ccaacc year in review 2012

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FY 2012:

A YEAR IN REVIEW


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Austin Awesomeness

Chairman and Presidents Message

CCAACC

Strategy and Programs

CCAACC In the News

Upcoming Events

CCAACC New Headquarters

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WELCOME TOAUSTIN, TEXAS


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790,390

AUSTIN AWESOMENESSForbes calls Austin Americas No. 1

Boom Town July 2011

The Business Journals ranked Austin

the #1 Hottest Spot to Start a Small

Business, July 2011

Austin is ranked #1 on Kiplingers list of

the Best Cities for the Next Decade,

May 2010

Austin is the Top U.S. City for Young

Adults, Business Journals, June 2011

CNBC ranks Austin as one of the Best

Cities to Relocate to in America,

December 2010

Population, 2010

8.1%

Black Population, percent, 2010

80,582

Total number of firms, 2007

3.9%

Black-owned firms, percent, 2007

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It doesnt get much better than this.


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CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENTAshton Cumberbatch, Jr. | Natalie Madeira Coeld


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Dear CCAACC Community Members & Partners:

It has been my distinct privilege to serve as your Chairman in 2012. This year has

brought much transition and positive change to the chamber, helping to make us

one of the most accomplished African American chambers in the nation.

We hope you have had the opportunity to take advantage of the numerous member

benefits the Chamber has to offer and will continue to support our efforts through-

out 2013. We have a number of very exciting programs and partnerships planned.

From our Annual Awards Gala to our Black Elected Officials reception and commu-

nity leadership awards to our new and existing business and networking programs,

the Chamber truly does have something for everyone.

We hope that you find the Chamber to be an excellent resource and connector asyou continue to grow and thrive, and wish you the best for a successful 2013.

Ashton Cumberbatch

CCAACC Board Chair 2012 - 2014

Chairmans MessageAshton Cumberbatch Jr.

Dear CCAACC Members & General Business Community:

It has been an honor and privilege to serve as the President & CEO for the Capital

City African American Chamber of Commerce in 2012.

Since our founding in 1982, the Capital City African American Chamber of

Commerce has dedicated itself to providing assistance to all small businesses within

the Greater Austin region. We strongly believe that all businesses should be given

the opportunity to reach their full potential. Not only does the Chamber provide

avenues for small businesses to gather further assistance, but also, the Chamber

offers training and networking opportunities for individuals and businesses to

expand their visibility within the community.

The past year was filled with remarkable accomplishments that have created a solid

foundation for the chamber to better support African-American commerce in theregion and I am confident this organization will continue to exceed expectations.

This year the chamber demonstrated that it has the wherewithal to r epresent the

African-American business community, gain and maintain your trust and

confidence, and the ingenuity to introduce initiatives to attract new businesses and

increase the acumen of local firms.

We have taken steps to sharpen the focus of the Chambers activities on the needs

of the unique business community in the greater Austin region, by developing a

strategic vision for how we can best advance the well-being of our dynamic and

diverse membership. We have developed an organizational structure for the future

that continues to make great strides on behalf of local small businesses andAfrican-American community.

We recognize that we are only as strong as our members, and the Chamber is

continuously working to help enhance the businesses that make our organization an

influential alliance. We are pleased to present this annual report which highlighting

our activities, and you, during 2011 and 2012.

Sincerely,

Natalie Madeira Cofield

President & Chief Executive Officer

Presidents MessageNatalie M. Cofield

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CCAACCMission | Board Directors | Membership


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Staff

Natalie Madeira Cofield - President & CEO

Kenneth Williams - Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

Our MissionThe Capital City African-American C hamber of Commerce (CCAACC) pr omotes 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.

Our Vision

Serving as a bridge for African-American

businesses and the Greater Austin business

community to obtain greater prosperity and

influence within Central Texas.

Our Community

What makes the Chamber effective? The

strength of our members. Powered by the

collective influence of local businesses and

our strategic partners, the Chamber is

uniquely positioned to capture

opportunity and advance a business

agenda. Member-driven programs,

initiatives and policies create a platform forbusiness connections, professional

development and community involvement.

Our History

The Capital City Chamber of Commerce was

incorporated in 1982. Founded by eleven

community, political and business leaders

within Austin, the organization was

established to bring awareness to theenormous 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.

