CAAO Home

Members

Member Organizations

BDPA – Leaders in Information Technology
BDPA is a global member focused organization that positions its members at the forefront of the IT industry. BDPA is committed to delivering IT excellence to our members, strategic partners, and community.


Web Address: www.bdpa-cleveland.org
President Email: henry.wiggins@UHhospitals.org
Annual Membership: 75.00
Membership Benefits: Quarterly professional development workshops, Student Information Technology Education Scholarship program
Frequency of Meeting: 3rd Tuesday of the month 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Location of Meeting: various

Karamu House Inc.

2355 E. 89th Street, Cleveland OH 44106
Phone: 216-795-7070
Fax: 216-795-7073
Web Address: www.karamu.com
President: Greg Ashe (Executive Director)
President Phone #: 216-795-7070
President Email: gashe@karamu.com

Forest City Dental Society
Improve the dental health of the public which we serve. Cultivate and promote the art and science of dentistry.

4074 Lee Rd., Cleveland, 44128
President: Dr. Robert Wright
Annual Membership: 150.00
Membership Criteria: Doctoral Dentist Degree
Membership Benefits: Continuing education, exchange of professional information, social events
Frequency of Meeting: 3rd Thursday every month except August
Location of Meeting: Cleveland Skating Club

National Association of Black Accountants
To address the needs of its members and to build leaders that shape the future of the accounting and finance professions with an unfaltering commitment to inspire the same in their successors

P. O. Box 201686, Shaker Hts., Ohio 44120
Phone: 216-348-3023
Web Address: www.naba-cleve.org
General Email: Membership@naba-cleve.org
President: Catrina Latten
President Email: catlat5@roadrunner.com
Annual Membership: $120 for Pro., $20 for Students
Membership Criteria: Four year degree in business
Location of Meeting: Signature Square Bldg., Beachwood

National Black MBA Association
The National Black MBA Association, Inc.(NBMBAA) is a business organization that leads in the creation of economic and intellectual wealth for the African-American community.

4614 Prospect Ave, Suite 323, Cleveland, OH 44103
Phone: 216-556-3633
Fax: 216-689-4098
Web Address: www.clevelandblackmbas.org
General Email: clevelandblackmbas@yahoo.com
President: Jeanette Gordon
President Email: jeanhg@sbcglobal.net
Annual Membership: $125 for Pro., $60 for Students, $1,000 Full Life Membership
Membership Criteria: Full Membership: Anyone with a MBA degree or other advanced degree(MS,MHA,MPA, MSW, LD, JD, DBA, Ph.D., etc.). Student Membership: Anyone actively pursuing an advanced management degree.
Membership Benefits: Network programs, professional development seminars, entreprenuers workshops, career opportunities, NBMBAA Conferences discounts, Corporate Reception, subscription to Black Enterprise Magazine (for Life and renewing full members).
Location of Meeting: Various Corporate Partners locations

National Society of Black Engineers
National Society of Black Engineers is an organization dedicated to the perpetuation and success of African American engineers, technicians, and scientists

PO Box 6351, Cleveland, Ohio 44101
Phone: 877-219-4185
Fax: 877-219-4185
Web Address: www.neo-nsbe.org
President: Yohance Hall
President Email: yohancehall@yahoo.com
Annual Membership: $50 National, $25 local
Membership Criteria: Engineering Degree or Association with Engineering company
Membership Benefits: Alumni Network
Frequency of Meeting: 4th Thursday in every month, Sept-May
Location of Meeting: Maple Heights Regional Cuyahoga County Public Library

President's Council
As business leaders, the President's Council provides leadership, innovative ideas and resources to advance African American business and contributes to the overall growth and economic development in Northeast Ohio.

