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At Sac Summit, California African American Chamber of Commerce Shows Growing Clout; Lays Out Top Goals

In step with its commitment to drive economic growth, equity, and wealth creation for African American businesses in the Gold- en State, the California African American Chamber of Commerce (CAACC) held its third annual California American Economy Summit at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento on January

Organized by CAACC President and CEO Ahmad Holmes, along with CB Communications, mem- bers and the board of directors of the statewide organization shared the group's current priorities and talked about its growing influence across California.

"This is not just about being a state chamber. This is about all of the information we are gathering for our CAACC membership that trickles down to all the chambers

FBN/DBA $99 www.wssnews.com | (909)384-8131 across the state," said Chairper- son Patricia Watts, who is also the proprietor of Cerritos-based FCI Management, an energy and water consulting firm.

"The idea is that we are one voice. Especially when it comes. to policy issues and information sharing. We're only stronger if we work together," Watts said, speak- ing about the CAACC's growing influence.

With the theme "Driving Equity Through Economic Innovation," discussions at the CAACC sum- mit focused on the intersection of policy and commerce, aiming to widen access to California's eco- nomic landscape for historically underfunded communities.

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