The Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce (JMCAACC) will host its Annual Meeting and Holiday Business Mixer, at 5 p.m., Thursday, at The903 venue located at 210 East Lafayette Street in Jackson.

The agenda includes the annual election of officers and networking. Music and refreshments will be provided. Attendees will have an opportunity to showcase their business and to participate in a prize raffle for tickets to the 2020 Jewel Awards.

Following the African American Chamber meeting and mixer will be a ticketed Christmas Party hosted by chamber members Lydia Love-Adams and Steve Adams, owners of The903, starting at 6 p.m.

Tickets for the BYOB party are $10 each.

The party is open to the public and offers food, nonalcoholic beverages, games and other activities.

For more party information, call The903 at (731) 234-5612.

Founded in 1999, the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber is a member organization focusing on the growth and development of member businesses, youth entrepreneurial development, and community and economic development.

The Annual JEWEL Awards, being held Friday, February 21, 2020 at Oman Arena, recognizes outstanding African American businesses with awards in four categories. For more information on award categories, tickets, or membership, visit the website at http://jmcaacc.org.

All nominations must be received no later than January 15.

Garey Jenkins of Garey Jenkins Allstate Agency is board president of the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber. Florence M. Howard ([email protected]) is executive director. Don McCorry is office manager.

Office hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. The chamber office is located at 351-C North Royal Street in Jackson.

The mailing address is P.O. Box 703, Jackson, TN, 38302.

For more information, visit the website at http://jmcaacc.org.