FY 2012: A YEAR IN REVIEW

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Austin Awesomeness Chairman and Presidents Message CCAACC Strategy and Programs CCAACC In the News Upcoming Events CCAACC New Headquarters

WELCOME TO AUSTIN, TEXAS

AUSTIN AWESOMENESS
It doesnt get much better than this.
Population, 2010 Black Population, percent, 2010
Forbes calls Austin Americas No. 1 Boom Town July 2011 The Business Journals ranked Austin the #1 Hottest Spot to Start a Small Business, July 2011

790,390
Total number of firms, 2007

8.1%
Austin is ranked #1 on Kiplingers list of the Best Cities for the Next Decade, May 2010

Black-owned firms, percent, 2007

80,582
4 Austin Awesomeness

3.9%
CNBC ranks Austin as one of the Best Cities to Relocate to in America, December 2010

Austin is the Top U.S. City for Young Adults, Business Journals, June 2011

Austin Awesomeness

CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT

Ashton Cumberbatch, Jr. | Natalie Madeira Co eld

Chairmans Message
Ashton Cumberbatch Jr.

Presidents Message
Natalie M. Cofield

Dear CCAACC Community Member & Partners: It has been my distinct privilege to serve as the Chairman in 2012. This year has brought much transition and innovative change to the Chamber, helping to make us one of the most accomplished African-American Chambers in the nation. We hope you have had the opportunity to take advantage of the numerous member benefits the Chamber has to office and that you will continue to partner with us throughout 2013 as we have a number of very exciting programs and partnerships planned. From our Annual Awards Gala to our Black Elected Officials reception and community leadership awards to our new and existing business and networking programs, the Chamber truly does have something for everyone. We hope that you find the Chamber to be an excellent resource and connector as you continue to grow and thrive, and pray that you prosper in all ways in 2013. Please read the Presidents message to as well as the rest of this years annual report to learn more about the year that was for CCAACC including, White House briefings, international trade missions, and our first Annual CCAACC | Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Policy Trip. I would also like to take this moment to acknowledge and express appreciation for our Presidents and Boards significant leadership, diligence, creativity, and commitment to our community.

Dear CCAACC Members & General Business Community: It has been an honor and privilege to serve as the President & CEO for the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce in 2012. Since our founding in 1982, the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce has dedicated itself to providing assistance to all small businesses within the Greater Austin region. We strongly believe that all businesses should be given the opportunity to reach their full potential. Not only does the Chamber provide avenues for small businesses to gather further assistance, but also, the Chamber offers training and networking opportunities for individuals and businesses to expand their visibility within the community. The past year was filled with remarkable accomplishments that have created a solid foundation for the chamber to better support African-American commerce in the region and I am confident this organization will continue to exceed expectations. This year the chamber demonstrated that it has the wherewithal to represent the African-American business community, gain and maintain your trust and confidence, and the ingenuity to introduce initiatives to attract new businesses and increase the acumen of local firms. We have taken steps to sharpen the focus of the Chambers activities on the needs of the unique business community in the greater Austin region, by developing a strategic vision for how we can best advance the well-being of our dynamic and diverse membership. We have developed an organizational structure for the future that continues to make great strides on behalf of local small businesses and African-American community. We recognize that we are only as strong as our members, and the Chamber is continuously working to help enhance the businesses that make our organization an influential alliance. We are pleased to present this annual report which highlighting our activities, and you, during 2011 and 2012.

Ashton Cumberbatch, Jr. CCAACC Board Chair 2012-2013

Sincerely, Natalie Madeira Cofield President & Chief Executive Officer

Chairman and President

Chairman and President

CCAACC

Mission | Board Directors | Membership

Our Mission
The Capital City African-American Chamber of Commerce (CCAACC) promotes the development of African-American businesses and the expansion of the Greater Austin business community by providing resources, technical assistance, and leadership on policy issues that enhance economic growth and by promoting convention and tourism.

Board Directors
Ashton Cumberbatch, Jr. (Chair) Vice President, Advocacy and Community Relations Seton Healthcare Network Gene B. McMenamin (Treasurer) General Manager Omni Downtown Roger Davis (Secretary) Accountant 3M Robiaun Charles Assistant Vice President of Division of Diversity and Community Engagement University of Texas at Austin Patricia Hayes Principal/Owner PVH Consulting Group, LLC. Gary Linder President & CEO PeopleFund Joyce McDonald Executive Director and Co-Founder Frameworks Community Development Corporation, Inc. Michael McLennan President & CEO KeepitDigital Steve Wanta Executive Program Director Whole Foods Markets Foundation Dr. Roderick Smothers Vice President for Institutional Advancement Huston-Tillotson University Carl Huntley (RETIRED JULY 2012)

Our Vision
Serving as a bridge for African-American businesses and the Greater Austin business community to obtain greater prosperity and influence within Central Texas.

