African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE

Get to know the woman behind the leadership, connect with Philadelphia Style Magazine. ✨ Our President and CEO, Regina A. Hairston, is featured in Philadelphia Style Magazine’s Women of Style issue, offering readers a closer look at her journey, leadership, and impact. We appreciate Philadelphia Style Magazine for using its platform to recognize Black leaders like Regina who are helping to shape the future of business and our region. 📣Philadelphia Style Magazine as an official media sponsor of the AACC’s 33rd Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony! Join us on October 29 at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect and network with the Philadelphia Style team alongside more than 500 business owners, corporate partners, elected officials, and regional leaders. Want to connect with Philadelphia Style Magazine? BE IN THE ROOM! 🔗 Register: aachamber.com Hair @naturallyeverafterboss Makeup @tdrmakeup #AACC33 #BuildWhatsNext #PhiladelphiaStyle #WomenOfStyle BlackLeadership BlackBusiness PhiladelphiaEvents

We’re proud to be a community partner of the 2026 Pennsylvania Conference for Women—and even prouder that Regina A. Hairston , President & CEO of the AACC, will be among this year’s speakers! On November 5, more than 8,000 professionals will gather in Philadelphia for a day of bold conversations, professional growth, inspiration, and connection. Regina joins an incredible lineup featuring Kylie Kelce, Mindy Kaling, Bozoma Saint John, Lindsey Vonn, and Tayari Jones, along with dynamic breakout sessions, activations, experiences, and complimentary career services. Attendees can also catch our member MinkeeBlue Travel & Work Bags , who will be co-exhibiting alongside the Chamber at the conference and showcasing her business to thousands of professionals! Regina’s presence on this statewide stage—and MinkeeBlue’s participation—reflects the power of representation and advance AACC’s mission to create greater visibility, relationships, resources, and opportunities for Black businesses and leaders. Members of our community can register for a special rate of $350���a savings of $95 off Early Bird pricing—while supplies last. 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/ezb8E3ZN Join us as we support Regina, celebrate MinkeeBlue, and connect with women from across the Commonwealth!

On September 15, the 4th Annual PAGE Real Estate & Construction Summit brings together leaders across development, construction, workforce, investment, and economic opportunity. Among them is Jodie H., President of PIDC , Philadelphia’s public private economic development corporation. With more than 30 years of experience spanning economic development, finance, government, consulting, and community investment, Jodie brings a powerful perspective on how capital and development can create broader opportunity across Philadelphia. Before joining PIDC, she spent nearly two decades at the U.S. Department of the Treasury of the CDFI Fund, where she oversaw significant federal investment supporting communities and businesses across the country. Also joining the conversation: Ryan Boyer Jr., Keynote Speaker and Regional Business Representative, Laborers' District Council Benefit Funds @Michael Carroll, Deputy Managing Director, City of Philadelphia Together, they will explore what it means to truly Change the Face of Philadelphia and ensure that the investments transforming our city create lasting opportunity for the people and businesses already here. Be in the room for what comes next. Thank you to our sponsors: The Bellwether District HSC Builders & Construction Managers Carr & Duff @BFW Group IMC Construction Official drink sponsor Diggs Boys Bourbon Register now and claim your place in the conversation. #PAGESummit #EconomyLeague #Philadelphia #RealEstate #Construction #EconomicDevelopment #SupplierDiversity

Building on the momentum of March Madness, We are proud to continue our partnership with La Salle Men's Basketball Our March Madness conversation around NIL highlighted something we believe is increasingly important for businesses across our region: there are significant opportunities to engage with collegiate sports, student-athletes, universities, and the broader sports ecosystem. From NIL partnerships and brand engagement to mentorship, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and community investment, collegiate athletics can create meaningful connections between businesses and the next generation of talent. We’re excited to support La Salle’s upcoming basketball dinner and continue building on the momentum of our work together. The evening will feature an impressive lineup of basketball leaders, including: 🏀 Mike Gansey, President of Basketball Operations, Philadelphia 76ers 🏀 Paul Johnson, Vice President of Player Development, Sacramento Kings 🏀 Darris Nichols, Head Coach, La Salle Men's Basketball 🎙️ Fran Dunphy, MC & Host This is more than a night celebrating basketball. It’s another opportunity to bring business, athletics, education, and community together—and to continue the conversation about how our region can maximize the opportunities emerging in collegiate sports. We look forward to continuing this partnership with La Salle and creating new opportunities for our business community to engage. https://lnkd.in/ghUkGBXY #AACC #LaSalleUniversity #NIL #CollegiateAthletics #BusinessAndSports Philadelphia MarchMadness Partnership

