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🌟 EACC Gala Dinner 2025: A Celebration of Excellence, Unity & Progress

Date: May 15, 2025
📍 Location: MGM National Harbor

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🏛️ Welcome from the President

The Ethio-American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) hosted its most elegant and impactful event yet — the Annual Gala Dinner — at the stunning MGM National Harbor. The event brought together over 350 guests, including entrepreneurs, diplomats, officials, and community members.

Mr. Elias Woldu, President of EACC, opened the evening with a powerful message:

“Tonight is not just a celebration of what we’ve achieved — it is a reminder that our unity is our greatest strength.”

🎤 Inspiring Keynote by Jennifer Rose

The evening’s keynote speaker, Jennifer Rose from the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, delivered a moving speech highlighting the value of cultural diversity and regional collaboration:

“The Ethio-American Chamber stands as a model of how cultural identity and economic opportunity can work hand-in-hand to build a thriving community.”

🏆 Honoring Community Leaders

We proudly presented the 2025 EACC Honors Awards to six outstanding individuals for their lasting contributions in business, leadership, and service:

  • Tadiwos Belete – Entrepreneur & hospitality visionary

  • Fesseha Molalign – Community advocate & youth mentor

  • Amman Fessehazion – Business leader & media strategist

  • Amsale Geletu – Successful entrepreneur & philanthropist

  • Robel Mamo – Founder of Community Kitchen Program

  • Azeb Ataro – Restaurateur & cultural ambassador

Their stories inspire the next generation of leaders.

🎶 Culture, Cuisine & Connection

The Gala featured:

  • Gourmet dinner

  • Traditional African music and dance

  • Networking across industries and generations

The evening beautifully blended cultural celebration with professional connection.

🙏 Thank You to Our Sponsors

Special thanks to our incredible sponsors whose support made this event possible:

  • Colonial Parking

  • Berhan Healthcare

  • Moodday Bank

  • Addis Tech

  • Frank Remit

  • Mark Computing & Taxes

  • Ultimate Tax Solution

  • Morning Aroma

  • Alliance Health Care

  • Total Event Solution

  • Sheger Spring Café

📣 Coming Up: African Roots & Cultures Festival

Join us for our next major event:
🎉 African Roots & Cultures Festival
📅 Sunday, June 22, 2025
📍 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD
🎶 Music • Food • Business • Culture • Family Fun

🔗 Stay Connected

🔍 Website: www.EthioAmericanChamber.org
📱 Instagram & Facebook: @EthioAmChamber
📧 Email: info@ethioamericanchamber.org

Together, we rise. Together, we thrive.

Honorees and Sponsors:

Honoring Community Leaders

We proudly presented the 2025 EACC Honors Awards to six outstanding individuals for their lasting contributions in business, leadership, and service:

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