Regional Black Chamber

San Fernando Valley Business Journal, Jan 7, 2008 by Ivy Weiss

The 3rd Annual RBC Small Business Awards Dinner and Dance on Nov. 9 honored the 2007 Small Business of the Year, IAAAACAME Inc., and five San Fernando Valley residents and businesspeople were saluted for their outstanding service to their communities. The Outstanding Volunteer honorees were Becky James, Leon Garrett, Joe Montague, Linda Wiggins and Kacey Thorps. Mistress of Ceremonies Minnie Foxx introduced Public Utilities Commissioner Tim Simon for the keynote address. President and CEO M.C. Townsend was thanked for the Chamber's successes that result from her leadership. Sponsors of the event were Southwest Airlines, Wells Fargo Bank, Sempra Energy, Altria and City National Bank.

Simon's keynote speech echoed issues that are vital to many of the small businesses present that evening including procurements and contracts, access to capital, and--in continuing the Chamber's theme--education, entertainment and earnings.

On Jan. 29, the RBC of Commerce will be hosting its business mixer in the valley. This is one of the largest events of its kind.

BY IVY WEISS

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