| Question:
What is the SACC?
Answer:
The
SACC
is a business advocate organization that invests its time
and resources in the development of the local business community,
working to improve the economic, civic and cultural fortitude
of the business community in greater Columbus. Any business
who is interested in helping to develop the community is eligable
to become a member. The direct benefit is a stronger local
economy, more businesses, increased job opportunities, higher
salaries and better fringe benefits. The indirect rewards
are more public programs, better schools and less crime. The
work of the SACC is financed by the investment of its members.
The dues structure is designed to permit even the smallest
business to become a member. The SACC is guided by a board
of directors and chamber members who are business leaders
in the Somali Community.
Question:
What does the SACC do?
Answer:
The SACC is a service and community action institution. It
provides opportunities and contacts through which people can
make effective change for the progress of the community. It
also helps create job opportunities by stimulating industrial,
financial and commercial growth. The SACC is the only organization
advocating on behalf of the Somali Business Community. It
brings conventions, sales-meetings and tourist activities
to the area. It also provides opportunities for members to
network with other business leaders, and to participate in
business education seminars. It invites local and regional
businesses of all kinds to team with Somali businesses, and
provides goods and services to the Somali Community. In all
of these functions, the SACC serves as a partner to every
business and professional in the community.
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