About Us

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 JMCAACC is 501(c)3 nonprofit  organization with a three-fold mission: The Growth and Development of  Member Businesses, Youth Entrepreneurial Development and Community  and  Economic Development in West Tennessee and particularly in Jackson  Madison County.

As the resource for African American business  owners, partnerships and corporations in Rural West Tennessee, our  objective is to help new and existing businesses reach their potential  by using our resources to connect them with major corporations,  community leaders, and other business owners so that they learn, grow  and network for greater economic development and success. The strength  of our businesses determines the strength of our communities and  families. Our watchword is focus. 

In keeping with that mission,  we highlight outstanding contemporary and historical business owners  through our Annual Jewel Awards Banquet.  We train and educate young  people, ages 12-18, for success in business (and in life) through  our Follow Me Into Business® youth workforce development program that  offers soft skills training, shadowing, mentoring and internships or  paid summer jobs.  As part of the eight-week summer program, we also  offer a tour of government offices and provide community service  opportunities. We provide support for business owners with workshops and  our latest effort is a new small business conference, the West  Tennessee Business Showcase and Economic Development Conference.  

We  also offer a morning of golf in fun with our Follow Me Celebrity Golf  Classic held the second  

Tuesday in September.

Many thanks to our  staff and board members.  I hope you will consider joining the  Jackson  Madison County African American Chamber. as a business owner or  non-business supporting member.  We also have memberships for  corporations and corporate professional.  Browse our website to Pto  learn more about how we might help you to grow, expand and move your  business to the next level.  As President of JMCAACC, it is my honor to  welcome you to our website and the opportunities available as we work  and collaborate together.

Sincerely, 
Clarissa Williams
President