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Pine Bluff Arkansas Regional Office

Black Community Development and Chamber of Commerce of Arkansas is proud to have some of the industry’s best. The Regional Directors are the heart of our organization, they are responsible for delivering BCDCCA programs, goals and objectives to the community.The success of BCDCCA rests on their shoulders. BCDCCA Regional Directors are commented to the improvement of the Black and African American citizen in the Great state of Arkansas.

Benjamin Grinage II

Pine Bluff regional director

Benjamin Grinage II, a native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is the esteemed founder and Director of The Before House, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and resources to individuals who are affected by substance abuse in the Pine Bluff community. Born and raised in Pine Bluff, the son of the Late Rev. Benjamin Grinage Sr. and the late Barbara Grinage Davis. Benjamin’s journey is marked by a steadfast commitment to service, leadership, and community empowerment.

After completing his high school education at Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, Benjamin enlisted in the United States Navy. His military service was distinguished by dedication and honor, culminating in two commendable terms of service and an honorable discharge in 1993. This experience laid the foundation for Benjamin's ethos of discipline, resilience, and commitment.

In 1995, Benjamin transitioned to a career in law enforcement, joining the Pine Bluff Police Department. His exemplary service and leadership skills were quickly recognized, leading to his promotion to the rank of sergeant. Notably, Benjamin made history as the first African American Traffic Sergeant in the department, breaking barriers and setting a precedent for future generations. His tenure was characterized by a relentless pursuit of justice and community safety until an on-the-job injury in 2009 led to his early retirement.

Benjamin's educational achievements are equally impressive. He graduated from Northwestern University's School of Accident Reconstruction, gaining expertise that further underscores his commitment to public safety and service. His involvement in the community extends beyond his professional roles. He is a proud Master Mason member of the Pine Bluff Lodge #345 Prince Hall affiliated and has served several positions in his local lodge. A lifetime member of the NAACP, and actively participates in various community initiatives.

Benjamin's personal life is equally fulfilling. He is married to Kenya Grinage, of twenty years.They are proud parents to two daughters, Aleesia and Makenzie Grinage. His family is a cornerstone of his life, providing unwavering support and motivation.

In establishing The Before House, Benjamin Grinage II has channeled his extensive experience and passion for community service into a transformative organization. The Before House focuses on empowering individuals through resources, support, and advocacy, embodying Benjamin's lifelong commitment to making a positive impact.

Benjamin Grinage II's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, leadership, and community dedication. His contributions continue to inspire and uplift the Pine Bluff community, leaving a legacy of service and empowerment.

Contact Us

Address

XXXXXXX XXXXX

PINE BLUFF, AR 7160X

Contact

Bro Ben Grinage

Sherrill, AR

844 - 442 - 2322 Extension 2

info@BCDCCA.net

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday

CLOSED

Sunday CLOSED

Black Community Development and Chamber of Commerce of Arkansas

BCDCCA

PINE BLUFF Regional Office

Tactical Plans

The Black Community Development and Chamber of Commerce of Arkansas, (BCDCCA), Pine Bluff Regional Office under the jurisdiction of the Black Community Development and Chamber of Commerce of Arkansas, (BCDCCA), follows BCDCCA By-Laws, Policies, Rules, and Regulations.

BCDCCA Pine Bluff Regional Office is dedicated to deploying, implementing, and managing BCDCCA strategic plan, programs, and activities, that support Entrepreneurship, Economic Empowerment, and Sustainability of the African American and Black Community in the EL Dorado Region.

BCDCCA Pine Bluff Regional Office will be committed and focused on activities that will support the following BCDCCA planned goals for the African American and Black Community:

Increase Business Development, Entrepreneurship, and Growth
Provide access to Capital
Obtain Regional entities to provide funding and assist our programs.
Provide Education and Training for the following.
- Obtain Certificates, to advance job skills and optimize employment opportunities
- Financial Literacy
- Business Development
- Community Service
- Etc.
Provide Technical Support for documentation completions, (Grant Writing, Loan Application, etc.)
Assist the African American and Black Farmers

Director: The BCDCCA Regional Director reports to the BCDCCA president or their designated committee. The BCDCCA Regional Director follows the BCDCCA By-Laws, and all BCDCCA Rules and Regulations. All BCDCCA Regional Directors activities must be approved by the BCDCCA President or their designated committee. The BCDCCA and all other activities stipulated by the BCDCCA president or their designated committee.

