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

10 keys to doing a business pivot.

During these times media has been an even more necessary outlet for information, updates, and general news. We have a special guest for July , Courtney Wheaton of ABC22 / FOX45, she is an anchor in the Dayton region. We are excited to talk to Courtney about how businesses can partner with the local news in Dayton how we can bridge the gap and get more of our news out to the region! 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

Attend this Special Opportunity Forum where you will hear from national speakers providing the latest information about opportunities in the hotel and hospitality industries in the hotel and hospitality industries. They will show how to overcome barriers, how to avoid pitfalls, and how to prepare for success. ------ HEY! My name is Jourdan Ivory and I am the Program Director for the AACC. Thank you for joining us today for this webinar with NABHOOD and the AACC. Let me know if you have any questions and while we wait feel free to check out our website. www.african-americanchamber.com Follow us on social media! Instagram: @thecincinnatiaachamber Facebook: The African-American Chamber of Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Twitter: @CincyAAChamber Today’s Topic: Destroying the Myth of Barriers to Black Hotel Ownership If you have questions please feel free to drop them into the chat and I will make sure that the question is asked during the Q&A portion of the program. Last note- After this program today please utilize the link to give us some feedback: https://forms.gle/hizCVXxwcGWgkLHXA

Highlights of the Survey: 56% of businesses are operating remotely 92% of businesses have been impacted by Covid-19 with half saying it had a major impact 64% of business have not been impacted by George Floyd protests with 61% saying it had little impact 68% no Covid-19 92% will provide PPE to employees; 68% will provide PPE to guests 64% no PPP; 76% no EIDL; and 56% no PUSH Most needed support: Loan/Grant 68%; Marketing 44%; Networking 40%; Acct/Atty 24%; Banker 20%; Business Plan 20%

AACC President Eric H. Kearney interviews the CEO of Innovative Labor & Cleaning Troy Parker. Mr. Parker shares his life in business and how he is helping felons to restart their lives.

Your African American Chamber needs you to reach out to the Mayor and members of Cincinnati City Council and encourage them to provide the AACC with funding at least in the amount of $325,000.00, which is our historic level of funding. While we well recognize that there are a number of complex factors that go into creating a budget, the AACC strongly believes it has exceeded expectations.