Building Black businesses in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — The African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida is the driving force and the leading resource in fostering economic success for Black and minority-owned businesses. The chamber offers its 950 members entrepreneur training and development classes, access to capital, a business cohort and networking opportunities. What You Need To Know Founded in 1945, the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida helps business owners grow and expand The chamber offers its 950 members entrepreneur training and development classes, access to capital, a business cohort, and networking opportunities Rod Thompson, cnief executive officer of FastSigns North-Orlando, says he joined the chapter to grow his business and his network For Rod Thompson, chief executive officer of FastSigns North-Orlando, the process of making a sign is an art. It’s about paying attention to details in this business, from setting the right tone, to clicking the right settings to make it all happen. “Everyone needs a sign, no matter what you’re doing in business,” he said. “I have a saying … a business with no sign is a sign of no business.” Thompson said. It’s a saying that opened a door for him on his journey in the business...