Under the leadership of the Director, Ralph Smith and the Co-Interim Director,(TBD), we will establish the regional office by completing the following BCDCCA activities:

Stage One

Staff Selections and Introduction of BCDCCA Pine Bluff Regional Office

Select the appropriate required staff. BCDCCA Regional Director has the options to appoint or not appoint the following positions. The Regional staff may be paid or unpaid depending on BCDCCA funds available. Some of the initial positions that may or may not need to be filled are:

Vice Director: Reports to the Director and performs the roles and responsibilities assigned to them by the Director.
Coordinator; Reports to the Vice Director or Director. Executes assigned specific projects. A Coordinator often is required to come to the Director or Vice Director when they have a question, rather than making an executive decision if they are not sure.
Assistant: Report to the Director and Vice Director, perform the tasks and activities assigned to them by the Director or Vice Director. The Director can have as many assistants as they may need.
Secretary: Reports to the Director and Vice Director, performs secretary activities
Ambassador: Reports to the Director and Vice Director, acts as a representative of BCDCCA for public events and assigned activities

2. Establish the Regional office address, mailing address, email address, phone number, and business cards and meeting

location.

3. Introduce the Pine Bluff Regional office to the General Public covering.

Mayor’s office
Chamber of Commerce’s
Regional Legislative Representatives
Regional Corporations / Business
Regional Education Institutes
Regional Community Organizations
Promote Fund Raising and Membership Drive

Stage Two

Implementation of BCDCCA Programs

Implement the following BCDCCA Programs

1. Disadvantaged Small Business Consulting. Identify African American and black business and citizens who may have a

desire to start a business or need help growing their existing business. and Provide Education and Training for the

following.

Financial Literacy
Business Model
Business Development
Etc.

2. Identity Access to Capital. Identity Grants, loans, and monies available for African American and Black Communities

that would generate business and home ownership and make improvements to existing African American and Black

business and homes.

3. Technical Support: Assist in completing documentation, provide technical support and guidance to African American

and Black members for responding to RFPs, finding capital, marketing, contract negotiations and accessing

opportunities that would enable them to start a business, sustain, or expand their existing business, or purchase a home.

4. Develop Partnerships. Seek Partnership with Regional Corporations, Educational Institutes, Healthcare Organizations,

Municipalities, and Regional State and Federal Government agencies.

5. Employment Development. Promote BCDCCA Internship and Recruitment programs with Regional Corporations,

Educational Institutes, Healthcare, Municipalities, organization and Regional Government agencies for recruitment of

BCDCCA members, from the African American and Black community, of Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, and the

Southeast Arkansas Region for both full time employment and contractual opportunities.

6. Training and Education. Promote existing and develop new training and education programs and seminars to help.

African American and Black businesses

Obtain Certificates, to advance job skills and optimize employment opportunities.
Improve Community Service
Etc.

7. Assist African American and Black Farmers

Work with the Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy.
Work with the 2014 Farm Bill Policy.
Work with The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Small Farm Program.
Work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s.
Work with (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Etc.

Stage Three

Other Regional Activities

Perform the following BCDCCA Activities

Events
Gala
Awards
Scholarships

The BCDCCA Pine Bluff Regional Office working under the guidance of our corporate office, Black Community Development and Chamber of Commerce of Arkansas is looking forward to creating Generational Wealth, Growth and Prosperity for the African American and Black communities in Pine Bluff Arkansas Region of the Great State of Arkansas.

