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International Congress Attendance: 3,500 Last/Current Convention Location: Jacksonville Convention Dates:April 27–30, 2011 Venue: Georgia International Convention Center Hotels: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Room Nights: 1,315 Estimated Economic Impact: $1.7 million Headquarters: 2081 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd, New York,NY 10029 Phone: 212-926-0426 Chief Apostle: Bishop William Lee Bonner Presiding Apostle: Bishop James I. Clark, Jr. Next Convention: New Orleans Convention Dates:April 11-14, 2012 Website: cooljc.org —————————————— 16. NATIONAL MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL – ANNUAL CONVENTION This council provides a direct link between corporate America andminority-owned businesses. Chartered back in 1972, this council is one of the country's leading busi- ness membership organizations. Their primary mission is to provide increased procurement and business opportu- nities to minority businesses of all sizes. There are over 3,500 corporate organizations that are part of this net- work. Attendance: 7,000 Last/Current Convention Location: Atlanta Convention Dates: October 31–November 2, 2011 Venue: GeorgiaWorld Congress Center Hotels: Hyatt RegencyAtlanta and numerous others Room Nights: 6,315 Economic Impact: $7.8 million Headquarters: 1359 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10018 Phone : (212) 944-2430 Next Convention: Denver Dates: October 28–31, 2012 Venue: Colorado Convention Center Website: nmsdc.org —————————————— 17. PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF THE WORLD - SUMMER CONVENTION A revival broke forth in Kansas in 1901 and moved southward toTexas and finally reachingCalifornia in 1906. From there it spread to China, India and Africa fulfilling the work of the Lord. Their separate ministries include: women, men, ushers, single people, international music and sacred art and much more. Like most of our religious groups the PAWhas conferences and gatherings to teach theWord in places all over the globe drawing huge num- bers. Attendance: 6,000 Last/Current Convention Location: Orlando 34 African Black Film Festival The African Black Film Festival (ABFF) is held annually at the Ritz-Carlton on Miami's South Beach. According to organizers this year's event held in early July attracted over 5,000 guests. This is world's largest film festival dedicated to African- American filmmakers. Now in its 15th year, the ABFF attracts some of the industries top directorial, acting and producing talent. Black Meetings & Tourism September/October 2011: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com mainly on the east coast. Atlanta and Baltimore hosted events that drew thousands. The MidWinter Hair Show held at the Georgia World Congress Center attracted 25,000 attendees. Based on previous years estimates this one show had over $17 million in economic impact on Atlanta. The Mid-Summer Show brought in even more with 55,000 people in attendance. Based on pre- vious years, that is approximately $29 million dropped on the city of Atlanta. The Bronner Brothers is a privately held company whose mission is to pursue excellence by manufacturing and distributing hair care and skin prod- ucts for African Americans. Their website is bronner- brothers.com. Congressional Black Caucus The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc was established in 1976 as a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy, research and educational institute. The Annual Legislative Conference is considered to be the premier African-American conference on policy issues. The ALC is a platform for African-American members of Congress to share the progress of their work on leg- islative items and also allows for the exchange of ideas and how they relate to policy issues that are of critical concern to their constituents. CBC is held every September in Washington DC and draws 8,000 to 10,000 attendees. Tom Joyner Family Reunion Put on and hosted by radio personality Tom Joyner, this family reunion attracts thousands each year. Now in its 11th year this reunion celebration was held inOrlando, FLAugust 29 through September 2, attracting over 5,000 people with 6,000 room nights according to the Orlando CVB. The projected economic impact was over $5.5 mil- lion. The host hotel for 2011 was the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. Other venues used include: SeaWorld and Universal Orlando. This year's attendees include Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Levert and BrianMcKnight. Past performers includeAl Green, Earth Wind & Fire, and D. L. Hughley. This celebration features a family BBQ, a Family Fun Center, seminars and Sunday's Gospel Explosion. Also included are tickets to several Orlando area theme parks.