The Minority Legislative Breakfast is organized by the collaborative effort of these three founding organizations:
Asian American Political Alliance
11213 Blackhorse Court, Potomac, MD 20854; (301) 983-2514
Asian American Political Alliance (AAPA) is a non-partisan, non-profit, political and educational organization, founded in early 1999 by a group of Asian American leaders in Montgomery County, Maryland, to increase the visibility and opportunities for Asian Americans. AAPA seeks to unite the diverse Asian American community, address common issues, enhance civic participation and develop grassroots leadership.
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County
4833 Rugby Ave. Ste 500, Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 654-9424
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County (HCCMC) was founded in November 1998 to serve the needs of the Hispanic business community in Montgomery County. HCCMC advocates for small businesses, provides assistance through education, facilitates partnerships, seeks ways to ease regulatory, financial and cultural barriers to business growth, and makes evident the contribution of Hispanic owned businesses to the well-being of the County. HCCMC develops and supports Hispanic youth programs and scholarship drives to ensure that a new generation of professionals, artists, and entrepreneurs can continue a legacy of positive contributions to our society. Managed and supported by business owners, it serves over 1,000 small businesses in the County.
African American Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County
P. O. Box 2206, Montgomery Village, MD 20886; (301) 428-9715
The African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of Montgomery County is a non-profit organization founded in 1996 to support and unify African American businesses in Montgomery County. The founders of AACC recognized the need for an organization specifically focused on increasing the number and strength of African American businesses. While economic development has continued to proliferate throughout most segments of the County, the African American business community has not progressed at the same rate. AACC’s goals include enhancing the positive presence and visibility of African American businesses, conducting regular educational seminars, and serving as an information clearinghouse. AACC promotes networking, mentoring and lobbying for the benefits of African American businesses.
