Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce
Cause Area
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Employment
- Race & Ethnicity
Location
912 East 11th Street, Suite AAustin, TX 78702 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce (GABC) promotes the development of African-American businesses and the expansion of the Greater Austin business community by providing resources, technical assistance, and leadership on policy issues that enhance economic growth and by promoting convention and tourism.
Description
The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce, then the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce (CCAACC), was incorporate in 1982. Founded by eleven community, political and business leaders within Austin, the organization was established to bring awareness to the enormous amount of dollars generated from black consumers in the form of travel and tourism within the goal of providing economic prosperity for African-American businesses and the general Greater Austin region.