Our Values

CCAACC exists to deliver the capital to our

members, the African-American and

Greater Austin Business Community. Our

five pillars of service:

Advocacy

Access to Capital

Contracting Entrepreneur Training

Chamber Development

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CCAACC and USBC

CCAACC Board of Directors

Board DirectorsAshton Cumberbatch, Jr. (Chair)

Vice President, Advocacy and Community

Relations

Seton Healthcare Network

Gene B. McMenamin (Treasurer)

General Manager

Omni Downtown

Roger Davis (Secretary)

Accountant3M

Robiaun Charles

Assistant Vice President of Division of Diversity

and Community Engagement

University of Texas at Austin

Patricia Hayes

Principal/Owner

PVH Consulting Group, LLC.

Gary Linder

President & CEO

PeopleFund

Joyce McDonald

Executive Director and Co-Founder

Frameworks Community

Development Corporation, Inc.

Michael McLennan

President & CEO

KeepitDigital

Steve Wanta

Executive Program Director

Whole Foods Markets Foundation

Dr. Roderick Smothers

Vice President for Institutional

Advancement

Huston-Tillotson University

Carl Huntley(RETIRED JULY 2012)


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Corporate Members

Financial Level Overview

(GENERAL CCAACC PHOTO)

Membership

Corporate

Small Business

$185 - $1,000

$25 - $100

$250 - $500

$2,500 - $10,000

Non-Profit/Government

Individuals

Community Partners

Dell

IBM

HEB3M

CPS Energy

Frost National Bank

Hewlett Packard

Capital Metro

Omni Hotel

Samsung

SetonGSD&M

State Farm Insurance

University of Texas at Austin

Wells Fargo Bank

The University of Texas at Austin

Division of Diversity and CommunityEngagement

City of Austin

Austin American-Statesman

Austin Gay & Lesbian Chamber of

Commerce

Austin Chamber of Commerce

Brazil-Texas Chambers of Commerce

AUSTIN IS THE TOPU.S. CITY FOR

YOUNG ADULTSBusiness Journals, June 2011

Texas Facilities Commission

National Association of Black AccountantsNational Black MBA Association

The University of Texas at Austin

DiversiTech

Texas Commission of Environmental Quality

Color of Tech

Austin Area Urban League

Black Professional Alliance


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11th Street Station Restaurant & Bar

61 Brothers LLC

AAA Texas Club Service, LLCAARP Texas

African Leadership Bridge

All Cities Mortgage

Allen Johnson

American Cancer Society

American Diabetes Association

American Heart Association

Anderson, Monica

Apogee Elements

April Hawthorne

AT&T

Austin Community College

Austin Fire Department

Austin Gay & Lesbian Chamber of

Commerce

Austin Independent School District

Austin Police Association

AvecMode

Barnes, Joi

Blacks in Technology

Blogging While Brown

Body Trainers

Bouneftic

Caldwell, Lee

Cap City Med SupplyCapital Excavation Company

Capital Idea

Capital Metro

Capitol Credit Union

CASA of Travis County

Castle Techology Group

Central Austin Auto Detail

Child Inc.

Choice Investments

Chris Haywood

City of Austin-Austin Water Utility

CJ Turner

Clemons, Cheri

Coca-Cola Enterprises Bottling Companies

Community Care

Cora Wright

CPS Energy

Darren Moses

DATAVISE Information Technology Services

Dell

Demitra Alexander

Eastside CafEco Chic Floral

EcoGrid Energy

Edward Jones (Shalana D. Poole)

Farmers Insurance

Feel Rich, Inc.

Feelrich

Foundation Communities

Frameworks CDC

Frances Jones

Frost Bank

Garrett, ZaGloria Diesha

Genesis National HealthcareGoodwill Industries

Grace

Greater Texas Federal Credit Union

GSD&M

HartBeat Productions

Hawthorn, April

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2012/2013 FY Members

Presentation of the Plaques - 2012 Black Elected Ofcials Program

Heatwave Interactive

HEB

HelioVolt Corporation

Hewlett Packard

Hill Country Conservancy

Hilton Hotel-Downtown

Hodge

Holiday Inn - Midtown

Holland, Leon

Hospice Austin

Huston-Tillotson College

I Can Do That

IBM

IC2 Institute at the University of Texas

At Austin

ImageNet Consulting

Imperial Realty

Information Technology Industry

Council

Innovo (Global Consum. Innov.)