Our Community
What makes the Chamber effective? The strength of our members. Powered by the collective influence of local businesses and our strategic partners, the Chamber is uniquely positioned to capture opportunity and advance a business agenda. Member-driven programs, initiatives and policies create a platform for business connections, professional development and community involvement.

CCAACC and USBC

Our Values
CCAACC exists to deliver the capital to our members, the African-American and Greater Austin Business Community. Our five pillars of service: Advocacy Access to Capital Contracting Entrepreneur Training Chamber Development

Our History
The Capital City Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in 1982. Founded by eleven community, political and business leaders within Austin, the organization was established to bring awareness to the enormous amount of dollars generated from black consumers in the form of travel and tourism within the goal of providing economic prosperity for African-American businesses and the general Greater Austin region.

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Membership
Financial Level Overview
Corporate Small Business Non-Profit/Government Individuals

(GENERAL CCAACC PHOTO)

Corporate Members
Dell IBM HEB 3M CPS Energy Frost National Bank Hewlett Packard Capital Metro Omni Hotel Samsung Seton Healthcare Family GSD&M State Farm Insurance University of Texas at Austin Wells Fargo Bank

Community Partners

$2,500 - $10,000 $25 - $100

The University of Texas at Austin Division of Diversity and Community Engagement City of Austin Austin American-Statesman Austin Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Austin Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Texas Chambers of Commerce Texas Facilities Commission National Association of Black

Accountants National Black MBA Association The University of Texas at Austin Texas Commission of Environmental Quality Color of Tech Austin Area Urban League Black Professional Alliance Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce

$185 - $1,000 $250 - $500

AUSTIN IS THE TOP U.S. CITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Business Journals, June 2011

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2011/2012 FY Members
11th Street Station Restaurant & Bar 61 Brothers LLC AAA Texas Club Service, LLC AARP Texas African Leadership Bridge All Cities Mortgage Allen Johnson American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Heart Association Anderson, Monica Apogee Elements April Hawthorne AT&T Austin Community College Austin Fire Department Austin Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Austin Independent School District Austin Police Association AvecMode Barnes, Joi Blacks in Technology Blogging While Brown Body Trainers Bouneftic Caldwell, Lee Cap City Med Supply Capital Excavation Company Capital Idea Capital Metro Capitol Credit Union CASA of Travis County Castle Techology Group Central Austin Auto Detail Child Inc. Choice Investments Chris Haywood City of Austin-Austin Water Utility CJ Turner Clemons, Cheri Coca-Cola Enterprises Bottling Companies Community Care Cora Wright CPS Energy Darren Moses DATAVISE Information Technology Services Dell Demitra Alexander Eastside Caf Eco Chic Floral EcoGrid Energy Edward Jones (Shalana D. Poole) Farmers Insurance Feel Rich, Inc. Feelrich Foundation Communities Frameworks CDC Frances Jones Frost Bank Garrett, ZaGloria Diesha Genesis National Healthcare Goodwill Industries Grace Greater Texas Federal Credit Union GSD&M HartBeat Productions Hawthorn, April Heatwave Interactive HEB HelioVolt Corporation Hewlett Packard Hill Country Conservancy Hilton Hotel-Downtown Hodge Holiday Inn - Midtown Holland, Leon Hospice Austin Huston-Tillotson College I Can Do That IBM IC2 Institute at the University of Texas At Austin ImageNet Consulting Imperial Realty Information Technology Industry Council Innovo (Global Consum. Innov.) Jackson Walker LLP Jackson, Robena Jeffrey Anyomi Johnson, Allen JPMorgan Chase Bank JTA Flooring KBDC KDH Unlimited Events Keep it Digital Keller-Williams Realty Kenneth Williams Lavish Cakes & Catering

Presentation of the Plaques - 2012 Black Elected Of cials Program Honorable Ronnie McDonald, Honorable Wilhelmina Delco & Joella Brooks

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2011/2012 FY Members (Continued)

