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National Black Chamberof Commerce
establishes Internet Presence
. WASHINGTON, D.C.
The National Black Chamber of Com
merce, Inc. (NBCC), announces the
establishment of their new and im
proved, interactive web site. This site
will enable members and users to see
the: latest business information, give
feedback, participate in and monitor
activities. — The address is
ww.NationalßCC.org.
When visitors enter the NBCC site,
eyll find its latest press releases,
istorical files, The Chamber Report,
ditorials by NBCC president Harry
Iford, and informational Hot Sheets.
ncluded in the pages of the site is a list
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Because of their root structures,
the uninformed sometimes misidentify
sweet potatoes as yams. African yams were
also among the few native foods originally
brought from Africa to America.
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of programs, details on the NBCC col
legiate chapters and a hot issues sec
tion which emphasizes the NBCC’s
most pressing concerns. Visitors tothe
site can register on-line for the 7** An
nual Convention, “Leve.caging Our Cul
tural Wealth,” in New Orleans, June
17-20.
of tests, dry runs and exploration. We
have finally gotten it together,” 3ays
Alford. “Our members will have an up
to-the-minute, complete file on all ac
tivities, policies, upcoming events and
opportunities created by the advocacy
ofthe NBCC. Eventually, we will have
E-file your tax
return NOW.
Wait to pay
till Aprfl 15
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IP YOU GREW UP ENJOYING CANDIED YAMS,
THANK THE MOTHERLAND.
a dynamic Black business directory
that procurement agents around the
world can refer to for soliciting quotes,
bids and proposals from the most pro
ficient Black owned businesses. Ev
erything a Black business, major cor
poration or government entity needs to
know or wants to know will be found at
National߀€Corg.” —
Newly hired Ronald Ross, NBCC’s
chief information officer, is managing
the web site. “I'm very excited about
our site. It’s the most progressive web
site dealing exclusively with Black
business issues. The most progressive
and, in fact, the only ohe in the world.”
Even it you owe more tax,
you can file your return carly
with IRS e-file--get quick
proof that your rcturn is
accepted-—but wait until
April 15th to pay.
IRS e-file is simple and
secure. And it's so accurate,
there’s less chance you'll get a
letter from t he IRS.
With IRS e-file, you also have
convenient payment options.
For details, visit our Web
site at www.irs.ustreas.gov
or see your tax professional.
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