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The latest member spotlights, advocacy wins, community highlights, and press releases from GCACC and the South Florida Caribbean business community.

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Advocacy

GCACC Secures Historic Inclusion in Broward County's 2026 Economic Roadmap

After two years of sustained advocacy, the Greater Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce has secured dedicated representation in Broward County's Small Business Advisory Council, ensuring Caribbean-American voices are heard at every stage of economic policy-making.

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Member Spotlight

From Kingston to Fort Lauderdale: How Grace Thompson Built a $2M Logistics Business

GCACC member Grace Thompson shares how chamber networking, a key government contract, and Caribbean grit turned a home office into a thriving freight company.


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Events Recap

2026 Caribbean Business Awards Gala: A Night of Excellence and Pride

Over 350 guests gathered at the Broward Convention Center to celebrate 10 award recipients across industry, community leadership, and youth entrepreneurship categories.


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Community

GCACC Youth Entrepreneurship Program Graduates First Cohort of 24 Students

Twenty-four high school students across Broward completed GCACC's 12-week "Caribbean Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow" program, presenting business plans to a panel of member mentors.


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Press Release

GCACC Announces Strategic Partnership with Miami-Dade College's School of Business

The partnership will create a 12-month business accelerator exclusively for GCACC members, providing access to faculty mentorship, funding resources, and a dedicated co-working space.


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Advocacy

GCACC Testifies Before Florida Legislature on Caribbean-American Business Access to Credit

GCACC President Dr. Denise Williams delivered compelling testimony highlighting data gaps in minority business lending across South Florida's Caribbean-American business community.


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Member Spotlight

Dr. Andre Joseph Expands Caribbean-Focused Healthcare Clinic to Second Broward Location

Board member and GCACC member Dr. Andre Joseph opens his second clinic in Pompano Beach, offering culturally competent care and reducing language barriers for Caribbean patients.


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