Cube Me

A specialized entrepreneur development and training program with four parts:
Phase 1: Participants attend a Check-in and Check-up business assessment
Phase 2: Develop a Roadmap to Success
Phase 3: Engage in Mentor/Protégé initiative
Phase 4: Assessment and evaluation.

This program includes a series of roundtables with curriculum developed to tackle strategic planning, branding, budget planning, client acquisition, proposal and business plan writing, marketing and communication, capacity building, and access to capital, among other topics. The program will offer participants a world-class toolkit essential for business growth and development.

LEAP

Local Entrepreneur Advancement Program (LEAP) is a 60-second pitch competition for Entrepreneurs to articulate their vision, purpose and need for support in front of a live audience. Award includes $10,000 grant, coaching, training, brand ambassadorship, and affinity program exclusive, “Black Advantage Card.”

Supplier Diversity

The AACCCF Supplier Diversity Initiative focuses on inclusion, not exclusion, by developing relationships and strategic partnerships with procurement officers, diversity and inclusion representatives, elected officials and community leaders. The Chamber will simultaneously vet and prepare our members through entrepreneur training and development and provide mentors and other opportunities.