FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: African American Chamber of Commerce PA, NJ, DE
Name: Jessica Cosmé Platt
Number: (724) 991-2636
Email: [email protected]
(Philadelphia, PA)- As the leading advocate of equitable access and expansion for Black businesses, the African American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE (AACC), is pleased to announce the opening of its new office, located in the heart of Philadelphia’s innovation hub, Schuylkill Yards.
“As we all work to reinforce and expand our Black business community, the AACC is excited to embark on this new chapter, housed in the newest hub of innovation. It’s vital to have representation, and inclusion in all industries, in all spaces. This location gives us the opportunity to expand reach for our members into an emerging industry, and an emerging community, that is on the rise not only in Philadelphia, but across the country;” said Regina A. Hairston, President and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce. “We appreciate Brandywines partnership and look forward to continuing our work in a space and environment that matches our focus and enthusiasm for the future.
”The new location will allow the AACC to expand upon and showcase its resources and the expertise to galvanize and convene the Black Business Community with key decision-makers for internal forums, roundtables, focus groups, press conferences, and networking and development opportunities.
“Our new home allows us to host our members alongside the high-value stakeholders, principles, and partners that the AACC is committed to working together to build a thriving Black business community through policy impact, economic development, business prosperity,” said Hairston. As a committed, full service realty partner Brandywine Realty Trust has provided office space to the AACC at 3020 Market Street, Suite 520, Philadelphia, PA. This commitment aligns with Bandywine’s values and their mission to stimulate long-term economic growth and to positively impact the communities in which their residents work and spend time. Spaces are designed for productivity, creativity and business success for professional and community pillars like the AACC.
About the African American Chamber of Commerce: The AACC is the leading advocate for minority owned business in the Delaware Valley and Southeastern Pennsylvania. Its purpose is to enhance the growth and effectiveness of African American owned businesses in the Delaware Valley, and thereby, to improve the economic conditions within the regional African American community. Its primary goal is to further the interests of businesses by responding to the needs of the business community and serving as an advocate for the purpose of increasing economic opportunities for the African American community.
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