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REGIONAL OFFICES POLICY

The Black Community Development and Chamber of Commerce of Arkansas, (BCDCCA) Regional Offices are under the jurisdiction of the Black Community Development and Chamber of Commerce of Arkansas organization. All BCDCCA Regional offices must follow all BCDCCA By-laws, Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines. Failure to follow BCDCCA By-laws, Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines can result in removable.

President/CEO: The President/CEO shall serve as the chief executive officer of the Board and shall implement Chamber policy as established by the Board of Directors. The President/CEO is responsible for all activities emulating from the National Office, the BCDCCA Board, implements, manages the Strategic Plan and the BCDCCA operations. The President/CEO shall make and submit to the Chamber such reports as the Chamber may prescribe relative to Chamber finances. The President shall have the free will to develop committees that report to the president, whose purpose is the management of certain BCDCCA operations.

Executive Vice-President: The Executive Vice-President at the guidance and management of the President/CEO manages the staff and operations of the Arkansas Black Chamber of Commerce and the operational implementation of the Strategic Plan. The Executive Vice-President can also manage the monies received and, in addition to the Executive Vice-President Finance, is a signor on Arkansas Black Chamber of Commerce accounts.

Director: The BCDCCA President or their designated committee, can appoint a BCDCCA Regional Director, Co-Regional Directors, Interim Regional Director, or co- Interim Regional Directors. The interim period will be decided by the BCDCCA president or their designated committee. The BCDCCA Regional Director reports to the BCDCCA president or their designated committee. The BCDCCA Regional Director follows the BCDCCA By-Laws, and all BCDCCA Rules and Regulations. All BCDCCA regional Directors activities must be approved by the BCDCCA President or their designated committee. The BCDCCQA Regional Director is responsible for implementing and managing BCDCCA programs and all other activities stipulated by the BCDCCA president or their designated committee. The BCDCCA Regional Director can be assigned to a region or a location.

The BCDCCA regional Director may be paid for their services, if funds are available. The Director can appoint individuals to assist them in performing their responsibilities, as volunteers. All BCDCCA Director hired- for pay staff must be approved by the BCDCCA president or their designated committee. All BCDCCA Volunteers and paid staff must follow the BCDCCA By-Laws, and all BC DCCA Rules and Regulations.

BCDCCA Regional Directors cannot enter any contract, agreement, financial arraignment without written approval by the BCDCCA President or their designated committee.

BCDCCA Regional Offices cannot receive donations without the written approval of BCDCCA President or their designated committee

BCDCCA Regional offices shall follow any goals identified by the BCDCCA President or their designated committee

The BCDCCA Director reports to the BCDCCA president or their designated committee on a scheduled basic.

The BCDCCA Director may use the following positions titles for appointments or hires;

Vice Director; Reports to the Director and performs the roles and responsibilities assigned to them by the Director. The BCDCCA Regional Director may have as many Vice-Directors was they need

Coordinator; Helps the Director or Vice Director, when needed and executes specific projects, or tasks. A coordinator often is required to come to the Director or Vice Director when he has a question, rather than making an executive decision if he is not sure.

Assistant; Report to the Director and Vice Director, perform the tasks and activities assigned to them by the Director or Vice Director. The Director can have as many Assistants as they may need.

Secretary; Reports to the Director and Vice Director, performs secretary activities

Ambassador; Reports to the Director and Vice Director, acts as a representative of BCDCCA for public events and assigned activities.

Annually, BCDCCA President or their designated committee will conduct annual BCDCCA Regional Directors meeting with the BCDCCA Regional Directors, to discuss the BCDCCA goals and objectives identified by the BCDCCA Board, and enforced by the BCDCCA President or their designated committee to the BCDCCA Regional Directors.

Quarterly or whenever required, BCDCCA President or their designated committee will conduct meeting with the BCDCCA Regional Directors to discuss all BCDCCA Regional Directors pertinent matters at that time.

Dress Code; All BCDCCA Board Members Sr. Advisor’s, Executive officers, Directors, Vice Directors, Staff, Volunteers, are expected to dress business casual at BCDCCA events , or follow specified Dress codes at special events.