Build Wealth. Build Power. Build Together.
MAC connects you to capital, high-value relationships, and strategic coaching so your business doesn’t just survive: it scales.
- Access funding.
- Secure contracts
- Grow your influence.
- Accelerate your revenue.
This is where serious entrepreneurs come to grow.
Welcome to the MAC Chamber
We connect, empower, and champion businesses.
Founded in 2020, the MAC Chamber is a membership-based organization that exists to enhance the business climate for African, African American, and other underrepresented entrepreneurs in Nebraska and across the Midwest, with a focus on expanding access to capital, contracts, and networks. All benefits, programs, and events of the Chamber are designed to give businesses the opportunity to make or save money, acquire knowledge and skills to help grow a network of successful entrepreneurs.
What we do
The MAC Chamber advocates for and represents the business interests of businesses and entrepreneurs across Nebraska and the Midwest.
Advocacy & Support
Promotional Opportunities
News & Updates
📣 Registration has been extended for the Rising CEOs Fall 2026 Cohort! Many teens have creative ideas, natural leadership abilities, and the potential to build successful futures. However, without access to mentorship, technology, and practical business education, that potential can go undiscovered. Rising CEOs was created to close that gap. Through this ten week program, participants will develop valuable skills in leadership, technology, and entrepreneurship while gaining the confidence and tools to turn their ideas into action. The impact reaches far beyond the classroom. We are helping young people see themselves as leaders, innovators, and future business owners who can create opportunities for themselves, their families, and their communities. 📍 Location: UNO’s Community Engagement Center 📅 Every Thursday, August 27 through October 29, 2026 ⏰ 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Registration has been extended, but space is limited. Give a teen in your life the opportunity to learn, grow, and rise. Register today at www.fundmac.org or call 402 881 0343 for more information. #RisingCEOs #YouthEntrepreneurship #YoungLeaders #LeadershipDevelopment #MACFoundation #MACChamber #OmahaYouth
📢 Good News! The EGA Pitch Competition Deadline Has Been Extended! Entrepreneurs, don’t miss your chance to compete at the 2026 EGA Pitch Competition at AfroFest Omaha. This is more than a pitch. It’s an opportunity to gain exposure, receive support, and accelerate your business journey. 🏆 Compete for a $500 Stage Winner Grant 🚀 Access MAC-Xcelerator resources 🤝 Connect with mentors and growth opportunities 📅 Apply by August 19, 2026 🔗 Learn more: https://midlandsafricanchamber.com/ega-pitch/ 👉 Apply here: https://midlandsafricanchamber.com/ega-pitch-competition-application-form/ #EGAPitch #AfroFestOmaha #MACChamber #Entrepreneurs #Innovation #BusinessLeadership #CommunityDevelopment
🚧 Business Relationships Begin Join fellow contractors and business owners for an afternoon of networking at the Contractors Connect Luncheon. Hosted by McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and presented by the MAC Chamber, Sarpy Chamber, and Greater Omaha Chamber. 📆 Date: September 24, 2026 🕛 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM 📌 Location: 4201 South 130th Street, Omaha, NE 68137 ✅ RSVP: https://forms.gle/Kizw61CVW9JoDCYX9 🌍 Learn more: https://midlandsafricanchamber.com/events/contractors-connect-luncheon/# #MACChamber #SarpyChamber #GreaterOmahaChamber #ContractorsConnect #BusinessConnections #OmahaBusiness #ConstructionProfessionals
🚨 TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY TO NOMINATE🚨 The nomination period for the 2026 Gratitude Awards officially closes tonight at midnight. Today is your final opportunity to recognize the individuals and organizations whose leadership, dedication, and service continue to create meaningful change within our communities. Join us in celebrating the people who uplift others, inspire growth, and make a lasting impact every single day. 📲 Submit your nomination before midnight tonight. #LastChance #GratitudeAwards #MACFoundation
🌟 CELEBRATING THOSE WHO LIFT COMMUNITIES HIGHER 🌟 At the 2026 Gratitude Gala & Awards, we honor excellence while investing in the next generation through scholarships, leadership programs, and entrepreneurial support. 🎟️ Early Bird: $100 Members | $110 Non-Members | $1,200 Table Sponsor 📅 Nov 7, 2026 📍 MCC Institute for the Culinary Arts 👉 Reserve your seat: https://app.glueup.com/event/gratitude-gala-2026-178909/ 🏆 Nominate: https://fundmac.org/gratitude-gala-nomination-form/ 🤝 Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848ACA723A3FDCE9-64440561-gratitude/ 💼 Sponsor: https://fundmac.org/sponsorship-pledge/ #GratitudeGala2026 #CommunityLeadership #DreamDareDo #MACFoundation
What our members are saying
I am glad to be a member of this great organization. They work hard to elevate your business. I have been accepted into the Fall 2024 Cohort “One Million Black Women: Black in Business program”. Thank you to the CEO karine Sokpoh who is very informative !
