About Us
Building Bridges. Empowering Entrepreneurs and Businesses. Uniting Communities.
We are a dynamic network of Sierra Leonean entrepreneurs, dedicated to networking, collaboration, innovation, and shared success in the Diaspora, and in Sierra Leone.
Who Are We
The Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce International (SLCCI) is a collective of business leaders and professionals committed to promoting unity, integrity and growth in the global Sierra Leonean business community.
The SLCCI was born from an exceptional vision of strengthening bonds among Sierra Leonean business men and women.
We are the pivot on which your business will: build a dynamic business network; increase collaboration through stronger relationships; increase visibility; and will receive more robust advocacy and representation.
The SLCCI will help you improve our economic footprint in the Diaspora and community.
Our Mission
Our Vision
What We Do
- Build robust and dynamic business networks and collaborations to win more business.
- Support members' organizations in publicity, marketing and growth activities.
- Support aspiring entrepreneurs with mentorships and shared resources.
- Nurture and harness trade and investment opportunities.
- Advocate for business-friendly policies and partnerships.
- Increase member businesses’ profiles through our Diaspora Business Directory.
- Organize events, workshops, and programs that drive networking and growth; and foster a positive image of Sierra Leone business businesses in the Sierra Leone community.
The SLCCI Path to Empowered Growth
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Connect
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Collaborate
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Empower
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Promote
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Advocate
We champion entrepreneurship and business opportunities for Sierra Leone-owned enterprises.
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Sustain
We focus on uniting business leaders to galvanize our community; and on achieving and sustaining prosperity across generations.
Come Join Us and Help Build a Legacy in Business
Come join our family of entrepreneurs and help build: a strong business network of Sierra Leonean businesses; a robust business culture that unites our community, and ensures that we create, retain and multiply economic value in our community.
A: Membership is open to profit or nonprofit organizations, majority owned by people of Sierra Leonean decent, who share our purpose of empowering the Sierra Leonean business community to increase our impact in the African Diaspora, and in Sierra Leone.
A: Access to a vigorous network that: unites and strengthens the voices of business men and women; increases member businesses’ visibility through our Diaspora Business Directory; and nurtures increased collaborations, mentorships, advocacy and growth opportunities among businesses and the community.
A: Yes. You may register at most two organizations with accompanying rights, responsibilities and benefits.
A: Simply complete our online or paper application. Our team is happy to guide you through the process.
A: For now, membership is open to profit or nonprofit businesses or organizations that are owned or registered by business men and women of Sierra Leonean descent.
A: First, our vision: To build and grow world class organizations, and develop world class entrepreneurs, that will tackle challenges in North America, Sierra Leone, and all around the globe on a platform of unity, integrity, and community impact. Also, our members are businesses, and so our emphasis is on Sierra Leonean business, and business people. Our mission and vision prioritize economic and social entities that emphasize economic prosperity.
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Unity, integrity, and community impact.
Satisfied Members
Projects Completed
Advocacy Work
Community Impact
We’d Love to Hear From You
Come and help us build a movement that will transform how business is seen and done in the Sierra Leone Diaspora; one that will redefine networking, collaboration, and entrepreneurship, to increase our economic impact as a business and social community in the Diaspora.