MTAACC History

 

MTAACC was founded in 1997 by a group of local business leaders after realizing the need for a credible and viable business organization that would represent the interests of the African American business community.

 

Over the years MTAACC has become the voice for African American businesses within metropolitan Trenton and through the state of New Jersey. The role MTAACC plays in representing its constituency in issues of commerce is vital to New Jersey's economy.

 

MTAACC Mission

 

The mission of the Metropolitan Trenton African American Chamber of Commerce is to empower African American businesses through advocacy, education and networking.

The Metropolitan Trenton African American Chamber of Commerce (MTAACC) was established in 1997 by a group of prominent African American Business owners. The founders' intent is to create a business organization, which advocates economic diversity, fosters capacity building and wealth creation for African American businesses.

MTAACC has Chamber affiliations with the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), the largest trade association in the United States that deals strictly with issues of economics and entrepreneurship in the African American community; and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world's largest business federation, representing more than three million businesses and organizations of every size, sector and region.

MTAACC members represent a diverse group of businesses, i.e., construction, professional and retail organizations. MTAACC maintains a monthly meeting and event schedule, which includes a networking luncheon.

The process of becoming a MTAACC member requires the completion of a Membership Application and payment of annual dues.

 

Disclaimer / Legal

The Metropolitan Trenton African American Chamber of Commerce is a 501c6 non-profit organization in accordance with Internal Revenue Service Code and the expense associated with membership and other activities are subject to the allowance for business expenditures.