The Midlands African Chamber.
We connect, empower, and champion businesses.
Welcome to the Midlands African Chamber.
Founded in 2020, the Midlands African Chamber is a membership-based organization that exists to enhance the robust African and African American business climate in Nebraska and across the Midwest. 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 Midlands African Chamber advocates for and represents the business interests and issues affecting the African and African American communities in Nebraska and the Midwest.
Advocacy & Support
Promotional Opportunities
News
📢 Exciting News!The MAC Foundation Scholarship is now listed on ScholarshipQuest, a free database featuring over 2,000 scholarships powered by @EducationQuest! 🌟Don't miss this opportunity to apply for financial support to achieve your educational goals.👉 Click the link to find the listing and apply: https://tinyurl.com/MAC-Scholarship📚 Your future starts here—apply today! The application deadline is March 30, 2025.#midlandsafricanchamber #macfoundation #fundmac #EducationQuest #bipocyouth
🎉🌍Welcoming Adjanou Perfusion Solutions to the Midlands African Chamber Tribe! 🌟We’re excited to announce that Adjanou Perfusion Solutions has joined our growing Tribe! 🙌🏽✨Let’s show them love and support as they embark on this new chapter! 💼🚀Please follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the latest updates, collaborations, and more! 📲#NewMember #Welcome #Adjanou Perfusion Solutions #MidlandsAfricanChamber #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #Collaboration #StrongerTogether #JointheTribe #WePitchBlack
� Power Hour: NSBAA Grant PreparationJoin the Midlands African Chamber for a special Power Hour session on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 5:30 PM. This informative event will be streamed live on Facebook and features two incredible speakers who are experts in supporting small businesses and nonprofits:� Eden Butler – Executive Director of GROW Nebraska Women’s Business Center. Originally from Tulsa, OK, Eden moved to Omaha to launch her graphic marketing company, Phoenix Under Fire. Now, as the Executive Director of GROW Nebraska Women’s Business Center, she dedicates her efforts to supporting nonprofits and small businesses.� Jim Reiff – Executive Director of Nebraska Enterprise Fund (NEF). With over 20 years of experience in economic development, Jim has held global leadership roles and serves on several boards. He supports small businesses across Nebraska and Southwest Iowa.This Power Hour will provide valuable insights and practical guidance for preparing your NSBAA Grant application, making it a must-attend event for entrepreneurs and business owners.� When: Thursday, December 19, 2024 | 5:30 PM � Where: Facebook Live� Don’t miss out on this chance to gain expert advice and connect with professionals who are passionate about empowering businesses.� Follow us on Facebook for updates and to join the livestream: @MidlandsAfricanChamber.We look forward to seeing you there!#PowerHour #NSBAAGrant #MidlandsAfricanChamber #SmallBusinessSupport
🎉🌍 Welcoming Finafa Family Services Counseling and Consulting LLC to the Midlands African Chamber Tribe! 🌟We’re excited to announce that Finafa Family Services Counseling and Consulting LLC has joined our growing Tribe! 🙌🏽✨Let’s show them love and support as they embark on this new chapter! 💼🚀Please follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the latest updates, collaborations, and more! 📲#NewMember #Welcome #Finafa Family Services Counseling and Consulting LLC #MidlandsAfricanChamber #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #Collaboration #StrongerTogether #JointheTribe #WePitchBlack
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TBT to the Contractors connect event we had with our member the Weitz Company!
Thank you Wells Fargo Nebraska Enterprise Fund Nebraska Business Development Center MCL Construction Metropolitan Community College (Nebraska) United Way of the Midlands Google JPMorganChase Omaha Community Foundation Weitz Family Foundation, Lozier Foundation, and Cox for supporting Black and minority entrepreneurs in the Midlands through the MAC Xcelerator program. #MidlandsAfricanChamber #macxcelerator #JoinTheTribe #graduationday #thinkdifferent
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 Midlands African 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 Midlands African 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 designed to strengthen, energize, and support startups and small businesses led by BlPOC entrepreneurs in Nebraska and throughout the Midlands. MAC-X identifies black business leaders with impact-oriented solutions, addressing essential community needs while spurring sustainable growth.
In order to cater to a wide audience, the MAC-X program will be held biannually, with one session in the Fall and another in the Spring. Participants in the program will have the opportunity to receive financial incentives and may choose to apply for the Pitch Black competition. However, being part of the MAC-X program does not guarantee participation in the Pitch Black competition or finale.
Completing the MAC-X program will enable cohort members to receive up to $ 1,000 in seed funds.
Pitch Black
Pitch Black is a dynamic conference strategically crafted to fuel entrepreneurship across diverse communities in the Midwest. Our event showcases prominent speakers, a business exposition, and an exciting business pitch competition. The competition is specifically tailored to offer a platform for emerging BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) as well as immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas. Participants have the opportunity to compete for a grand prize of up to $15,000, complemented by invaluable in-kind support surpassing $40,000. This support extends to essential services such as marketing, legal, and accounting, providing crucial assistance for their ventures.
Join the MAC and Pitch Black in promoting entrepreneurship in the black and minority communities in Nebraska, and the Midwest. We need businesses and community partners like you, in order to make this happen.
Suit Up Program
The mission of the Midlands African Chamber’s Suit Up Program is to empower young men and women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, headshot, and job readiness workforce preparation.
This program is designed to create opportunities for teens and young adults in at-risk populations in black and brown, immigrant, and refugee communities so as to inspire and feed the pipeline of future minority entrepreneurs.
Rising CEOs
Rising CEOs is a Leadership and Entrepreneurship program which is made possible by grants of the Omaha Community Foundation, Sherwood Foundation and Weitz Foundation.
The program's goal is to foster entrepreneurial spirit, technology, and leadership skills among at-risk young black and brown girls and boys, between the ages of 14 to 19 years. It is designed to create opportunities for teens in at-risk populations in black and brown, immigrant and refugee communities so to inspire and feed the pipeline of future minority entrepreneurs.
Members Emergency Fund
Our fundamental mission is to connect, empower, and champion black businesses. We believe in the transformative power of unity and collaboration, and the MAC Emergency Fund embodies our dedication to standing by our members when they need it most.
We recognize that unexpected events can jeopardize the very foundations of a business, and our goal is to ensure that our members are well-equipped and well-supported to ensure the continuity of their operations.
Scholarship Fund
The MAC Foundation Scholarships have been established to assist Black, refugee, and immigrant high school seniors and college students studying Accounting, Finance, Law, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). We are pleased to announce the MAC Foundation Scholarship application is open to applicants. We recognize the financial pressure that students frequently experience, and our scholarships program aims to ease some of that burden. Our scholarships are intended to help deserving students who demonstrate a strong commitment to their studies and a passion for their chosen disciplines. We provide $1,000 one-time scholarships that can be utilized for tuition and books.
Contractors Connect
Contractors Connect is a quarterly luncheon initiative by the Midlands African Chamber, Inc. (MAC), aimed at fostering growth and providing valuable resources to underserved and minority-owned contractors. This program serves as a dynamic platform for minority contractors to connect with larger general contractors, gain access to vital industry resources, and explore potential opportunities.
Upcoming Events
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