DALLAS, TX - The Texas Association of African-American Chambers of Commerce (TAAACC) will hold its Fourth Annual Conference and Spot Bid Fair, Thursday and Friday, September 19-20, 2002 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel-Dallas. Business and political leaders as well as representatives from chambers of commerce across the state of Texas will be in attendance.
In conjunction with the conference, TAAACC is hosting a “Doing Business Texas Style” Spot Bid Fair, which offers an afternoon of networking, bid opportunities and bid awards for historically underutilized businesses within the State of Texas. Among the notables scheduled to speak at the conference are Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price and one of America’s foremost political figures, Reverend Jesse Jackson, president and founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.

TAAACC Chairman Reginald Gates stated, “Our primary focus is to establish a statewide network of African-American chambers to encourage uniformity toward the creation of a strong economic base and improved opportunities for African- American business enterprises throughout the state of Texas.” Conference registration fees are $40 for Members, $100 for Non-Members and $150 for Corporations & State Agencies. Exhibit booth fees are $150 for Members, $250 for Non-Members and $500 for Corporations & State Agencies. (exhibit booth includes two (2) COMP registrations).

Formed in 1988, TAAACC promotes the interests of the African-American community statewide through effective leadership and the development of programs and services that foster economic development, networking, education, business expansion and advocacy.  Workshops will be led by business and political leaders from across the state and will include “HUB Outreach Initiatives,” “Tools for Business” and “Procurement Strategies for Growing Your Chamber” Call 512/457-0370 for more information.