2009 Annual Events and Activities Calendar

JANUARY

Legislative Welcome Back Reception

(January 21)-Venue TBA Sacramento, CA

The Welcome Back Reception has been and continues to be an opportunity for individuals and small business owners to meet legislators in a comfortable and friendly environment to build business relationships related to critical legislature that will affect the economic well being of minority and African American communities across the state of California. The Legislative Reception also gives CBCC a chance to publicly recognize those political individuals who have performed meritorious service during their term in office.

Capitol Policy Forum-
(January 22)- Venue TBA- Sacramento, CA (Quarterly)
The Capitol Policy Forum offers an opportunity to assemble with key political and state administrators to address the real issues of small minority businesses and underserved communities and jointly find ways/means to create solutions.

MARCH

African American Leadership & Education Congress

(March 27 & 28) Oakland, CA
This is a series of workshops targeting the issues facing underserved minority communities to develop positive solutions and remove barriers to growth in the areas of education, health, crime, home ownership, building wealth and the church's role in the community. Our Renaissance 21st Century Project is helping to revitalize the "can do" spirit in communities around the state.

JUNE

Juneteenth Community Educational Fundraiser

(June 19,) Sheraton Grand, Sacramento, CA
A program dedicated to our young adults to celebrate the history of the African American contribution to the United States and California.

AUGUST

Ron Brown Business Economic Summit & Youth Scholarship Awards

(August-20-22) TBA, CA
This is our main event and major fundraiser for the Chamber & Chamber Foundation. The Summit addresses supplier diversity issues, corporate matching efforts, state and federal contracting & procurement opportunities. Our Youth Entrepreneur Summit & Scholarship Awards will climax the Ron Brown Memorial event topped off with exceptional world renowned entertainment.