Jackson Walker LLP

Jackson, Robena

Jeffrey Anyomi

Johnson, Allen

JPMorgan Chase Bank

JTA Flooring

KBDC

KDH Unlimited Events

Keep it Digital

Keller-Williams Realty

Kenneth Williams

Lavish Cakes & Catering


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ONE OF THE BESTCITIES TO RELOCATE

TO IN AMERICACNBC, December 2011

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2012/2013 FY Members(Continued)

LegalShield

Legalzoom

Lippman, Victoria

Long Center, The

Luellen, Vicki

Majestic Design Group

Marilyn Deen

Meade

Media Communication Council

Michael Campbell

Michael Trimble

Mike Adams Enterprise

Minuteman Press

Mitchell, Carol

Mitchies Gallery

Mustang Technical Consultants, Inc.NAMI Austin

Nationwide Insurance

National Association of Black

Accountants

National Basket Ball Development

League (Austin Toros)

National Black MBA

National Forum for Black Public

Administrators

NE Ventures

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown

P.D. Morrison Enterprises, Inc.Pearson

PeopleFund

Pivot Networks

Poku

Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.

Press Next Media

Pretty Clean Auto Detailing Service Inc.

Primerica Financial Services

PVH Consulting Group

R.L.Wright, REALTORS

Radisson-North

RadMedX

Rep. Eddie Rodriquez

Robena Jackson

Robert L. Wright Realtors

Ronnie McDonald

Ruby January

SalesVu

SAM, Inc.

Samsung

Sanchez, Marion

Sanders\WingoSE3

Seay Group (The)

Seton Family of Hospitals

Solar Jooce

Sonia Gaillard

Southwest Key Programs

St James Episcopal School

State Farm Insurance Companies-Glasco

Stefanie L. Spells

Strategic Investment Management

Strayer University

Tasha E. RoblesTeezMe Creations

Texas Gas Service Company

The African Leadership Brid ge

Time Warner Cable

T-Mobile

Travis County Sheriffs Office

Trifecta Fire

Trumpet Angel Media

TXU Energy

U.S. Small Business Administration

Ujima Magazine

University of Texas @ Austin Division of

Diversity and Community Engagement

Victoria Lippman

Wayne Robinson Productions

Building Partnerships - 2012 Black Elected Ofcials Program

Wellness is Wealth

Wells Fargo Bank

Wyndham Gardens

Yellow Cab Company

ZaGloria Diesha Garrett


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STRATEGY AND PROGRAMSCommunity | Business | Family


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1. Strengthen OperationsCCAACC will proactively, recruit and retain diverse, high quality, executive and board

leadership and implement strategies to improve sustainability and operations

eectiveness.

2011 -2012 Accomplishments

CCAACC streamlines communication launching monthly Capital Report and

Weekly Upcoming Programs Newsletter - November

CCAACC Announces 9 New Board Members - January

CCAACC Launches New Website March

CCAACC Holds Board Retreat - May

CCAACC Announces 9 New Board Members - January

CCAACC streamlines communication launching monthly Capital Report and

Weekly Upcoming Programs Newsletter November

CCAACC wins Chamber of Year from the Texas Association of African American

Chambers of Commerce at 2012 Conference

2. Strengthen Programming & OutreachCCAACC will develop programming to support educational exchange in high growth

industry sectors that lead to business attraction, retention, job growth and creation and

economic gains for the Greater Austin region.

2011 -2012 Signature Programming

Biz Brunch with Capital Metros CEO, Linda Watson - September Innovative

Strategies for Building a Creative Media Business w/ NBMBA- Austin November

Lunch & Learn: Austin Green Business Program w/City of Austin - NovemberC

CAACC Procurement Series: Government Track Texas Facilities Commission - January

Lunch & Learn: Financial Planning w/ Primerica - February

CCAACC Launches Procurement Program with More Than 15 Government and

Corporate Partners Including (select listing):

1. Texas Facilities Commission

2. 3M

3. UT Systems

4. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

5. Business Match-Making with Capital Metro

CCAACC SXSW Social Media for Minority Mindshare Panel - March

CCAACC partners with GOOGLEs GETLISTED and SCORE for on-line training - June

Tex-Cess CNN Finance Expert, Author and Entrepreneur Ryan Mack - April

CCAACC holds Austin Area Collaborative Chamber Reception w/ Greater Austin

Chamber and Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber - June

CCAACC Holds 1st of Annual CCAACC | CBCF Policy Trip to Washington, DC during

Congr essional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference September

AUSTIN IS AMERICASNO. 1 BOOM TOWN

Forbes, July 2011

Strategy

Community Partnership - 2012 Black Elected Ofcials Program


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3. Strengthen Economic & Business DevelopmentCCAACC will establish and cultivate relationships with regional, national and international

communities that have complimentary economic strengths and core industries to increase

trade opportunities for Austin- based businesses.

