What is the Black Chamber of Commerce?
We shall also:
A better community means better business conditions. In every community, it is from the profitable business operations that all other benefits derive. The Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County, works for the betterment of the entire community. Only by succeeding in this fundamental goal, can we provide the jobs and produce the wealth of finance for all the governmental, civic, educational, cultural and charitable needs that our community is faced with every day. The Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County, members will provide the ideas, the drive, the goals, the funds and the voluntary services to keep the chamber a valuable commodity within the community.
"Good for Business. . ."
"Good for Community. . ."
"Good for Everyone"
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BCCLC President, Arthur J. Gass, Sr.
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The Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County (BCCLC) is a
broad-based federation of business, industrial, professional firms and
interested individuals within Lake County that are organized to enhance the
economic and socioeconomic health of their community.
It is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation of voluntary membership that
invests time and money to carry forward programs that are relevant to
members; needs and benefit the local economy.
It is the catalytic agency that brings together all the forces, both public and
private, through which common goals can be resolved. The basic mission of
the Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County, is to create and promote
a climate where African-American business and industry can operate in a
productive and profitable manner to stimulate economic growth and
development within the community we serve.
- Promote the African-American business community and the entire
area for the betterment of all Contribute to strong economic
development efforts in order to build a robust business climate,
increase sales and generate greater dollar volume.
- Lobby to protect and enhance our state and local business
environment and have a voice in government and legislative affairs.
- Provide educational seminars to members aimed at physical and
profitable growth.
- Work closely with North Chicago, Waukegan, and Zion Municipal
government to win local state and federal dollars.
- Publish a quarterly newsletter that keeps members up to date on
chamber activities.
- Provide social contact and an excellent networking system through
breakfast meetings, and many other special.
- Access to health care benefits, which are passed along to
members and their employees.