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Welcome to CAAO.net

CAAO (pronounced K-O) is an umbrella consulting organization for the black professional organizations of Northeast Ohio. CAAO serves as a conduit and referral source to existing resources for entrepreneurial development, professional development, and leadership empowerment for its member organizations and their members.

In addition, CAAO has developed a variety of benefits and services including a joint calendar, job referrals, business leads, and three empowerment circles: entrepreneurial, non-profit and leadership.

CAAO’s member organizations communicate with over 30,000 black professionals on a regular basis. Thus, CAAO serves as a dynamic link to the “New Economy” for black professionals of Northeast Ohio.

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“Again, thank you Toni and Connie.  Great things are coming out of the matchmaker, even for organizations not directly in attendance. ”

– Ellen Burts-Cooper, PhD, MBA



  

VERIZON WIRELESS EVERYDAY HEROES CONTEST

The Consortium of African American Organizations in partnership with the Urban League of Greater Cleveland and 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland are pleased to partner with Verizon Wireless in the Everyday Heroes program.  CAAO is pleased to assist with finding unsung heroes in the Cleveland community who have done great works in the community.

Please CLICK HERE  to nominate your hero by 11:59 PM (EST) Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

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2011 Youth Innovation Career Day and Conference

One of CAAO’s most exciting initiatives is a unique youth innovation forum.  The YIF is an educational medium for idea generation for new products, fresh designs, and latest creations.  It is a think tank for urban youth, and an occasion for … [Learn More...]