Legacy Women International Institute LegalShield Legalzoom Lippman, Victoria Long Center, The Luellen, Vicki Majestic Design Group Marilyn Deen Meade Media Communication Council Michael Campbell Michael Trimble Mike Adams Enterprise Minuteman Press Mitchell, Carol Mitchies Gallery Mustang Technical Consultants, Inc. NAMI Austin Nationwide Insurance National Association of Black Accountants National Basket Ball Development League (Austin Toros) National Black MBA National Forum for Black Public Administrators NE Ventures Omni Austin Hotel Downtown P.D. Morrison Enterprises, Inc. Pearson PeopleFund Pivot Networks Poku Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. Press Next Media Pretty Clean Auto Detailing Service Inc. Primerica Financial Services PVH Consulting Group R.L.Wright, REALTORS Radisson-North RadMedX Rep. Eddie Rodriquez Robena Jackson Robert L. Wright Realtors Ronnie McDonald Ruby January SalesVu SAM, Inc. Samsung Sanchez, Marion Sanders\Wingo SE3 Seay Group (The) Seton Family of Hospitals Solar Jooce Sonia Gaillard Southwest Key Programs St James Episcopal School State Farm Insurance Companies-Glasco Stefanie L. Spells Strategic Investment Management Strayer University Tasha E. Robles TeezMe Creations Texas Gas Service Company The African Leadership Bridge Time Warner Cable T-Mobile Travis County Sheriffs Office Trifecta Fire Trumpet Angel Media TXU Energy U.S. Small Business Administration Ujima Magazine University of Texas @ Austin Division of Diversity and Community Engagement Victoria Lippman Wayne Robinson Productions Wellness is Wealth Wells Fargo Bank Wyndham Gardens Yellow Cab Company ZaGloria Diesha Garrett

Building Partnerships - 2012 Black Elected Of cials Program

ONE OF THE BEST CITIES TO RELOCATE TO IN AMERICA

CNBC, December 2011

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Brazilian Tech Delegation Visits Dell Headquarters

STRATEGY AND PROGRAMS

Community | Business | Programs

Strategy
1. Strengthen Operations
CCAACC will proactively, recruit and retain diverse, high quality, executive and board leadership and implement strategies to improve sustainability and operations e ectiveness. 2011 -2012 Accomplishments

2. Strengthen Programming & Outreach

CCAACC will develop programming to support educational exchange in high growth industry sectors that lead to business attraction, retention, job growth and creation and economic gains for the Greater Austin region. 2011 -2012 Signature Programming

Biz Brunch with Capital Metros CEO, Linda Watson - September Innovative
Strategies for Building a Creative Media Business w/ NBMBA- Austin November

Lunch & Learn: Austin Green Business Program w/City of Austin - NovemberC
CAACC Procurement Series: Government Track Texas Facilities Commission - January

Lunch & Learn: Financial Planning w/ Primerica - February CCAACC Launches Procurement Program with More Than 15 Government and
Corporate Partners Including (select listing): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Texas Facilities Commission 3M UT Systems Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Business Match-Making with Capital Metro

CCAACC streamlines communication launching monthly Capital Report and

Weekly Upcoming Programs Newsletter - November CCAACC Announces 9 New Board Members - January CCAACC Launches New Website March CCAACC Holds Board Retreat - May CCAACC wins Chamber of Year from the Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce at 2012 Conference

CCAACC SXSW Social Media for Minority Mindshare Panel - March CCAACC partners with GOOGLEs GETLISTED and SCORE for on-line training - June Tex-Cess CNN Finance Expert, Author and Entrepreneur Ryan Mack - April CCAACC holds Austin Area Collaborative Chamber Reception w/ Greater Austin Chamber and Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber - June CCAACC Holds 1st of Annual CCAACC | CBCF Policy Trip to Washington, DC during Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference September

Community Partnership - 2012 Black Elected Of cials Program

AUSTIN IS AMERICAS NO. 1 BOOM TOWN

Forbes, July 2011 Strategy and Programs 23

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3. Strengthen Economic & Business Development

CCAACC will establish and cultivate relationships with regional, national and international communities that have complimentary economic strengths and core industries to increase trade opportunities for Austin- based businesses. 2011- 2012 Accomplishments CCAACC Pre-Brazil Mission Reception in conjunction with University of Texas at Austin Teresa Lonso Long Institute for Latin American Affairs January (Welcome to ATX) Pre-SXSW Welcome to Austin Reception - March CCAACC Hosts US Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship General Counsel and Chief of Staff Donald Cravins Jr. for Entrepreneurship Discussion- April Austin-DC Minorities in Technology Reception in conjunction with DiversiTech and ColorofTech June CCAACC and members attend African American Business Agenda Policy Discussion at White House Visit July 2012 Multi-Ethnic Chamber Alliance (MECA) Partnership Programs:

