The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc has a very active calendar of meetings, workshops, seminars and other activities for members to attend.  Many of these provide unparalleled opportunities to network with business owners, managers and leaders from across the United States and the Caribbean.

Events & Programs

• January - Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martín Luther King, Jr. – A Power Breakfast Meeting and A Forum on Business Opportunities with Reflections on Dr. King’s Legacy

• February – Business Networking Convention and Reception recognizing NYS Black and Puerto Rican Legislators at its Annual Caucus Weekend

• March - Seminar focusing on Certification and Procurement Opportunities for Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBE)
   

• April - Annual Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Gala. Publishing 23^rd Annual Business-to-Business Directory. Contact CACCI for advertising rates and deadline
   

• May - International Conference on Doing Business with the United States and the Caribbean focusing on Trade and Investment Opportunities in the region
   

• June - Celebration of National Caribbean Heritage Month. Business, Government, Commerce and Community Leaders focus on: Business Development, Trade, Investment, Tourism, Education, Immigration, Politics, Youth Development, Health, Culture, Law Enforcement, and Access to Business Financing
   

• July - CACCI Membership Appreciation Month. Conducting Business Networking Events throughout the Tri-State area.  
   

• August - 23^rd Annual Celebration of Service to the Small Business Community. Annual Business Partnership Awards Ceremony.
   

• September – Collaboration with West Indian American Labor Day Carnival Association Cultural Events, participation in Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Business Forums
   

• Friday, September 21, 2007 - CACCI Small Business Membership Power Breakfast Meeting.
  
  The Caribbean American Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) cordially invites you to attend a Special Small Business Partnership Membership Power Breakfast Networking Meeting on Friday, September 21st, 2007 at 8:30 am at the SUNY-Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC), 111 Livingston Street, Downtown Brooklyn, New York.  Please enter on Boerum Place, corner of Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY.
  
  The purpose of the meeting is to bring together CACCI members and prospective members, business and community leaders to network and dialogue with each other, and discuss business resources that are available to help you to grow your business.  The agenda will include - How to access additional financing for your business, How to become certified, How to obtain contracts from NYCSCA and how to obtain skilled workers for your business.
  
  The agenda will include presentations by CACCI's Business Partners - NYC School Construction Authority (NYCSCA), Citibank, New York City Department of Small Business Services (NYC DSBS), SUNY Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC). 
  
  Breakfast will be served.  Registration Fee - CACCI Members $25.00, Non Members $35.00.  Please indicate your plan to attend by emailing your response at rahastick@msn.com
   

• Wednesday September 26th 2007 to Saturday September 29th 2007 - Annual Congressional Legislative Caucus, DC
  
  The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc cordially invites you to attend The Annual Congressional Legislative Caucus Conference from Wednesday September 26th through Saturday September 29th 2007 in the Nation's Capital, Washington, D.C.
  
  Annual Congressional Legislative Caucus Workshops - Business Networking Meetings, Special Events.
  
  For more information, please contact your congressional representative or www.cbcfinc.org - Events are held at the Convention Center, Washington, DC.
   

• October - Small Business Financing and Real Estate Expo
   

• November – MWBE Forum - Doing Business with Government Agencies and Private sector; participation in New York Carib News Multi-National Caribbean Conference
   

• December - Salute to CACCI Member Small Business Visionaries – CACCI’s Largest Business Networking Reception of the Year

For further information on CACCI membership, Co-sponsorship Opportunities, Monthly Business Networking Power Breakfast and Evening Meetings, MWBE Certification Preparation, Vending Opportunities at the Flatbush Caton Vendors Mart, or to request an appointment for free membership small business confidential counseling services through CACCI/SCORE, contact CACCI: Tel.: (718) 834-4544. info@caccinewyork.com.