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Who We Are & How Did We Get Here
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The Southern Maryland Minority Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (SMMCOC), formerly The Southern Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (SMBCC), exists to make the community a better place for all. The SMMCOC is a proponent for business growth, as well as economic development and empowerment.
It is an organization managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and Officers, established to promote civic, commercial, and industrial progress within the community.
Most of the Chamber Board Members and Officers had worked together since 2008 when the Southern Maryland Consortium of Minority Community Organizations (Consortium) was established. This Consortium was comprised of eight (8) autonomous organizations that operated under a Memorandum of Understanding.
It was formed to establish a group comprised of community-based organizations in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties to jointly address the Minority Community’s issues and concerns. It became clear that another vehicle was needed to improve the opportunities and success of Minority businesses in Southern Maryland. Therefore, Consortium Members decided to establish the Southern Maryland Minority Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (SMMCOC) in July 2012 and include Southern Prince George’s County as an area the Chamber served.
Moving forward, in January 2016, the SMMCOC Board of Directors voted to change the name to The Southern Maryland Minority Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (SMMCOC), which more accurately describes the community groups it serves, including Veterans.
Chairman: Edsel Brown Jr. – Chairman@smmcoc.org
Vice Chairman: Guy N Black - ViceChair@smmcoc.org
Board Secretary Interim: Lucinia Mundy – RVPCharles@smmcoc.org
Interim Treasurer: Joyce Freeland - Freeland11@msn.com
President/CEO and Executive Committee: Pamela Minor – PresCEO@smmcoc.org
Chairwoman Emeritus: Doris Cammack-Spencer, PhD – doris.cammack@smmcoc.org
Regional Vice President: Charles County: Lucinia Mundy – RVPCharles@smmcoc.org
Regional Vice President: Prince Georges County: Susie Proctor - RVPSOPG@smmcoc.org
Regional Vice President: St. Mary’s County: Vacant – Info@smmcoc.org
Regional Vice President: Calvert County: Vacant – Info@smmcoc.org
Regional Vice President Corporate Relations: Gail Bassette – Gail.Bassette@gmail.com
Regional Vice President of STEM: Rhonda Thomas – leapforwardinc@yahoo.com
College of Southern Maryland Board Member: Ellen Flowers-Fields – Eflowers-Fields@csmd.edu
Bowie State University Board Member: Monica Simpkins – msimpkins@bowiestate.edu
Corporate Board Member: Jacklyn D. Miles – jmiles@milesandchesley.com
Corporate Board Member: Seth Erlin - info@chesapeakeapothecary.com
Corporate Board Member: George Anas –
George.anas@bhegts.com
They represent issues that greatly impact the growth of minority-owned businesses in America and, consequently, form the foundation of the SMMCOC agenda.
Our Board members are dedicated to the continued success of our member business and sponsors. Please contact us about joining our chamber.
