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CACCICaribbean American Chamber of Commerce & Industry
EST 1985 Serving the Caribbean-American community

A bridge between the Caribbean and New York business.

CACCI connects Caribbean-American businesses to opportunity across the New York Tri-State region — forging a stronger economic bridge between the Caribbean and the United States.

CACCI members and board at an annual gathering
40years of service
1985Founded in Brooklyn, NY
600+Seminars & workshops held
120+CARICOM leaders hosted
A+BBB rating, 40 years
01 Who we are

A statewide chamber built to move Caribbean business forward.

Founded in August 1985, the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CACCI) has developed deep expertise in guiding small and start-up business owners through planning, financing, certification, and export/import opportunities.

  • 600+ business-development seminars conducted since founding
  • Hosted Heads of State and the CARICOM Secretary General
  • Trade missions across health and business investment sectors
02 What we do

Services built for Caribbean-American enterprise

From your first business plan to certification and export-ready growth, CACCI walks alongside member businesses at every stage.

01

Business Planning & Financing

Guidance on business plans, credit counseling, and referrals to small-business financing partners.

02

Certification & Procurement

MWBE certification prep and procurement opportunity seminars for minority and women-owned businesses.

03

Export & Business Expansion

Trade missions, delegation hosting, and a gateway between New York, the Caribbean, and the world.

04

Monthly Networking Breakfasts

Business-development power breakfasts connecting entrepreneurs, members, and civic leaders.

05

Free Business Consultations

One complimentary consultation for members in our NY office, plus weekly SCORE counseling.

06

Microenterprise Incubator

Home to the Flatbush Caton Market incubator, supporting hands-on small-business growth.

03 What's happening

Visionary Awards Gala — 4 December 2026

CACCI honours the business leaders, civic figures and cultural champions building Caribbean-American New York, and celebrates the Chamber’s longtime friend, the Mighty Sparrow.

Friday 4 December 2026
Venue
Tropical Paradise Ballroom
1367 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Red carpet & cocktail reception
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner & awards program
From 7:00 p.m.
Attire
Professional, business casual or cocktail
We forge and develop a strong, lasting connection between all Caribbean nations and the United States — one business relationship at a time.
— CACCI Mission Statement
04 Trusted alongside
NYC Small Business ServicesU.S. Small Business AdministrationMinority Business Development AgencyPort Authority of NY & NJEmpire State DevelopmentBrooklyn Navy YardCUNY

Ready to grow your business with CACCI?

Join a statewide network of Caribbean-American entrepreneurs and get access to certification support, financing referrals, and monthly networking events.