Jackson Madison County
African American Chamber of Commerce

Helping Make Great Things Happen in West Tennessee

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The Jackson Madison County African American Chamber (JMCAACC) was founded in 1999 as the African American Business Coalition for the purpose of assisting in the growth and development of member businesses. Now more than 10 years later, we have expanded our focus and our membership. Our mission includes economic growth and development of small and member businesses, youth entrepreneurialism, and community revitalization. Our members include small businesses, corporations, churches, students and supporters. 

The 11th Annual JEWEL Awards on Friday, February 24th, was tremendous.  Great honorees, great music and great emcees.  Many thanks to all who support this year's event sponsored by AT&T, City of Jackson, West Tennessee Healthcare, Jackson Energy Authority, 96KIX WFKX, WOJG-FM Bolivar and Manufacturers Industrial Groul.  Click here to read about the event in The Jackson Sun.

We host our monthly Power Breakfast on the third Monday of the month, except December and February. Our Jewel Awards recognizing outstanding contemporary and pioneer entrepreneurs in the West Tennessee area is held every last Friday in February.

The 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic will be held on September 11, 2012.   Proceeds from the awards banquet and golf tournament benefit our Follow Me Into Business® youth development program. Since the African American Chamber is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, contributions are tax-deductible. For more information, contact JMCAACC at 731.424.2030 or aacc@bellsouth.net.  

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From June 2009 to June 2010, JMCAACC spearheaded our Envisioning East Jackson initiative. The purpose was to inform and prepare residents and business owners to take part in the government-mandated neighborhood plan for community revitalization. We collaborated with the Jackson Madison County NAACP, 100 Black Men of West Tennessee, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Affordable Housing CDC, Lane College, the City of Jackson Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and city officials.

We held monthly meetings. It was a great opportunity to talk about services needed in the area and the hopes and dreams of residents in the East Jackson community. As a result,

  • •  300 residents took part in community meetings conducted by LRK for the Neighborhood Plan for the Center City District 2 in February, March and April.
  • •  A master developer was selected (9/2010).
  • •  The Historical East Jackson Community Development Corporation was established to promote business development (2/2011).
  • •  Several projects have been approved for commercial and residential development (8/2011).
  • There are opportunities for investment with support for land purchase, infrastructure and other incentives.