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BROOKLYN, N.Y. - AstroBug -- The Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (CACCI) will host its Visionary Awards Gala on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to midnight at Tropical Paradise Ballroom, 1367 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn. The evening honors ten Visionary Award recipients and two Community Lifetime Legacy honorees who are building the economic, civic, and cultural life of Caribbean-American New York.

Since 1985, CACCI has helped entrepreneurs in Brooklyn and beyond launch and grow their businesses. Under the leadership of President Dr. Jean Joseph, the Chamber continues that work through advocacy, training, networking, and access to opportunity.

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The program will also include a memorial tribute to Slinger Francisco, the late calypso legend known as the Mighty Sparrow. Sparrow was a longtime friend of the Chamber.

"When Caribbean-American businesses grow, our whole community grows with them," said Dr. Jean Joseph, President of CACCI. "This gala honors the people living that belief today. It is also our chance to celebrate the Mighty Sparrow, whose music carried our culture around the world and who stood with this Chamber for many years."

Agenda: The evening opens with a red carpet and cocktail reception from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., followed by welcome remarks, dinner, and the awards program from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., then dancing and networking.

The 2026 Visionary Awards Gala honorees include: Dr. Akil Kokayi Khalfani (Essex County College), Dr. Saul Troen (Founder & Chairman, ChipServer), Dr. Issac (CEO, Ahava Medical Williamsburg), Ambassador Dr. Monica Sanchez (Dean, UNESCO Institute of Fashion), Dr. Abdo Zandani (CEO, MACPC NYC), and Judge Sylvia Hinds-Radix.

Sponsors and Supporters: Nutmeg74, a Grenadian luxury brand, joins the gala as Official Gift Bag Sponsor, and honorees and guests will leave with swag and a token of appreciation. Additional sponsorship packages and souvenir journal ads are available.

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Tickets ($150) and tables ($1,500) are available on Eventbrite.
Click here For sponsorship information, or contact CACCI Dr. Jean Joseph, CPA, at: 718 808 1890, 347-234-3111, info@caribbeantradecenter.com.

In the coming weeks, we will announce additional honorees, hosts, and other official attendees.

Media Contact: amore@aoprllc.com | 917-985-6735

About the Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.

Founded in 1985, the Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (CACCI) is a Brooklyn-based business organization that helps Caribbean-American and minority entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses through advocacy, training, networking, and access to opportunity. To learn more, visit https://www.caribbeantradecenter.com.