2011- 2012 Accomplishments

CCAACC Pre-Brazil Mission Reception in conjunction with University of Texas at

Austin Teresa Lonso Long Institute for Latin American Affairs January (Welcome to ATX) Pre-SXSW Welcome to Austin Reception - March

CCAACC Hosts US Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship General

Counsel and Chief of Staff Donald Cravins Jr. for Entrepreneurship Discussion- April

Austin-DC Minorities in Technology Reception in conjunction with DiversiTech and

ColorofTech June

CCAACC and members attend African American Business Agenda Policy Discussion

at White House Visit July

2012 Multi-Ethnic Chamber Alliance (MECA) Partnership Programs:

Collaborative Holiday Party & Toy Drive - December

Economic Opportunities through Green Technology Sustainability Forum withFormula One July

Career Fair & Opportunities Expo - August

New Partnerships:

Established relationships with SXSW and other Austin technology institutions

Domestic Outreach:

CCAACC Attends Recruitment Mission to New York City with Greater Austin

Chamber of Commerce

CCAACC Conducts Outreach at Black Enterprise Entrepreneurship Conference w/

Corporate Member Dell May CCAACC Targets DC Growing Technology Sector for Attraction to Austin June

CCAACC Attends San Francisco-based Black Founders Conference in San Francisco to

Establish Marketing Partnerships September

CCAACC Attends Inter-city Delegation of More Than 150 to San Jose w/ Greater

Austin Chamber of Commerce - September

International Outreach:

CCAACC Visits London Digital Shore ditch Community with Mayor Lee Leffingwell January

CCAACC Conducts 1st Outreach to Brazil on Behalf of Chamber and City of Austin

to Campinas and Sao Paulo

CCAACC Board Member Steve Wanta Visits Kenya to Connect to African

Technology Market

CCAACC Trade Mission to Brazil

4. Strengthen Knowledge of the African AmericanEconomic ClimateCCAACC seeks to serve as a data repository for information regarding the size, scale and

scope of African American rms within Central Texas to better inform advocacy for

African America n businesses


CCAACC contributes to diversity in technology dialogue with Minorities in

Technology Op-Ed for Austin Business Journal - November

CCAACC partners with UT Graduate Studies Department t to conduct research on

Greater Austin region African American businesses - December CCAACC holds Diversity Executive Roundtable Discussion at Dell - April

CCAACC speak on African American entrepreneurship at Harvard Kennedy School

of Government - March

CCAACC contributes to diversity in Austin dialogue with Are There Any Black

Building Long Lasting Connections- 2012 Black Elected Ofcials Program


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A STRATEGY FORTRUE GROWTH


People in Austin Op-ED for NPR - August

5. Strengthen Community OutreachCCAACC will expand and enhance its reach within the greater Austin African American

community and throughout the State of Texas.


Soledad OBriens CNN Black in America 4 Viewing event - November

Black Elected Officials Reception & Awards Ceremony - January

CCAACC Family Nights w/ Harlem Globetrotters - January

City of Austin Disparity Study- Request for Input - April

CCAACC holds Capital Metro: Project Connect Community Forum - June

CCAACC Establishes Relationships with African-American Affinity Groups including:

- National Society of Black Engineers

- National Black MBA Association

- Austin Black Contractors Association

- Austin Black Lawyers Association

- Blacks in Government

- Black Professionals Alliance of Austin

- National Association of Black Accountants

- National Forum for Black Public Administrators

- National Sales Network

- Blacks in Technology

Reception & Membership Drive w/ African American Affinity Groups - July

6. Strengthen MembershipCCAACC will maximize membership outreach and benets, and increase and diversify

membership.


Holiday Membership Drive December/January

CCAACC 30th Small Business Awards Gala - February

TeezMe Creations Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting May

Collaborative Reception & Membership Drive w/ African American Affinity Groups - July


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Programs &

Progress

30th Anniversary Awards GalaCelebrated 30 year s of operation as the premier African American business organiza-tion in the Greater Austin region. Honored the achievements of African-American

businessman and women, community leaders, emerging leaders who have led the

way in areas of innovation and business achieve.

Tex-Cess Entrepreneurship ProgramEntrepreneurship series that focuses on learning from notable African-Americans

across the state to share their keys to success.

Innovate: Strategies for Building a Creative

Media Business:Target Industry forum that focused on building a technology creative business in the

areas of social media, digital media, and creative media.

CCAACC National Tech RoundupAggressively promote Austin to minority start-up companies in the Silicon

Valley and Washington, D.C. forming relationships with Black Founders (San

Francisco), Diversi-Tech and Color of Tech of (Washington D.C.

SXSWEstablished relationship with SXSW and Blacks in Technology hosting the 1st annual

Welcome to ATX reception and CCAACC SXSW Panel

CCAACC Goes AbroadConducted trade missions and outreach to foreign markets by traveling to

Campinas and Sao Paulo Brazil, London, England, and Nairobi Kenya.

