Nov242025

Transformative leader: Iola Harper wants to continue to help Philly businesses grow

Community News, Local Business News, Member Spotlight

Iola Harper, executive director of the Women’s Opportunities Resource Center (WORC), was featured by The Philadelphia Tribune for her leadership in expanding entrepreneurial training, small-business lending, and support services across the region. Under her direction, WORC recently secured funding to broaden its impact into Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, and Chester counties, reinforcing her commitment to strengthening…

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Nov182025

African-American Chamber of Commerce Releases Statement Following Announcement of the City’s New Small and Local Business Program

Media & Press Releases

Today, the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE hosted Mayor Cherelle L. Parker for a press conference and executive order signing highlighting the City’s updated contracting and procurement policies. As we navigate these policy shifts, we will move forward with realistic pragmatism: hopeful that Philadelphia’s Black business community will benefit from these…

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African-American Chamber of Commerce Applauds the Shapiro-Davis Administration for Standing Up for Pennsylvania’s Diverse Business Community

Media & Press Releases

November 3, 2025 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590   Honorable Sean Duffy: Re: AACC–PA–NJ–DE Response to DOT’s DBE/ACDBE Interim Final Rule The African American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware (AACC) appreciate the opportunity to comment…

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Nov32025

Pa. Black businesses call on Shapiro to push back on Trump Administration attacks

Business, Local Business News, National Business News

The African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE (AACC) is calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro to push back against what they see as Trump Administration attacks on Pennsylvania‘s diverse businesses. Read the complete article at: Central Penn Business Journal View our official press release: Black Business Leaders Applaud Governor Shapiro

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