WHY THE CORPUS CHRISTI BLACK CHAMBER?​
OUR MISSION & PURPOSE​
The Mission of the Corpus Christi Black Chamber of Commerce is to further promote social and economic development for the Coastal Bend Black/African-American communities. The Corpus Christi Black Chamber strives to make a difference by educating the public and expanding business opportunities.
OUR PURPOSE
The Corpus Christi Black Chamber is organized for the following purposes:
To develop, promote, and protect African American and minority businesses in the Corpus Christi area and surrounding cities,
To support the advancement, education and economic growth of the African American and minority business community, and
To serve as a business resource, a forum and advocate for African American and minority business issues and a united voice for the African American and minority business community.
Member of the Month Spotlight
February 2024 Member:
Catalyst 4 Change Global, LLC.
Tammy Francis, Ph.D.
Affectionately called Dr. Tammy, The Catalyst, She is the founder and CEO of Catalyst 4 Change Global, LLC. She is an edupreneur. Dr. Tammy is a tenured Associate Professor at Del Mar College and a Professor at Althash University, a global campus that offers online blockchain programs. She is a Global Strategist, Educator, Consultant, Educational Researcher, Speaker, Author, Podcaster, Mentor, and Traveler.
She has a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. Dr. Tammy has taught for over 23 years in the traditional educational system–grades 6-12 and higher education. As a professor and educator, She helps adults improve their reading and writing skills as well as their ability to be successful in college and life. She also helps educators prepare for the future of education and learning by sharing strategies and resources for improving curriculum and instruction.
Dr. Tammy has a holistic approach to learning and development (talent development). She helps you leverage the opportunities of the digital economy and emerging technologies. She helps you create a strategy to upskill, reskill, and retool and provide access to resources to assist in your transition and growth.
Dr. Tammy empowers and equips leaders, entrepreneurs, and businesses all over the world with purpose-driven, creative solutions while preparing for the future of business and the future of work. Dr. Tammy helps entrepreneurs clarify the vision for their business (or idea), create an action plan, execute a strategy, and monetize their purpose. She is the catalyst who helps entrepreneurs and businesses bring their ideas (dreams) to reality.
Dr. Tammy also develops and evaluates blockchain-based curriculum and educational programs, as well as literacy-based curriculum and programs. She delivers professional development and training to educational institutions as well as assist with practical strategies for moving into the metaverse—establishing metaversities or a digital twin.
Dr. Tammy is a Futurist. Dr. Tammy has served as a Catalyst and helped people in more than 15 countries with purpose-driven, creative solutions while preparing for the future. All that Dr. Tammy does is grounded in and inspired by her work and philosophy as a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion >>> Belonging + Access) advocate.Â
BLACK CHAMBER IN THE COMMUNITY
2023 Events
September 2023 Events
SNEAKER Ball :Fall Membership Mixer
State of the University Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi
Relive the best moments from our past events! Visit our events page to see photos from the Black Chamber of Corpus Christi’s 2022 and 2023 events. Thanks for being part of our journey, and we look forward to creating more memories together!