Corporate Member Dell May

CCAACC Targets DC Growing Technology Sector for Attraction to Austin June CCAACC Attends San Francisco-based Black Founders Conference in San
Francisco to Establish Marketing Partnerships September CCAACC Attends Inter-city Delegation of More Than 150 to San Jose w/ Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce - September International Outreach:

CCAACC Visits London Digital Shore ditch Community with Mayor Lee Leffingwell
January

CCAACC Conducts 1st Outreach to Brazil on Behalf of Chamber and City of Austin
to Campinas and Sao Paulo

CCAACC Board Member Steve Wanta Visits Kenya to Connect to African

Technology Market

Collaborative Holiday Party & Toy Drive - December Economic Opportunities through Green Technology Sustainability Forum with
Formula One July Career Fair & Opportunities Expo - August

4. Strengthen Knowledge of the African American Economic Climate

CCAACC seeks to serve as a data repository for information regarding the size, scale and scope of African American rms within Central Texas to better inform advocacy for African American businesses 2011 -2012 Accomplishments

Austin delegation for 1st Annual CCAACC | CBCF Policy Trip

New Partnerships:

Established relationships with SXSW and other Austin technology institutions

Domestic Outreach:

CCAACC Attends Recruitment Mission to New York City with Greater Austin
Chamber of Commerce

CCAACC Conducts Outreach at Black Enterprise Entrepreneurship Conference w/

Building Long Lasting Connections

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Strategy and Programs

Strategy and Programs

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 CCAACC contributes to diversity in technology dialogue with Minorities in

Technology Op-Ed for Austin Business Journal - November

CCAACC partners with UT Graduate Studies Department t to conduct research on

Greater Austin region African American businesses - December

CCAACC holds Diversity Executive Roundtable Discussion at Dell - April CCAACC speak on African American entrepreneurship at Harvard Kennedy School
of Government - March

CCAACC contributes to diversity in Austin dialogue with Are There Any Black
People in Austin Op-ED for NPR - August

5. Strengthen Community Outreach

CCAACC will expand and enhance its reach within the greater Austin African American community and throughout the State of Texas. 2011 -2012 Accomplishments Soledad OBriens CNN Black in America 4 Viewing event - November Black Elected Officials Reception & Awards Ceremony - January CCAACC Family Nights w/ Harlem Globetrotters - January City of Austin Disparity Study- Request for Input - April CCAACC holds Capital Metro: Project Connect Community Forum - June CCAACC Establishes Relationships with African-American Affinity Groups including: National Society of Black Engineers National Black MBA Association Austin Black Contractors Association Austin Black Lawyers Association Blacks in Government Black Professionals Alliance of Austin National Association of Black Accountants National Forum for Black Public Administrators National Sales Network Blacks in Technology Reception & Membership Drive w/ African American Affinity Groups - July

6. Strengthen Membership
CCAACC will maximize membership outreach and bene ts, and increase and diversify membership. 2011 -2012 Accomplishments Holiday Membership Drive December/January CCAACC 30th Small Business Awards Gala - February TeezMe Creations Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting May Collaborative Reception & Membership Drive w/ African American Affinity Groups - July

A STRATEGY FOR TRUE GROWTH

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Strategy and Programs

Strategy and Programs

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Programs & Progress

CNN Black in America 30th Anniversary Awards Gala

(GENERAL CCAACC PHOTO)

Black Elected Of cials Reception

Recognition of African American elected government officials, community leaders, and trailblazers.

Viewing and post program discussion of CNNs Black in America which follows eight African-American entrepreneurs along their journey of start-up and funding.

Chairman Cumberbatch - 2012 Black Elected Of cials Program

Celebrated 30 year s of operation as the premier African American business organization in the Greater Austin region. Honored the achievements of African-American businessman and women, community leaders, emerging leaders who have led the way in areas of innovation and business achieve.

Innovate: Strategies for Building a Creative Media Business:

Target Industry forum that focused on building a technology creative business in the areas of social media, digital media, and creative media.

CCAACC National Tech Roundup

Aggressively promote Austin to minority start-up companies in the Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. forming relationships with Black Founders (San Francisco), Diversi-Tech and Color of Tech of (Washington D.C.

CCAACC Goes Abroad

CCAACC 30th Anniversary Awards Gala Conducted trade missions and outreach to foreign markets by traveling to Campinas and Sao Paulo Brazil, London, England, and Nairobi Kenya.

