, National Speaker

Sponsors Background:

The Valley Economic Alliance is an economic development and marketing collaborative comprised of most of the San Fernando Valley s major employers and its five cities. The Alliance is a true partnership of both the public and private sectors with the Regional Black Chamber of commerce SFV.

************A SPECIAL SALUTE TO ALL OUR HONOREES!Regional Black Chamber of Commerce / SFV

2011 Small Business of the Year

And the Winners...are....

Ernest Givens - 2011 Small of the Year Legendary Obba Babatunde'

2010 Chamber's Executive Advisory Council-w/ Supervisor Antonovich Deputy Director

Famed Whispers & City Controller Wendy Greurel

On a breezy cool evening high above the bright city lights of the great Hollywood Hills, near the mouth of the Universal City Studios entrance, @ Hilton Universal City Hotel,aStar-Studded Gala Awards Dinner took place hosted by the Regional Black Chamber of CommerceSFV, as it recognized some of the most prolific small business owners, community volunteers, a Government Agency, a Financial Institution, and a Community Responsible Corporation ranging from all the Regional Black Chambers' regions, covering over 35 cities, and 5 exclusive empowerment zones. Most noted were the winners for the evening,presented by City Controller Wendy Gruel opening the event with a warmWelcome, Hon. Supervisor Mike Antonovich office represented by Millie Jones, presented Certificates to each honoree,and Councilmember Dennis Zine delivered words of encouragement for involvement in the Valley,presentations followed:2011 Small Business of the Year - Rasscom USA, - Ernest Givens-an Export firm, 2010- community volunteers, Hubert Scales, Cleo Hill-Jackson, Rebecca Fleming, William Hutchinson, Matthew Tisdale, Luky Fernandez, Shirley Hu, Timothy Shephard, Donnie McGuire, Wallace Johnson, Jacqueline Helm, Lifetime Achievement Award given to Acclaimed Actor/Producer- Obba Babatunde, President's Award- Hall of Fame/ R & B Legends- The Whispers, presented by renowned actor- Dawnn Lewis, Office Depot Encino as Community Corporation, Luther-Burbank Savings as Financial Institution, and Los Angeles World Airport as Government Agency of the Year.Alvin McKinney performed the Black National Black Athem @ Gala. Notable VIP Guest, Dr Coppertino, Willard Pugh, Carmelita Pittman, Belinda Moore, Alma Hayes,Guadalupae/Samba Mama, Shaun Baker, Jackie Hawthorne, Hugh Fuller/KJLH, Dr McCloud, Rev Dr Alvin Mc Kinney- Saxophonist-/ Imageart2000 & Ruth Fleming as Media, Program printing by Shirley Hu/ Kustom Printing, Char Cole-Operations Director, Final Remarks by President/CEO, Madame M C Townsend. The Regional Black Chamber will host its 10th annual Largest Business Mixer in the Valley on January 27, 2011,Studio City, California and its annual community Business Summit, hosted by Disney Institute in May' 24, 2011. RSVP @818 464 -3484- www.regionalblackchambersfv.info

MooreCare Home Care Agency - Belinda Moore-Bates

W C Motors/White Chocolate Enterprises - Alma Datai Hayes

The Rose Breast Cancer Society - Carmerlita Pittman

2010 HONOREE.

Rasscom USA Inc - Ernest Givens

2010 Volunteers of the Year

William C Hutchinson, Hubert Scales, Cleo Hill-Jackson, Rebecca Flemings

2010 Financial Institution of the Year.. Luther-Burbank Savings Encino

2010 Major Corporation of the Year. Office Depot

2010 Government Agency of the Year. Los Angels World Airport

2010 Presidents Award.The Whispers

2010 Life Time Achievement Award..OBBA BABATUNDE

2010 Executive Advisory Council - Honorees

Tim Shephard / Shephard InstituteLuky Fernandez / Manhattan BagelDonnie McGuire / Vets on the Move FoundationJacqueline "Angel" Helm / Angel Flying FragrancesMatthey Tisdale / See How IncKustom Printing INC / SHIRLEY HU

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Special Events 

 Co-Host or Collaboration with other community venues

CONTACT THE REGIONAL BLACK CHAMBER FOR MORE DETAILS -

818-464-3484

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 VALLEY OF THE STARS

Business to Business EXPO!

UNITED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE SFV

    Small Business Breakfast

Chambers MEGA MIXER ! June 30 '2011

BizFed.org

Los Angeles County Federation of Businesses

NAACP - SFV

Membership Drive

UNITED STATES CHAMBER

WASHINGTON,  D C

Annual Conference

WIPP- WOMEN IN PUBLIC POLICY 

Women In Business

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCAS

SEPTEMBER  21 - 24 ' 2011

Washington DC

Annual Conference

            B I G   *( Black In Glendale )