CNN Black in AmericaViewing and posy program discussion of CNNs Black in America which follows eight

African-American entrepreneurs along their journey of start-up and funding.

Black Elected Ofcials ReceptionRecognition of African American elected government officials, community

leaders, and trailblazers.

Chairman Cumberbatch - 2012 Black Elected Ofcials Program

CCAACC and Foreign Partners

CCAACC Board of Directors


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CCAACC IN THE NEWSLocally | Nationally


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US Black Chamber Inc.Viewing and posy program discussion of CNNs Black in America which follows eight

African-American entrepreneurs along their journey of start-up and funding.

Fox NewsBlack History Month TV Feature

Austin Business Journal- African American Chamber Hires New President & CEO (Announcement)

- Racial disparity amongst techstart-ups too great (Op-Ed By CCAACC President)

Top Stories:

CCAACC Hosts Dell at SXSW 2012

Austin American Statesman:- More inclusion needed in high-tech fields (Op-Ed By CCAACC President)

- PDMEs owner quietly builds Cedar Park company into a force in office products market

(CCAACC Chamber Member Featured)

- For Whole Planet Foundation exec, traveling world just part of the job

(CCAACC Board Member Feature)

- Austin startup calls itself first urban health media company

(CCAACC Member Feature)

- Young marketing startup snags ESPN X Games

(CCAACC Member Feature - ABJ)

- Austin startup calls itself first urban health media company (CCAACC Member

Feature)

KUTAre There Any Black People in Austin? (CCAACC President Op Ed - KUT)

Black EnterpriseAustin Locals Welcome Black Startups to SXSW

#1 ON THE LIST OFTHE BEST CITIES FORTHE NEXT DECADE

Kiplinger, May 2011


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UPCOMING EVENTSLocal | International


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Procurement Series

Doing Business with Dell

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Africa 4 Technology Summit

| Technology Innovation

Summit Johannesburg,

South Africa

Dec2-5

NYC Domestic Recruitment Trip(non-CCAACC organized program) Dec13

MECA Holiday Party

Nov6

Election Day Programming Nov10

Targeted Industry

Development Forum

Developing a TechStart-Up Company

Nov16-18

Formula One (non-CCAACC

organized program)

2013Jan7

State of Black Business in Austin Jan23

Black Elected Officials Reception

& Community Leadership Awards

Featured Remarks: Stefanie

Brown, Director of African

American Outreach, Obama

Campaign

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CCAACC Annual Small BusinessAwards Program FebDate

TBD

TAAACC Legislative Policy Day(non-CCAACC organized

program)

Building Relationships - 30th Anniversary Awards Gala


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AUSTIN IS THE #1HOTTEST SPOT TO START

A SMALL BUSINESSBusiness Journals, July 2011

Standing Room Only - 2012 Black Elected Ofcials Program

2013Mar7

CCAACC & Black Founders

Conference

Mar8-12

SXSW Interactive (CCAACC &

Black Founders Conference)

AprDateTBD

TBD - Chamber Black App

Hack-A-Thon (Chamber Black

Business Application Directory)

w/ Prarie View A&M, HTU and UTEngineering students

JunDateTBD

Procurement Program Jun25-Jul 1

Alpha Phi Alpha Annual

Conference

May15-18

Black Enterprise

Entrepreneurship Conference

Columbus Ohio

Aug8

7th Annual MECA Career FairJul18

MECA Sustainability Forum

(Green Technology)

Sep19-21

21st TAAACC Conference Sep26-29

Congressional Black Caucus

Weekend (Washington, DC) &

CCAACC Programming


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The Dedrick-Hamilton HouseIn 2006, voters supported a General Obligation bond referendum that provided

funding to create three cultural facilities for minority populations, Hispanic,

Asian, and African American. The Dedrick-Hamilton house, a historic structure

at 912 East 11th Street, was home to the family of one of the first freed slaves in

Travis County. The house was designated for r enovation and expansion to

become the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility.

The area referred to as the heart of the African Americ an community in East Austin,once hosted some of the most famous rhythm and blues singers at the nearby Victory

Grill and was integral in the civil rights movement. The Facility will add to this cultural

significance and will house ProArts Collective, an award-winning arts organization, the

Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce that provides services focused

on supporting African American businesses citywide, and a visitors bureau to

highlight the history of the culturally rich neighborhood.


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The Capital City African American Ch amber of Commerce

(CCAACC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose

mission is to promote business opportunities throughout

the greater Austin region and contribute to business

retention and attraction activities.

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