33 years of continuity. 250 years of contribution. The future is ours to build. For 33 years, we’ve championed Black businesses, strengthened connections, and created opportunities that move our region forward. Now, it’s time to Build What’s Next. Join the African American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE for our 33rd Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony—our premier event of the year, bringing together 500+ business owners, corporate partners, elected officials, and leaders to celebrate impact, recognize excellence, and build the relationships shaping our region’s future. 📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6pm-9pm 📍 Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia ⭐️Dinner & Open Bar ⭐️Awards Ceremony ⭐️Live Entertainment ⭐️Regional Connections Secure your seat today! #BuildWhatsNext #AACC33 #BlackBusiness #BlackExcellence #AACC

🔨 Calling Skilled Trades Businesses! AACC, in partnership with Power Home Remodeling , is connecting qualified contractors with potential subcontracting opportunities throughout the region. We’re looking for contractors specializing in: 🏠 Windows 🏠 Siding 🏠 Roofing 🏠 Gutters Through the Install Partner Pathway Program, businesses can join a pipeline of qualified installation partners who may be considered for future projects with Power Home Remodeling Group. AACC members and non-members are encouraged to apply. Scan the QR code. This partnership reflects AACC’s mission in action—creating greater access to contracts, relationships, and resources that position businesses for growth. @powerhrg for investing in that mission by helping open doors to meaningful contracting opportunities across our region. Scan the QR code. #AACC #PowerHomeRemodeling #SkilledTrades #ContractingOpportunities #Subcontractors BusinessGrowth

We kicked off the State of the AACC 2026 Tour @oath_84 , and Wilmington showed UP! 🙌🏾🔥 Thank you to everyone who joined us for an incredible evening of connection, collaboration, and conversation centered on “The Next Stage of Growth: How Business Leaders Scale with Strategy.” A special thank you to our outstanding panelists: 🔹 Lynette Sutton , Girl Concrete, Inc. 🔹 Daivy Dambreville, Power Home Remodeling 🔹 William Bowie, Empower Construction, LLC 🔹 Craig Williams, Pride Enterprises, Inc. And to our moderator, Jovan Goldstein of JT Goldstein LLC, for leading such a dynamic and insightful discussion on the strategies, partnerships, and leadership decisions that fuel business growth. From meaningful networking and Chamber updates to member success stories, catered refreshments, and live entertainment, Wilmington set the tone for an incredible State of the AACC Tour. Thank you to our presenting sponsor @tdbank_us for pouring into the mission of the Chamber. Next stop: Camden! #StateOfTheAACC #AACC2026Tour #WilmingtonDE #BlackBusiness #BusinessGrowth

We kept the momentum going at the State of the AACC 2026 Tour in Camden, and the city showed UP! 🙌🏾🔥 Thank you to everyone who joined us for an inspiring evening of connection, collaboration, and conversation focused on “Building Opportunity, Development, Relationships & Economic Growth.” A special thank you to our featured speakers: 🔹 Mayor Victor Carstarphen, City of Camden 🔹 Lynette Sutton , Girl Concrete, Inc. 🔹 The Michaels Organization And thank you to our moderator, Chill Moody, Owner of Nice Things LLC and AACC Brand Ambassador-in-Residence, for leading an engaging discussion on the power of partnerships, investment, and creating opportunities that strengthen our communities. From meaningful networking and Chamber updates to member success stories and great conversations, Camden delivered another unforgettable stop on the tour. A special thank you to our presenting sponsor @tdbank_us for your continued commitment to positioning Black businesses for long-term success. Honorable mentiion goes to our sponsor @purpleglovescc for getting the venue together!!! 🧹🧽 Next stop: Philadelphia! ⚾️ #StateOfTheAACC #AACC2026Tour #CamdenNJ #BlackBusiness #EconomicDevelopment

We wrapped up the State of the AACC 2026 Tour in Philadelphia, and what an incredible way to close out the tour! 🙌🏾⚾️ Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Home of the @phillies stadium for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and conversation centered on “Positioning Black Business for the Next 250 Years.” A special thank you to our featured speakers: 🔹 Karen Fegley, Acting Director of Commerce, City of Philadelphia 🔹 Nadir Jones, Director of the Office of Business Impact & Economic Advancement, City of Philadelphia 🔹 Craig & Felicia Williams, HiTouch Luxury Charter 🔹 Rasheed Khan, TD Bank Congratulations to Hi Touch Luxury Charter on the successful fleet ribbon cutting! We are proud to celebrate this exciting milestone with one of our valued members and appreciate your partnership and commitment to our business community. From meaningful networking and Chamber updates to member success stories, valuable business insights, and incredible connections, Philadelphia was the perfect finale to an outstanding three-city tour. A heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor TD for your unwavering commitment to positioning Black businesses for long-term success. We also extend our gratitude to sponsor Samone Advisors, partners, speakers, attendees, volunteers, and the Philadelphia Phillies for helping make this tour a tremendous success. Three cities. Hundreds of business leaders. Countless new connections. The work continues. #StateOfTheAACC #AACC2026Tour #Philadelphia #BlackBusiness EconomicDevelopment PositioningBlackBusiness