Coastal Gullah Geechee & Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce

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A culturally rooted Chamber advancing Gullah Geechee, Afro-Caribbean, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses through education, advocacy, resources, visibility, partnerships, and economic opportunity.

11/13/2026

🌟 OUR YOUNGPRENEURS ARE MAKING MOVES! 🌟

The next generation of leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs is already making an impact in our community! 👏🏽💛

From celebrating their heritage to showcasing their creativity at Cultural Night, our young people are proving that the future is BRIGHT! 🌎✨

📣 PARENTS! Did you know? The Coastal Gullah Geechee & Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce offers a Youngpreneur membership to help our youngest visionaries build confidence, develop entrepreneurial skills, and make meaningful connections.

It's never too early to plant the seeds of entrepreneurship! 🌱

🔗 Learn more about our Youngpreneur opportunities:
https://coastalgullahgeecheeafrocarribeanchamber.com/membership

11/12/2026

🚨 ENTREPRENEURS, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU! 💼✨

Got a business idea? Already in business but ready to GROW? 👀

Join us for Entrepreneurship 101: Lunch & Learn — an interactive panel discussion filled with real conversations, practical strategies, and valuable connections!

✅ Expert panel discussion
✅ Business growth strategies
✅ Networking opportunities
✅ Lunch included!

📅 Friday, November 20, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Geechee Girl Tea | Savannah, GA
🎟️ $40 per person

🔥 Invest in your vision. Secure your seat today!

🎟️ PURCHASE YOUR TICKET HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entrepreneurship-101-lunch-learn-tickets-2004374408813?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/12/2026

Can we take a moment to appreciate the sheer artistry of this crown?! ✨👑
There is truly nothing like the experience of Black hair. It isn’t just hair—it’s living sculpture, versatility, and centuries of history woven into every twist and lock. When I saw this breathtaking updo, I couldn't help but think about the deep cultural threads that connect us across the diaspora.
From the royal, intricate hair sculptures of West Africa to the bold, unapologetic loc traditions of the Caribbean, and right here into our own Gullah Geechee heritage along the coast—our hair has always been a language of its own. It tells stories of where we come from, the patience of the hands that styled it, and the beauty of a culture that turns everyday expression into high art.
This young lady is wearing her heritage like royalty today! Drop a 👑 in the comments if you love seeing our crowns celebrated!

11/11/2026

Happy Veterans Day to our Vice Chair, Dora Jenkins!

As the right hand of the Coastal Gullah Geechee and Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce, Dora exemplifies what it truly means to lead with heart, purpose, and dedication. Her commitment to service didn't end when she stepped off active duty; the same oath and values she upheld while serving our country drive the incredible work she does for our community today. Day in and day out, she pours her strength into uplifting our local businesses, protecting our heritage, and supporting the people and culture of the Beaufort County Sea Islands and surrounding coastal regions. We are deeply grateful for her honorable service to our nation and her unwavering devotion to our chamber family. Thank you, Dora, for your service, your leadership, and your continued impact!

11/11/2026

🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 HONORING OUR VETERANS TODAY AND ALWAYS!

Today, the Coastal Gullah Geechee & Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce proudly honors the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, dedication, and sacrifice.

Your service is part of our nation's legacy, and your continued contributions strengthen our communities every day.

To all veterans, we salute you, we appreciate you, and we thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

❤️🤍💙 Happy Veterans Day!

11/10/2026

🦃❤️ SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS. BIG COMMUNITY IMPACT!

Thanksgiving is about more than what's on the table. It's about making sure our neighbors have something to put on theirs! 🍂

The Coastal Gullah Geechee & Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Blessings In A Bookbag, Inc. for this year's 16th Annual Operation Thanksgiving Pack Attack!

📅 November 23, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Scottish Rite Freemasons Lodge, Savannah, GA

We're calling on our community to help pack over 100 bags of Thanksgiving essentials for local families!

🙌🏾 Want to make a difference? Volunteer with us!

🔗 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thanksgiving-pack-attack-tickets-2004390293324

Together, we can make this Thanksgiving a little brighter! 💛

11/08/2026

Our history did not begin in captivity; it began in the rich, resourceful lands of Southeast Africa, including Mozambique. The ingenuity, agricultural mastery, and deep kinship brought from the East African coast helped shape the bedrock of Gullah Geechee and Afro-Caribbean culture.

Today, the Coastal Gullah Geechee and Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce stands as a bridge between that enduring ancestral legacy and modern economic freedom. We are honoring where we came from by building what we own. #

11/08/2026

✨ DID YOU KNOW? ✨

Before the music we know today, our ancestors were preserving their faith, history, and community through rhythm and movement! 👏🏾

The Ring Shout is one of the oldest surviving African American spiritual traditions, deeply rooted in Gullah Geechee culture.

And the beautiful part? This tradition is STILL alive right here in coastal Georgia! 💛

🌿 Our history lives through our traditions.

Have you ever heard of or experienced a Ring Shout? Let us know below! 👇🏾

11/06/2026

🦃🍂 NOT ONE, BUT TWO WAYS TO GIVE BACK THIS THANKSGIVING! 💛

Get ready, Savannah! The Coastal Gullah Geechee & Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Blessings In A Bookbag, Inc. for two special community events leading up to Thanksgiving! 🙌🏽

🧡 OPERATION THANKSGIVING: PACK ATTACK
📅 Monday, November 23 | 5:30–7 PM
📍 Scottish Rite Freemasons Lodge
📦 Help us pack over 100 bags filled with Thanksgiving essentials for local families!

🤝 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thanksgiving-pack-attack-tickets-2004390293324

🦃 16TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY
📅 Tuesday, November 24 | 11 AM–12 PM
📍 Corner of MLK & Gwinnett Streets, across from KFC
🍽️ Turkeys, Cornish hens, and Thanksgiving sides will be distributed to families!

First come, first served while supplies last!

🔗 Event details:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thanksgiving-giveaway-tickets-2004391065634

💛 Whether you're lending a helping hand or helping us spread the word, YOU can make a difference!

Let's come together, give back, and make this Thanksgiving a little brighter for our community! 🍁

11/05/2026

🎉🖤 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR WONDERFUL AMBASSADOR, REGINE! 🖤🎉

Today we’re celebrating and wishing her a year filled with continued growth, joy, good health, success, and plenty of reasons to celebrate! 🥳✨

If you want to celebrate with her in person, she’s bringing the birthday energy to the gym TONIGHT with her Birthday Blackout Bricks Class! 🧱🔥

📅 Tonight — Thursday, November 5th
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 TB Fitness — 2101 Shell Rd., Savannah, GA
🎟️ $15 Drop-In
🖤 Wear ALL BLACK

Come ready to move, sweat, celebrate, and show our Ambassador some birthday love! 🎂🔥

Happy Birthday, Regine Stepherson! We’re grateful to have you as part of the CGGAC family. 💛

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