Membership at the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce

Membership: Your Business & The Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce Just A Few of Your Benefits Include: Customer Referrals

B2B Introductions

Bid Opportunities Virtual Events

B2C Introductions

Speaking Opportunities

In-Person Events

Networking

Office & Mailbox Space

The Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce was established in 1984 to bring African American business owners and professionals together to create a solid economic structure within Sacramento’s business community. The SBCC membership base is a network of dedicated, high-energy, business professionals working together to improve the economic, cultural, and civic well being of the African American community.

JOIN OUR MEMBERS IN PURSUIT OF:

Growing Your Business Membership means members-only access to many events, materials and resources

Member, Wanda Abney Speaking at the Connecting the Dots Conference

Members, Michaeala & LaQueanya Henry of Sugar Coated Cupcakes

It can be challenging to succeed in the business world, but within a network of supportive and connected individuals, entrepreneurs, non-profits and corporations like those that belong to the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce, it's easier for you to meet new customers, discover new opportunities to network and share the joy of what you do with more people.

Our numerous in-person and virtual events mean that there are continuous opportunities for you to engage with new prospects, while having fun too.

At our annual Connecting the Dots Conference each October, it's your turn to either come and be inspired by our speakers while networking with 200+ attendees, or maybe, you are one of our next speakers!

Member, Wanda Abney spoke in 2021 about realizing her dream of becoming a Radio Personality and starting a Coaching Business.

Member, LaQueanya Henry shared how she went from Corporate to Cupcakes by starting a wildly successful baking company called Sugar Coated Cupcakes.

JOIN OUR MEMBERS IN THE PURSUIT AND WINNING OF:

Access to Capital & Bid/Contracting Opportunities We work with numerous, corporate sponsors looking to diversify their supply chains

On the members-only section of our website, we provide access to numerous resources:

Members-only webinars recorded by-and-for our members, to help tackle business-focused topics like fundraising, understanding tax laws, advocacy, access to capital, book-keeping, and more.

Members-only invitations to bid and contracting opportunities with large corporations and state agencies.

Members-only referrals to preferred small-business banking institutions and lenders.

Members-only referrals to other SBCC members.

Members, Michaeala & LaQueanya Henry of Sugar Coated Cupcakes

There are opportunities every month of the year for you to:

In-Person Speaking Opportunities

Webinars & Virtual Meetings

Speak to other members about your business, virtually or in-person Attend a major SBCC sponsored event as an attendee, or, to have a business booth or company sponsored table at the event Join a monthly Facebook Live show that we host called "916 Goes Live" Receive direct referrals from us, from members of the public who contact our office - we ONLY refer active members

Access to shared office space

We're growing - and moving!

In the spring of 2022 we're moving into a designated heritage building in midtown Sacramento, designed by Sacramento's first Black Architect, James Dodd, for Sacramento's first Black Lawyer, Nathaniel Coley.

This 4000+ square foot space will provide room for members to rent office space, and/or a mailbox address.

There will also be access to small and large meeting rooms, as well as shared, open-style office spaces with other small business owners.

Access to meeting space

Where will you, and your business, go and grow this year?

The SBCC By the Numbers:

400+ business members 7 SBCC Foundation Board Members 14 Board of Directors Members 14+ annual corporate sponsors who want to diversify their supply chains and provide access to capital

Not one of our member businesses has closed down during the pandemic, in-fact, our membership has grown more than ever.

We Helped Our Members in 2020-2021 with:

$60K+ in small business funding Access to $30K+ high-tech body temperature scanners to help stop the spread of covid-19 Thousands of units PPE Marketing, Email and Social Media Promotion Three SBCC programs dedicated to success in Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development, and Sustainable Communities

We Are Here to Help Become a member:

sacblackchamber.org info@sacblackchamber.org 916-231-0416

The Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization EIN: 95-4818928 The Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) Organization EIN: 68-0083646

Azizza Davis-Goines Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation Executive Director