National Black Chamber of Commerce President Harry Alford will be the keynote speaker at the Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Breakfast on Jan. 8 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

The event, which starts at 8:30 a.m., is in its 13th year.

It takes place each year on the Saturday before the General Assembly convenes and offers elected officials the opportunity to update small-business owners from across the state about their agenda for the new legislative session.

The 2011 theme is “Connecting With a Purpose.”

DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis, Clayton County Commission Chair Eldrin Bell, and Rockdale County Commission Chair Richard Oden have confirmed their attendance and will speak and lead workshops.

Tickets are $50 each. A table of 10 is $500.

The Hyatt Regency Atlanta is at 265 Peachtree St. in downtown Atlanta. For more information, tickets and sponsorship, visit www.gablackchamberofcommerce.org or call 404-329-4504.