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Welcome to the
Wisconsin Black
Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Our Mission: 
To make Black People the
Largest Employers of Black People

Our Mission: 
To make Black People the
Largest Employers of Black People

Upcoming Bootcamps & Events

Our Mission: Make Black People the

Largest Employers of Black People!

We believe that in our community, we deserve the same standard of living that others enjoy!

Employment Opportunities

Technical Assistance Workshops

Grant Writing

Workshops

How to market

Workshops

Home Buying & Real Estate Workshops

7 Annual Events

Monthly Workshops

More than 500 active businesses

3 Corporate Partners

1 Bankers Roundtable Member(s)

2021-2022

New Business Start Up

2021 - 2022

Business Receiving

Technical Assistance

2021 - 2022

Business Receiving

Capacity Building 

20 corporate partners

15 initiatives a year

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Upcoming Events

  • Third Thursday Networking ft. The Pitch Competition
    Third Thursday Networking ft. The Pitch Competition
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 17
    Milwaukee
    Oct 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Milwaukee, 3536 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53216, USA
    Oct 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Milwaukee, 3536 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53216, USA
    Business Owners! Don't miss your opportunity to build new professional connections in a unique networking experience!
  • Start-Up | Technical Business Assistance | Capacity Building Bootcamp (1)
    Start-Up | Technical Business Assistance | Capacity Building Bootcamp (1)
    Sat, Oct 19
    TWBCC
    Oct 19, 2024, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
    TWBCC, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Oct 19, 2024, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
    TWBCC, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Our team of experienced professionals make starting a business a simple and transparent process. We not only help you start your business, we also help you create strong affiliations to meet your targets.
  • 501 (c)(3) Instruction Class
    501 (c)(3) Instruction Class
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 24
    Milwaukee
    Oct 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Milwaukee, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Oct 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Milwaukee, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    We will walk you through preparing your Articles of Incorporation, Corporate Bylaws, EIN, Conflict of Interest & The 501 (c)(3) application!
  • 1st Saturday Wealth Building/Technical Assistance Workshop & Networking
    1st Saturday Wealth Building/Technical Assistance Workshop & Networking
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 02
    Chase Bank
    Nov 02, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Chase Bank, 210 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA
    Nov 02, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Chase Bank, 210 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA
    Chase is excited to partner with the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce for a series of financial fitness workshops. Learn how to maximize your tax return through Home Ownership and Business Ownership in 2023. Please join us in learning more about business & home ownership, bring a friend.
  • Start-Up | Technical Business Assistance | Capacity Building Bootcamp
    Start-Up | Technical Business Assistance | Capacity Building Bootcamp
    Sat, Nov 09
    TWBCC
    Nov 09, 2024, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
    TWBCC, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Nov 09, 2024, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
    TWBCC, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Our team of experienced professionals make starting a business a simple and transparent process. We not only help you start your business, we also help you create strong affiliations to meet your targets.
  • Start-Up | Technical Business Assistance | Capacity Building Bootcamp
    Start-Up | Technical Business Assistance | Capacity Building Bootcamp
    Sat, Nov 16
    TWBCC
    Nov 16, 2024, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
    TWBCC, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Nov 16, 2024, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
    TWBCC, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Our team of experienced professionals make starting a business a simple and transparent process. We not only help you start your business, we also help you create strong affiliations to meet your targets.
  • 3rd Thursday Networking Event
    3rd Thursday Networking Event
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Nov 21
    Location is TBD
    Nov 21, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Nov 21, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Business Owners! Every 3rd Thursday we are networking somewhere! (5-9pm) -Pitch Competition -Gas Give Aways -Grant Leads -Free for Chamber members! https://www.twbcc.com/events-2
  • BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND BLACK BUSINESS EXPO
    BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND BLACK BUSINESS EXPO
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Nov 29
    2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Nov 29, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Nov 29, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
  • BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND BLACK BUSINESS EXPO
    BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND BLACK BUSINESS EXPO
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 30
    2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Nov 30, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Nov 30, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
  • BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND BLACK BUSINESS EXPO
    BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND BLACK BUSINESS EXPO
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Dec 01
    2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Dec 01, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Dec 01, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
  • 1st Saturday Wealth Building/Technical Assistance Workshop & Networking
    1st Saturday Wealth Building/Technical Assistance Workshop & Networking
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Dec 07
    Chase Bank
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Chase Bank, 210 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Chase Bank, 210 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA
    Chase is excited to partner with the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce for a series of financial fitness workshops. Learn how to maximize your tax return through Home Ownership and Business Ownership in 2023. Please join us in learning more about business & home ownership, bring a friend.
  • 501 (c)(3) Instruction Class
    501 (c)(3) Instruction Class
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Dec 26
    Milwaukee
    Dec 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Milwaukee, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Dec 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Milwaukee, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    We will walk you through preparing your Articles of Incorporation, Corporate Bylaws, EIN, Conflict of Interest & The 501 (c)(3) application!
  • Start-Up | Technical Business Assistance | Capacity Building Bootcamp
    Start-Up | Technical Business Assistance | Capacity Building Bootcamp
    Sat, Oct 12
    TWBCC
    Oct 12, 2024, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
    TWBCC, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Oct 12, 2024, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
    TWBCC, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Our team of experienced professionals make starting a business a simple and transparent process. We not only help you start your business, we also help you create strong affiliations to meet your targets.
  • 1st Saturday Wealth Building/Technical Assistance Workshop & Networking
    1st Saturday Wealth Building/Technical Assistance Workshop & Networking
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 05
    Chase Bank
    Oct 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Chase Bank, 210 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA
    Oct 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Chase Bank, 210 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA
    Chase is excited to partner with the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce for a series of financial fitness workshops. Learn how to maximize your tax return through Home Ownership and Business Ownership in 2023. Please join us in learning more about business & home ownership, bring a friend.
  • 501 (c)(3) Instruction Class
    501 (c)(3) Instruction Class
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 26
    Milwaukee
    Sep 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Milwaukee, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Sep 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Milwaukee, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    We will walk you through preparing your Articles of Incorporation, Corporate Bylaws, EIN, Conflict of Interest & The 501 (c)(3) application!
  • Start-Up | Technical Business Assistance | Capacity Building Bootcamp
    Start-Up | Technical Business Assistance | Capacity Building Bootcamp
    Sat, Sep 21
    TWBCC
    Sep 21, 2024, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
    TWBCC, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Sep 21, 2024, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
    TWBCC, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Our team of experienced professionals make starting a business a simple and transparent process. We not only help you start your business, we also help you create strong affiliations to meet your targets.
  • 3rd Thursday Networking Event
    3rd Thursday Networking Event
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 19
    Milwaukee
    Sep 19, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Milwaukee, 1131 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
    Sep 19, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Milwaukee, 1131 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
    Business Owners! Every 3rd Thursday we are networking somewhere! We invite you to join us for an evening of building new connections, while having a great time. And of course, the pitch competition! You don't want to miss this one!
  • Start-Up | Technical Business Assistance | Capacity Building Bootcamp
    Start-Up | Technical Business Assistance | Capacity Building Bootcamp
    Sat, Sep 14
    TWBCC
    Sep 14, 2024, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
    TWBCC, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Sep 14, 2024, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
    TWBCC, 2900 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA
    Our team of experienced professionals make starting a business a simple and transparent process. We not only help you start your business, we also help you create strong affiliations to meet your targets.

