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Dr. Roy A. Hastick, Sr. President/Founder Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc. Dr. Hastick migrated to the United States in 1972 and worked for several years as an administrator, community advocate, entrepreneur, and newspaper publisher. In 1985, he founded CACCI with ten members. Under his leadership, CACCI has become a well-recognized and well-respected organization with more than 1,700 member- colleagues in the Tri-State area and the Caribbean. For the past 30 plus years, Hastick said CACCI has sustained and developed its mission to advocate on behalf of Caribbean American, African American, and other small businesses. He has been credited for his tireless efforts to put in place a structure that serves the small business community, promotes economic development, and continues to foster a climate of unity and harmony among diverse cultures.