Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, Inc.

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About Us

Mission

To create value over time for the many Entrepreneurs, Businesses, Institutions and Organizations that utilize the C.A.C.C.F. services as a medium to improve and enhance their own business(es) as well as their professional and personal lives.

Founding Members:
Mustapha Baksh, Lee Bell, Nan Kanhai,
Michael Joseph, David McLean, Mark Modeste

In December, 1990, rapid change was occurring in Florida. One such change was the formation of international organizations, including chambers of commerce representing some of the larger countries. Noting that the Caribbean community was growing rapidly, Mustapha Baksh pitched a group of Caribbean businessmen on forming a chamber of commerce representing Caribbean small businesses and professionals which would accommodate and facilitate their needs. In addition, he thought that such an organization could also facilitate Florida businesses wishing to do business in the Caribbean. The businessmen were very excited, but no one knew how to get the chamber started.

Mr. Baksh was involved in several other chambers of commerce at the time, including the Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce and was able to get assistance in drafting the necessary documents and getting the organization incorporated. Over the course of about one month, numerous meetings were held and the Caribbean American Chamber of Florida, Inc., was officially formed and legally incorporated in January, 1991.

Chamber Objectives:

1. To improve relations between all groups and businesses around Florida, through group exchange and business education.

2. To provide an access mechanism to allow business participation in decisions made by government and business.

3. To promote equality and combat discrimination based on national origin, race, creed, color, age, sex, handicap, etc.

4. To conduct necessary business functions to support the purposes of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, Inc.