Tex-Cess Entrepreneurship Program

Entrepreneurship series that focuses on learning from notable African-Americans across the state to share their keys to success.

SXSW
Established relationship with SXSW and Blacks in Technology hosting the 1st annual Welcome to ATX reception and CCAACC SXSW Panel CCAACC and Foreign Partners

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Strategy and Programs

Strategy and Programs

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CCAACC Delegates attend White House Brie ng in Washington, DC with US Black Chamber Inc.

CCAACC IN THE NEWS

Local | National

Top Stories:
US Black Chamber Inc.
Viewing and post program discussion of CNNs Black in America which follows eight
African-American entrepreneurs along their journey of start-up and funding.

Austin American Statesman:

More inclusion needed in high-tech fields (Op-Ed By CCAACC President) PDMEs owner quietly builds Cedar Park company into a force in office products market
(CCAACC Chamber Member Featured)

Fox News
Black History Month TV Feature

For Whole Planet Foundation exec, traveling world just part of the job
(CCAACC Board Member Feature)

Austin startup calls itself first urban health media company

(CCAACC Member Feature)

Austin Business Journal

African American Chamber Hires New President & CEO (Announcement) Racial disparity amongst tech- start-ups too great (Op-Ed By CCAACC President)

Young marketing startup snags ESPN X Games

(CCAACC Member Feature - ABJ)

Austin startup calls itself first urban health media company (CCAACC Member
Feature)

KUT
Are There Any Black People in Austin? (CCAACC President Op Ed - KUT)

Black Enterprise
Austin Locals Welcome Black Startups to SXSW

CCAACC President FOX News Black History Feature

#1 ON THE LIST OF THE BEST CITIES FOR THE NEXT DECADE

Kiplinger, May 2011

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CCAACC In the News

CCAACC In the News

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Local | International

2012
Oct 26
Procurement Series Doing Business with Dell

2013
Oct 31-Nov 2
Africa 4 Technology Summit | Technology Innovation Summit Johannesburg, South Africa

Jan 23

Black Elected Officials Reception & Community Leadership Awards Featured Remarks: Stefanie Brown, Director of African American Outreach, Obama Campaign

Feb 22

CCAACC Annual Small Business Awards Program

Nov 6

Election Day Programming

Nov 10

Targeted Industry Development Forum Developing a Tech Start-Up Company

Feb Date TBD

TAAACC Legislative Policy Day (non-CCAACC organized program)

Mar 7

CCAACC & Black Founders Conference

Nov 16-18

Formula One (non-CCAACC organized program)

Dec 2-5

NYC Domestic Recruitment Trip (non-CCAACC organized program)

Dec 7

MECA Holiday Party

Building Relationships - 30th Anniversary Awards Gala

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2013
Mar 8-12
SXSW Interactive (CCAACC & Black Founders Conference)

Apr Date TBD

State of Black Business in Austin

Sep 19-21

21st TAAACC Conference

Sep 26-29

Congressional Black Caucus Weekend (Washington, DC) & CCAACC Programming

Apr Date TBD

TBD - Chamber Black App Hack-A-Thon (Chamber Black Business Application Directory) w/ Prarie View A&M, HTU and UT Engineering students

May 15-18

Black Enterprise Entrepreneurship Conference Columbus Ohio

Jun Date TBD

Procurement Program

Jun 25-Jul 1

Alpha Phi Alpha Annual Conference

Standing Room Only - 2012 Black Elected Of cials Program

Jul 18

MECA Sustainability Forum (Green Technology)

Aug 8

7th Annual MECA Career Fair

AUSTIN IS THE #1 HOTTEST SPOT TO START A SMALL BUSINESS

Business Journals, July 2011

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

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The Dedrick-Hamilton House

In 2006, voters supported a General Obligation bond referendum that provided funding to create three cultural facilities for minority populations, Hispanic, Asian, and African American. The Dedrick-Hamilton house, a historic structure at 912 East 11th Street, was home to the family of one of the first freed slaves in Travis County. The house was designated for renovation and expansion to become the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility.

The area referred to as the heart of the African American community in East Austin, once hosted some of the most famous rhythm and blues singers at the nearby Victory Grill and was integral in the civil rights movement. The Facility will add to this cultural significance and will house ProArts Collective, an award-winning arts organization, the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce that provides services focused on supporting African American businesses citywide, and a visitors bureau to highlight the history of the culturally rich neighborhood.

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CCAACC New Headquarters

CCAACC New Headquarters

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The Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce (CCAACC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote business opportunities throughout the greater Austin region and contribute to business retention and attraction activities.