About Us

The EICC was conceptualized in February 2008 during a meeting with a group of business leaders that was spearheaded by Bishop Eddie L. Long, Senior Pastor of New Birth Cathedral in Lithonia, GA and noted world leader, entrepreneur, and best selling author. The EICC held its first official meeting in April 2008 and was officially incorporated in the State of Georgia in June 2008. The charter members and advisors were:

• Mr. Ed Ukaonu, President
• Ms. Linda Vega, Advisory Chairperson
• Ms. Earnelle Winfrey, Legal Cousel
• Mr. Reginald Winfrey, Vice Preisent
• Ms. Tangela Gray, Secretary
• Ms. Casandra Johnson
• Mr. Michael Burt
• Mr. Everett Washington
• Mr. Horatious Harris
• Ms. Ursula Edwards, Treasurer
• Ms. Mitzi McNeill-Leonard
• Ms. Shelly Gee
• Ms. Brittany Hemphill – Youth Representative
• Mr. Patrick Lewis - Youth Committee Chair
• Ms. Cheryl Ragland - Membership Committee Chair

The EICC represents a conglomerate of faith-based businesses that actively implement practices that are aligned with Biblical teaching and principles.

In addition to building strategic business relationships, the EICC also collaborates with non-profit organizations, financial institutions and school systems. We offer a variety of services and forums that are designed to provide education and training on business development and growth, employment opportunities and viable business leads that will result in wealth generation and sustained economic prosperity.