1120 Chester Ave., Suite 100-PC, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Phone: 216-771-8702
Fax: 216-771-3679
Web Address: www.thepresidentscouncil.com
President: Dwayne Thornton
President Phone #: 216-771-8702
Annual Membership: $7500
Membership Criteria: Company size, type of business, community involvement, potential benefit to council membership.
Membership Benefits: Potential economic development
Frequency of Meeting: bi-monthly

Blacks In Government Greater Cleveland Chapter
An organization proactively serving federal, state, and local government employees and the Greater Cleveland Communities promoting equity, excellence, and opportunity through:

Advocacy ==> Training ==> Mentoring ==> Job Services ==> Health and Human Services ==> Community Out Reach

PO Box 811071, Cleveland OH 44181
President: James Travis, Jr.
President Phone #: (216) 535-7025
President Email: fjoimt@sbcglobal.net
Frequency of Meeting: 1st Monday of the Month
Location of Meeting: Shaker Heights Library, 16500 Van Aken Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120

100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland Inc.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life within our communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans.

Mid Town Innovation Center, 4415 Euclid Ave., Suite 331, Cleveland OH 44103
Phone: 216-361-9146
Fax: 216-361-9148
Web Address: www.100blackmencleveland.org
President: Kenneth Roberts (Chairman of the Board)
Annual Membership: $250
Membership Criteria: support mission, recommendation by active member, relevant community and professional experience and interests, pass criminal background check, Membership Benefits: mentoring training, volunteer opportunities, networking.
Membership Benefits: mentoring training, volunteer opportunities, networking
Frequency of Meeting: Varies Monthly; General Membership, Board of Directors and various Committees

North Coast Black Bass Anglers
The North Coast Black Bass Anglers Association proudly connects with its history as one of the first widely recognized African American fishing organizations. We meet the challenges of increasing participation of African American adults and youth in the sport of Bass fishing, through fellowship, friendly competition, ongoing cultivation of expert fishing techniques, conservation education, and by encouraging cross-cultural partnerships with other sport fishing organizations, thereby becoming a vehicle in which anglers of all skill-levels, backgrounds and cultures can comfortably participate, compete, and grow.

4614 Prospect Ave., Suite 323, Cleveland, OH 44103
Phone: 216-246-2927
Web Address: www.ncbbaa.org
President: Lorenzo Jones
President Email: lmjns14@yahoo.com
Annual Membership: $80- basic, Active members - $125.00
Membership Criteria: Love for Bass Fishing
Membership Benefits: Discount on fishing equiptment, bass fishing workshops, family days, and tournaments.
Frequency of Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of the month
Location of Meeting: 4415 Euclid Ave., Suite 201, Cleveland, OH 44103

African American Speakers Association
Is to provide a mutually supportive and positive training enviroment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop personal and professional communication and leadership skills, which in turn empowers them with self-confidence and both personal and professional growth.

3752 Lee Road, Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120
Phone: 216-323-5601
Fax: 216-991-7209
President: Ilinda Reese
President Phone #: 216-323-5601
Annual Membership: $50
Membership Criteria: Anyone wanting to improve communication skills
Membership Benefits: Training and networking for improved communication and preparation for careers in Public Speaking.
Frequency of Meeting: Every second Saturday
Location of Meeting: Cleveland hts./University hts. library on Lee road. Room A.

Urban League of Greater Cleveland
The Urban League of Greater Cleveland's mission is to enable African Americans and other minority groups to develop and exercise their full potential on par with other Americans.

2930 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-622-0999
Fax: 216-622-0507
Web Address: ulcleveland.org/sbdc/sbdc.html
General Email: info@ulcleveland.org
President Phone #: 216-622-0999
President Email: ulceo@ulcleveland.org
Annual Membership: $35.00
Membership Benefits: Urban League lapel pin; one-year to the UL newsletter; recognition as an individual member on program materials and the UL website; UL membership card; notification of special events and programs hosted by the UL
Frequency of Meeting: varies

CAAO Email List

NSBE Meeting
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, 1st Floor,3900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115-2506
9/15/2010
 
100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland Golf Tournament
Highland Park Golf Course
9/18/2010
 
NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION, INC. 32ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION
Los Angeles Convention Center
9/21/2010
 
New CAAO Benefit for Business Owners Lunch and Learn
New CAAO Benefit for Business Owners Lunch and Learn
4614 Prospect Ave., Suite 323, Cleveland, OH
9/24/2010
 

 

 
About Activities  |  Benefits  |  Members  |  Supporters  |  Resources  |  Help
© 2001-2007 Consortium of African American Organizations. All Rights Reserved.
information 
contact information |  webmaster
 legal notes  |  site credits