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Join the Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce at the
Economic Outlook Luncheon 2008-2009

Hear the forecast on how Georgia's and the Athens area's economies will perform. Economic predictions will cover employment, income, population, and real estate. The analysis also will focus on the prospects for specific economic sectors such as retailing and hospitality. This year's speech will be given by Robert T. Sumichrast, Dean, Terry College of Business.

On May 12, 2008, the National Black Chamber of Commerce will be participating in the kick-off of the French African Diaspora Chamber of Commerce to be held in Paris, France. This will be a very historical moment and will greatly enhance our influence in trade and business development in Africa and the Caribbean.

The Paris Chamber will represent the 8 million Blacks in France and will provide dialogue to all the French speaking nations who are a part of the French Commonwealth. Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce President, Anna Henderson and Executive Director, Theresa Walker will travel to Paris with a delegation of NBCC affiliates to participate and join in this historic celebration.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. hosted its first-ever Jobs and Opportunities Zone (JOZ) Partner Orientation session in Bentonville, Ark. in February 2008. Georgia Black Chamber President Anna Henderson was invited to participate in this session to receive tools and training to implement the JOZ program.

The GBCC is one of five organizations in DeKalb County participating in the JOZ program initiative which includes a $30K economic development and small business spotlight grants to each partner. Other organizations include DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce, South DeKalb Business Association, Mexican American Business Chamber and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The partnerships with Wal-Mart Stores will help bolster economic opportunities surrounding the new Memorial Drive Supercenter in Decatur.

In early April, the GBCC will provide more information on the Wal-Mart JOZ program and will include details on the small business selection criteria. Each JOZ participating organization will highlight five member businesses throughout the year. Selected businesses will receive free advertisements in local newspapers, in-store radio promo, and much more

Small Business Procurement Fair
April 3, 2008
Georgia International Convention Center
Atlanta, Georgia

Meet with over 75 Government and Prime Contractor buyers and hundreds of small businesses.

Thank You for your support
of a Successful GBCC
10th Annual Legislative
Prayer Breakfast

January 12, 2008

A special thanks to our sponsors:
Freddie Mac, AT&T, H A Office 515, Inc., The Development Authority of DeKalb County - Congressman Henry "Hank" Johnson, Georgia Power Company, Johnson Concrete Company, Inc., MARTA, Optimal Health Chiropractic Center, Parsons, Synovus - Atlanta Metro Black Chamber of Commerce, Richard Oden/Rockdale County, Dr. Anthony Parrish, DeVon Hudson State Farm Insurance Agency, C.E.R.M., Rainey Business Center, Sentinel Offender Services, and UGA-Small Business Development Center/MBU

Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce and WorkGiant have formed a partnership to assist companies and job seekers to overcome the many issues of Internet recruiting and job search. Currently companies are spending billions of dollars on Internet advertising without the guarantee of a successful hire. According to Staffing.org Recruitment Efficiency Index, the true cost of a hire is 18% of the annual salary. Job seekers are at risk when they post their confidential resume information online and are bombarded with SPAM. We are committed to giving you a more positive experience.