Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce

Understanding Commerce
The Chamber acknowledges the commerce generated from disparities and the unaggregated consumerism of our community. We promote strategies to capture the revenues to secure economic benefits.

Core Strategies:
• Create and Maintain an Effective Chamber
• Provide Services to Build Strong Members
• Develop Policy, Advocacy and Strategic PartnershipsOperating Principles

Finances - We provide access to capital and other resources to enhance business opportunities in the marketplace.

Accountability - Community building is our goal. The Chamber promotes and advocates accountability from African and Black American businesses

Workforce Development - We encourage member firms to intentionally hire, train and develop the workforce of our community. It’s an investment that creates sustainability and self-sufficiency.

Political Activities - The Chamber is non-partisan, but that doesn’t mean unconcerned. We’re working to establish a mechanism which will monitor the political process as it affects business issues in our community.

Leadership - We provide leadership to promote the economic vitality of the African and Black American communities. To that end, we lead discussions and leverage our resources through innovative collaborations and partnerships. We care about your future.

Professional Development - The competitive nature of today’s business environment requires professional development on an ongoing basis. The Chamber looks for opportunities for it’s member to access the skills necessary to succeed.