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Introduction
Quad County African American Chamber of
Commerce
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• The Quad County African American
Chamber of Commerce (QCAACC) was
founded in August 1993 and covers
DuPage, Kane, Will & Kendall counties in
Illinois.
• 2014 marks the Chamber's 21st year of
operation, representing the business
interests of our members, partners and
the Aurora business community at-large.
• The QCAACC is an inclusive
organization and welcomes all
businesses as members.
• The Chamber enjoys and values its
strong corporate relationships with
companies such as: ComEd, Nicor Gas,
FHP, Peerless-AV, Mitutoyo and
Hollywood Casino.
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• The Chamber has well established
partnerships with key academic institutions
of higher learning which include:
Waubonsee Community College,
Benedictine University, Aurora University,
Westwood College (DuPage Campus) and
Rasmussen College (Aurora Campus).
• The Chamber is an affiliate of the Illinois
Black Chamber of Commerce and
continues to cultivate its relationships with
the Aurora Regional Chamber of
Commerce and the Aurora Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce.
• Additionally, we have viable relationships
with other community-based and non-profit
organizations such as; the African
American Men of Unity (AAMOU), Fox
Valley Credit Union (FVCU), BOYS 2 MEN
and the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois.
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There are numerous programs available for members to take advantage to help grow
their organization. These programs are designed to enhance the professional
development and growth of our members and their respective businesses.
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Business After Hours:
Networking Program
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Business Before Hours:
Networking Program **
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Lunch & Learn:
Networking Program
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Women of Influence:
Education & Networking Program ***
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Golf & Silent Auction:
Scholarship Fundraiser Program
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Jazz Brunch:
Scholarship Awards Program
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Leadership Academy:
Education Program **
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Office Depot:
Affinity Program ***
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Fox Valley Credit Union:
Affinity Program ***
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Liberty Mutual:
Affinity Program ***
** In Partnership with Aurora Chamber of Commerce
*** New in 2013-14
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Member Education & Networking Programs
Business After Hours
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Member Education & Networking Programs
Business After Hours
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Member Education & Networking Programs
Lunch & Learn Networking
Business Before Hours
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Member Education & Networking Programs
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Scholarship Fundraiser
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Scholarship Fundraiser
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2014 Scholarship Award Program
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Leadership Academy
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Affinity Partners
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Community Engagement
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Community Engagement
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Community Engagement
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Community Engagement
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Community Engagement
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Community Engagement
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Community Engagement
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Community Engagement
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Public Sector Engagement
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Public Sector Engagement
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Public Sector Engagement
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International Engagement
Ganiyu Dada, CEO
Kofa International &
Chamber Member
Conducting Business Discussions
with group visiting from Kano
Chamber in Nigeria
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Chamber Partner Engagement
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Member Business Promotion & Recognition
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Member Business Promotion
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Member Business Promotion
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Member Business Promotion
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Thank You Members!
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Thank You Members!
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Thank You Members!
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Thank You Members!
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Thank You Members!
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Thank You Members!
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Confidential
Thank You Corporate Partners
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Thank You Sponsors
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Thank You Sponsors