Verizon partners with African-American & Hispanic Chambers of Commerce in greater Philadelphia area
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has announced a $50,000 award to the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE (AACC) and the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) in Philadelphia.
- PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has announced a $50,000 award to the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE (AACC) and the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) in Philadelphia.
- Together, the AACC and the GPHCC will run a six-month program for small business owners in Philadelphia.
- Philadelphia’s Black and Latinx entrepreneurs and small-business owners face greater challenges accessing financing, training, and growth opportunities compared to their white counterparts.
- The AACC and the GPHCC believe that access to technology-focused training strengthens the capacity of Philadelphia small businesses to grow and succeed.