FUEL, FUND, EDUCATE

HELP ME
AND LET
ME HELP
YOU!!

Business is Our Business!

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150,000+ Black-owned businesses in Georgia — and growing.

WELCOME

Our Mission

Our mission is simple but it is based on real needs of black businesses. GA is primed for our aspirations as it has a high number of black business. According to census stats, the number of Black companies in the state totals over 150,000. These numbers in our opinion represents a great place to start.

— Thomas Swain

Urban business district

WHO WE ARE

About GSAACC

The Georgia State African-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (GSAACC) is established to operate as an enterprise located in the State of Georgia and specifically headquartered in the city of Cordele, Crisp County.

The Mission Statement broadly interprets the overall vision of the Founders who thoughtfully included the elements of community development, economic development in tourism, business technical assistance, and includes cultural, political and economic development.

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OUR PURPOSE

Mission, Vision & Membership

01

OUR MISSION

Fuel. Educate. Fund.

To fuel, educate and fund the entrepreneurial spirit of African Americans in the State of GA.

02

OUR VISION

Leading Advocates

To become the leading advocate of entrepreneurship for African Americans in the State of GA, ultimately leading to prosperity for all.

03

AS A MEMBER YOU:

Will be actively promoted

Will be offered workshops, seminars, and more

Will be offered established opportunities for funding

HISTORICAL EVENT

GA General Assembly Awards GSAACC, Inc House Resolution

In 2019, The GA African American Chamber of commerce was awarded a house resolution by the GA General Assembly. The resolution was sponsored by State Rep. David Dreyer (via State Senate Dist 53).

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LEADERSHIP

Our Board of Directors

Thomas Swain

Thomas Swain

Founder / Chairman / Attorney

Patricia Swain

Patricia Swain

Co-Founder / Secretary

Dr. James Hill

Dr. James Hill

Board Vice Chair

Shelly Lewis

Shelly Lewis

Tourism Director

Olivia Coley-Pearson

Olivia Coley-Pearson

Political Liaison

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