I don’t think it was a flute that I found the Midlands African Chamber. They put great effort into marketing themselves within the community. As an organization their missions involves helping BIPOC and immigrants by offering education, networking opportunities, mentorship, and more. I’ve been actively involved with their programs for “only” 6 months and I’ve gotten rewarded so much more than I would’ve expected. If you fit their target demographic, definitely give them a chance and check out what they can offer you!
The Midlands African Chamber is the organization that helped me building stronger connexions and more visibility for my real estate business. The MAC provides many resources, useful for businesses and individuals. I recommend to join the Midlands African Chamber, today!
We have been able to access great networking events to grow our business. I would recommend you joining!
MAC Foundation
The MAC Foundation is the fundraising arm of the MAC Chamber organized as a 501(c)(3) corporation exclusively for charitable, educational, and cultural purposes in the state of Nebraska.
The Foundation provides a mechanism to establish, administer and finance programs that enhance the robust African and African American communities’ crucial needs, in line with the goals of the MAC Chamber.
If you have any questions about the Foundation or would like to discuss ways in which you can become involved in its work, please contact us.
MAC Programs and Initiatives
MAC Xcelerator
The MAC Xcelerator (MAC-X) is an enterprise accelerator program that supports early-stage startups and small businesses in Nebraska and throughout the Midlands, with a focus on entrepreneurs in undercapitalized communities and those with limited access to traditional funding. Offered twice a year in the Spring and Fall, MAC-X provides business training, financial incentives, and the opportunity to apply for the Pitch Black business competition.
Pitch Black
Pitch Black is a Midwest conference designed to boost entrepreneurship in communities that have faced barriers to capital and networks. It features prominent speakers, a business expo, and a pitch competition for early-stage entrepreneurs building in undercapitalized markets across the Midwest. Participants compete for a grand prize of up to $15,000 and in-kind support exceeding $40,000. This support includes essential services like marketing, legal, and accounting to help grow their ventures.
Suit Up Program
The MAC Chamber’s Suit Up Program aims to empower young men and women to achieve economic independence. It offers support through professional attire, headshots, and job readiness training. The program focuses on youth and young adults in communities facing high barriers to economic opportunity, including new American and first-generation families. Its goal is to inspire and build a pipeline of future entrepreneurs.
Rising CEOs
Rising CEOs is a Leadership and Entrepreneurship program funded by the Omaha Community Foundation, Sherwood Foundation, and Weitz Foundation. It aims to nurture entrepreneurial spirit, technology, and leadership skills among youth aged 14 to 19 in communities facing high barriers to economic opportunity. The program focuses on creating opportunities for teens from new American, immigrant, and underresourced families. Its goal is to inspire and develop the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Members Emergency Fund
Our mission is to connect, empower, and support our member businesses through unity and collaboration. The MAC Emergency Fund reflects our commitment to standing by our members during challenging times. We understand that unforeseen events can threaten business stability. Our goal is to provide the resources and support needed to help members maintain their operations.
Scholarship Fund
The MAC Foundation Scholarships support first-generation, immigrant, and refugee-background high school seniors and college students, and all students committed to advancing economic development in underserved communities, pursuing Accounting, Finance, Law, and STEM fields. The scholarship aims to alleviate financial pressure for deserving students. Each recipient can receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship for tuition and books. The program seeks to reward students who show strong dedication to their studies and passion for their chosen disciplines.
Contractors Connect
Contractors Connect is a quarterly luncheon initiative by the MAC Chamber, aimed at fostering growth and providing valuable resources to underserved and emerging contractors. This program serves as a dynamic platform for small and emerging contractors to connect with larger general contractors, gain access to vital industry resources, and explore potential opportunities.
Trade Mission
Postponed
The MAC Chamber Trade Mission gives U.S. businesses the opportunity to explore markets in Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Togo, build strategic partnerships, and discover new growth opportunities. Participants will take part in pre-arranged business meetings with potential partners, distributors, and clients, while visiting key cultural and economic landmarks to deepen their market knowledge and regional connections.
Upcoming Events
August 2026
September 2026
November 2026
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