About the Tennessee Multicultural Chamber of Commerce
Mission
The Tennessee Multicultural Chamber of Commerce is committed to economic empowerment of the African American, Minority and Female communities. This will be accomplished through technical assistance, advocacy, education, public and private partnerships, and facilitating access to resources for the betterment of the total community.
Established July 1999 as the Chattanooga African American Chamber of Commerce (CAACC)
Name changed in June 2007 to reflect the diversity of the chamber's membership and focus.
Membership- More than 500 Black, White male and female, Spanish Speaking, Indian, Native American and Asian business people
- 96% membership retention
- US Chamber of Commerce recognizes TMCC as having the highest retention rate of all Chambers of Commerce nationwide
The Tennessee Multicultural Chamber of Commerce (TMCC), formally the Chattanooga African American Chamber of Commerce (CAACC) opened its doors in July, 1999. After a year of planning, a dedicated group of individuals who raised $20,000 to study the issues and create an agenda for change.