Business and Political Leaders Flock to GLAAACC 11th Annual Economic Awards.Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 2004 The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC GLAAACC Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce ) tonight hosted more than 500 business and government leaders at its 11th Annual Economic Awards dinner held at the downtown Hyatt Regency to salute individuals who have distinguished themselves as advocates or supporters of small and African American-owned businesses. The theme of this year's event was "Building Economic and Political Coalitions," and featured U.S. General Services Administration The General Services Administration (GSA) was established by section 101 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C.A. § 751). The GSA sets policy for and manages government property and records. (GSA (1) (Global mobile Suppliers Association, Sawbridgeworth, U.K., www.gsacom.com) A membership organization of suppliers of GSM products and services. Its goal is to promote GSM as the worldwide mobile communications standard. See GSM Association and GSM. ) Administrator Stephen A. Perry as keynote speaker, and award-winning television host and journalist Rolanda Watts as mistress of ceremonies. "GLAAACC was delighted that Mr. Perry accepted our invitation to address our distinguished honorees, guests and friends," said GLAAACC Chairman Gene Hale. "As a businessman and as a government administrator, his words and insights were well received by our audience." This year's award recipients included Los Angeles City Attorney The Los Angeles City Attorney is an elected official whose job is to prosecute all of the misdemeanor criminal offenses within the city of Los Angeles, California, United States. Rocky Delgadillo, City Councilmember Wendy Greuel and Police Chief William J. Bratton William Joseph 'Bill' Bratton is currently the 54th Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and was formerly Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, the only person to hold both positions. . SBC Senior Vice President Dave Nichols was presented with the GLAAACC Chairman's Award, and Broadway Federal President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Paul Hudson received the GLAAACC President's Award. L.A. Mayor Jim Hahn's Chief of Staff, Tim McOsker, received the coveted Julian C. Dixon Julian Carey Dixon (August 8, 1934 – December 8, 2000) was a politician from the state of California. Dixon was born in Washington D.C. and he served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1960. Dixon graduated from California State University, Los Angeles. Public Service Award. "In their capacities, these individuals have utilized all of the resources at their disposal to ensure the success of small and African American-owned businesses," explained Hale. "Their commitment to this cause is unwavering, and we're pleased to have the opportunity to honor them with our highest awards." In addition to paying tribute to those who have distinguished themselves as advocates or supporters of small and African American-owned businesses, the GLAAACC Annual Economic Awards dinner provides the organization with the opportunity to acknowledge and salute those who support GLAAACC's overall goals and objectives. With Bank of America
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC TYO: 8648 ) is the largest commercial bank in the United States in terms of deposits, and the largest company of its kind in the world. as chair, other event sponsors included American Honda; Toyota Motor Sales, USA; SBC; Wells Fargo; Union Bank; and Northrop Grumman. Formed by Hale and other entrepreneurs nearly 12 years ago, GLAAACC's primary mission is to promote the growth of Black-owned enterprises by proactively combining the resources of the surrounding African American community with other mainstream organizations in order to secure solutions for expanding businesses and cultural communities. |
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