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Mission & Purpose

Our Mission

The purposes of the Chamber are established by its Bylaws.

Purposes

A3C exists to:

  • Foster and strengthen trade, commerce, and investment between African nations and California.
  • Promote economic development, entrepreneurship, and bilateral commercial partnerships.
  • Advance the trade, commerce and business interests of members engaged in African-California commerce.
  • Provide networking, mentorship, advocacy, education and business development opportunities.
  • Serve as a resource and unified voice for members and African-California trade relations.

These purposes are specifically established by the A3C Bylaws.

California and Africa connected by gold trade routes

Strategic Pillars

Mission in practice

Trade

Facilitate bilateral trade between California and African markets.

Investment

Connect investors, businesses, funds and projects.

Entrepreneurship

Support entrepreneurs and business growth.

Technology

Promote technology transfer, innovation and digital transformation.

Advocacy

Represent members before government, civic and business institutions.

Networking

Build meaningful relationships between California and African business communities.