Find a list of grants and loans available for Small businesses and Nonprofits.

Small Business Grants

Grant information is updated as it comes to the Chamber.

Justice 40 

 

https://www.eda.gov/funding/funding-opportunities/all-opportunities?q=/funding/funding-opportunities/all-opportunities&f%5B0%5D=funding_status%3A6565

Resources:

Key News Coverage:

 

Social Media:

FHL Bank Chicago

https://www.fhlbc.com/community-investment/community-first-programs/community-first-sup-reg-sup-accelerate-grants-for-small-business

List of SBA Lenders in Wisconsin

Business Law

Business law assistance program for small businesses

Services: Eligible participants can receive brief assistance on a wide variety of business law matters including:

  • Finance and lending

  • Insurance claims/coverage

  • Commercial leases and contracts

  • Tax

  • Labor and employment

  • Real estate

  • Commercial debtor/creditor

  • Regulatory compliance, including privacy and COVID-19 related requirements

Technical Assistance Workshop(s)

First Saturday 's @ Chase Bank - 10am - 12pm

Second Saturday's w/ BMO Harris Bank -1pm- 3pm 

Our Technical Assistance workshops take place the first and second Saturday's of every month.

Register on our events page!

Diverse Business Assistance Grant Program 

The $37.5 million Diverse Business Assistance Grant Program will provide support to ethnic and diverse chambers of commerce and other collaboratives that provide technical assistance and services to businesses that have historically had limited access to capital and are owned by members of communities disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic. 

 

https://doa.wi.gov/pages/DiverseBusinessAssistance.aspx 

Diverse Business Investment Grant Program 

The Diverse Business Investment Grant Program will provide an additional $37.5 million to community development financial institutions (CDFIs), for grants to small and micro-businesses that are owned by members of communities that historically have had limited access to capital and those that were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.  

https://doa.wi.gov/pages/DiverseBusinessInvestment.aspx

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