WE THE PEOPLE!

Uniting All Businesses, Enhancing Community Service, and Bridging the Gap

We The People

Enhancing Businesses and Trading Across the Nation

The United People's Action Chamber of Commerce, Inc., (UPACC) was formed as an advocate to small businesses as well as to individuals. Our mission is ensure domestic tranquility whereas to provide for the common defense of our culture, race, and religious belief; as we struggle to promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of ‘Liberty to ourselves and families. We do ordain and establish our mission according to the constitution of the United States of America.

As an independent membership organization our principles, rules, and regulations were established in Illinois, as a not-for-profit corporation filed under the IRS statute 501(c)6. Our organization is mission driven with policies and procedures according to the doctrines of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (UPACC is not endorsed by the US Chamber of Commerce). UPACC bylaws allows for its establishment with fundamental purposes and guiding principles.

UPACC advocacy mission is to seek and secure equal opportunities in its endeavors as a steward of the communities it services, whether on a local and national level.  As a chamber of commerce entity we promote fairness within our trade industry and addresses discriminatory practices that violate our civil, criminal and constitutional rights. Our governing body follows four pillars that are discussed within this website.

Join Today! We thank you for your membership affiliation!


Respectfully,


Albert Burks, Jr., MBA

Co-Chair & Chief Executive Officer   

Lekeeta J. Charley, MPA

Co-Chair & Chief Alliance Officer

Patricia A. Culbreath-Burks, RN MSN

   Chief Operations Officer   

Nelson Whitaker

Chief Financial Officer

Albert Burks, Jr., MBA

Co-Chair & Chief Executive Officer   

Patricia A. Culbreath-Burks, RN MSN

   Chief Operations Officer   

Lekeeta J. Charley, MPA

Co-Chair & Chief Alliance Officer

Nelson Whitaker

Chief Financial Officer

Albert Burks, Jr., MBA

Co-Chair & Chief Executive Officer   

Patricia A. Culbreath-Burks, RN MSN

   Chief Operations Officer   

Lekeeta J. Charley, MPA

Co-Chair & Chief Alliance Officer

Nelson Whitaker

Chief Financial Officer

Christian Bias

President

Uniting Enterprises through UPACC's

UPACC is a progressive ‘One-Stop National HUB Chamber of Commerce,’ utilizing a membership collective centralized network of business owners, organizations, and individuals.


UPACC's primary focus is centered around four pillars of business expansion and success that includes:

1) Advocacy (Commercial and Communities)

2) Economic Development and Growth

3) Small Business development through entrepreneurship
4) Education and Training


UPACC represents the underlying strength and vitality of small, medium, and large businesses, including major manufacturers, distributors, and specialized service institutions offering wholesale, retail, imports, and exports of services and products.


UPACC collaborates and form partnerships with not-for-profit organizations, trade associations and unions, corporations, government agencies, and other chambers.


UPACC’s Hub platform is branded as the dashboard and a micro-site system that assists its members and affiliates in obtaining their vision, mission, and objective; and offers recommended resources, information, opportunities, and systematic platforms useful in trading of products, exporting and importing locally and Nationally. To provide businesses in the USA a bridge to work in tandem with their business model’ as they seek networking opportunities, general information on business development, expansion opportunities, ways to boost their recognitions, and to establish proven systems to influence their economic growth.


Joining ‘UPACC HUB’ is what differentiates small businesses with consistent or organic growth through our membership platform.

PUBLIC OPINION AND ISSUES

UPACC influence of public opinion and issues


UPACC's operation, opinions, and issues are not influence by any governmental entity and its actions are mandated by its membership needs, its policies, rules, regulation, and bylaws.


Our membership understand that UPACC's public policies may be based on the relationship created through its online media platform, its communication and public relations initiative, print and other electronic factors to include technical changes, lobbying, and political activities affecting their industry. The Chamber mission is governed under directives of its mission statement and the 4 pillars as listed below.


Through the collaboration of its services and committees, UPACC's lobbying processes, the addressing of consumer complaints, promotion of special events, etc., every member are required to pay dues that are used to help cover its organizational operation expenses; in addition, advocacy initiatives, etc. UPACC also reserve the rights to hold special events and promote special programs to enhance its growth and development.


UPACC 501 (c) 6 status allows it to 'LOBBY' for the best interest of its membership whether on a local, state, and national level.


As you review the various pillars, please be advised this is only  a summary of the programs offered. For additional information please send all correspondences to the following email address:

United People's Action Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Attn: Human Resources Department

Email Address: upacchamber@gmail.com
Olympia Fields, IL 60461

Need more information? Call us at (800) 586-2285 to speak with one of our experts.

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