The National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc., the largest black business association in the world, has launched its Paris affiliate.
The French African Diaspora Chamber of Commerce has evolved from a study and collaboration of French activists. Its mission will be consistent with the NBCC and together they will create a progressive Strategic Plan that will develop Black entrepreneurship throughout France and Francophone nations, says Harry C. Alford, NBCC co-founder, president and CEO.
“This is quite a milestone. Indeed, it is one of the proudest moments in our 15-year history,” Alford said. “We are going to share our successes and best practices. This chamber is hitting the ground running at full speed.”
France has very little business ownership amongst its black population of approximately 8 million. There is no official census of race in France, and that has culminated in social-economic tension over the years.