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We believe that leadership is something you take, that black people should be the largest employer of black people and that the black community deserves the same standard of living in our community that others have in theirs.

Notice: 20% of Basic Business annual membership dues are used for a wide range of lobbying and are non-deductible. Fees paid for marketing events only are fully deductible as a marketing expense.

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Types of Membership:

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​Benefits of Membership

Basic Business Membership

• Affiliation with the National Black Chamber of Commerce

• Affiliation with the ILL State Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

• Affiliation with the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

• Affiliation with the African American Chamber of Wisconsin (Revolving Loan Fund)

• Affiliation with the African American Chamber of Racine

• Affiliation with the Business Council

• Ability to leverage best practices and success strategies of African American businesses country and worldwide (newsletter, annual convention, international trade missions.)

• Business Plan Advice and Guidance

• Web Site Development Assistance

• Discount Customer Service classes for staff.

• Business Start Up Assistance

• Annual Wisconsin Black Exposition

• Bi-Weekly Meet and Greets

• Register as a Minority Vendor

• Register as a Minority Supplier

• Post a Job

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Executive Membership (Benefits of Basic level is included.)

• Call Center Support/Assistance

• Consistent networking inside and outside metropolitan Milwaukee

• Education and advocacy—keeping members informed of important trends, events, opportunities, advocating on behalf of businesses regarding procurement, resources, etc.

• Matchmaking services—franchise, merger and acquisition catalyst

• A separate Political Action Committee

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Diversity and Inclusion Membership (Benefits of Basic and Executive levels are included.)

• Collaborations (banks, insurance companies, venture capitalists, pension funds and institutional investors) that increase opportunities to access capital.

• Workshops/Seminars in conjunction with the business schools of major universities and historic Black colleges.

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Bankers Roundtable Membership (Benefits of all levels are included.)

• Bankers Roundtable Committee Member

• Seat on the Advisory Board of Directors

• Advocacy regarding African American participation on Corporate Boards

• Addresses the total spectrum of African American business, particularly established businesses requiring more sophisticated services

• New Membership Orientations (Quarterly)

• Small to Medium size business Networking session

• Wisconsin Black Chamber Signature event