Mission Statement

To promote, encourage, and provide programs and services which contribute to economic development and growth of African American, minority and small business throughout San Antonio. To advocate policies, and establish coalitions which improve business opportunities for African Americans, and provide a foundation for a diverse and prosperous regional economy.The Alamo City of Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1938 as the Negro Chamber of Commerce when twelve men and one woman, Miss Euretta K. Fairchild decided to form an organization to address the business needs of the Black community in San Antonio.The San Antonio Negro Chamber of Commerce was formed as an outgrowth of a program by the local chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity's "Bigger and Better Business" week.