Join in this impactful and important study when the AACC and the UC Economics Center are determining the economic impact of the Black businesses in Greater Cincinnati. It is easy to participate, yet it is so important!

Tia Rochelle of JahniSpot Concierge will be talking about how she took her high level corporate Executive Assistant experience and turned it into a business of her own and how she continues to expand and shape her offerings during changing times.

Jourdan B. Ivory will be interviewing Key Spot CEO, Cynthia McCalister. They will be talking about what Key Spot is, how it came about, and how they will utilize the African American Chamber as new members. Member Spotlight is a weekly showcase of African American Chamber members talking about their business and how they utilize the chamber.

Join us for an amazing Tech Foundations session with Eku Williams of EKU Consulting & IT as we discuss the ways that you must protect your home and business. Working from home is a new normal for a bunch of people, however you are more vulnerable than ever with the added technology and internet use. Learn ways to protect and detect risks, and vulnerabilities in your systems.

Six great ideas for enhancing employee engagement: 1) Show concern; 2) Focus on the important; 3) Set clear outcomes; 4) Ensure accountability; 5) Plan differently; and 6) Encourage collaboration.

The Key Sections of a Launch Plan are: 1. Purpose Statement 2. Overview/History 3. Description of Pivot/TA 4. Marketing Strategy 5. Pro Forma 6. Personnel 7. Capital 8. Milestones

10 Steps to turn around your small business: 1. Write a business plan AND a marketing/sales plan; 2. Share your plans with your board of advisors/board of directors; 3. Share the key parts with your Team; 4. Meet with key customers and explain your plan; 5. Meet with vendors and suppliers and share your plan; 6. Talk with your bank, creditors, and taxing authoorities; 7. Right-size your Team; 8. Cut unnecessary expenses; 9. Incorporate efficiencies based upon techonology; and 10. Conduct a self-evaluation.

This video shares a wonderful free class on how to improve your Microsoft skills leading to a Microsoft Azure Certification. Must have a minimum of a high school diploma, background in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and complete a pre-assessment test. Contact Byron Stallworth at byron@inclusionbuildingsolutions.com Features: Byron Stallworth of Inclusion Building Solutions, Chris Carper of Microsoft, and Eric H. Kearney of the AACC.

The State Of Black Culture will explore the lifestyle, development and ethnology of our communities, families and businesses. It presents a unique opportunity for national thought leaders to consciously educate and challenge the Black community and our allies to be our best selves. FEATURED PANELISTS: Dr. Dina M Bennett Bishop Neil C. Ellis Ako Kambon Dr. Melba R. Moore Dr. Andre Perry Evita Robinson KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Rev. Al Sharpton If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to: jourdan@african-americanchamber.com Last note- After this program today please utilize the link to give us some feedback: https://forms.gle/hizCVXxwcGWgkLHXA NCBMP.com