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
🚀 Great ideas start businesses. Strategic execution builds companies. You're a founder in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or Minnesota, the Fall 2026 MAC Xcelerator (MAC-X) is designed to help you grow with purpose. Over 12 weeks, you'll gain the connections, and practical tools to build momentum and scale your business. Here's what you'll gain: 💰 Equity-free funding opportunities through the annual Pitch Black competition. 🤝 Meaningful connections with experienced executives, investors, and a community of ambitious founders. 📈 Actionable growth strategies you can implement immediately to strengthen and scale your business. You should apply if you: ✔️ Own at least 51% of a for-profit business ✔️ Are based in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or Minnesota ✔️ Have been in business for 6 months to 10 years with customers, revenue, or a working product or service ⏱ Time commitment: About 3 hours per week 📅 Application deadline: August 31, 2026 👉 Apply now: https://midlandsafricanchamber.com/mac-xcelerator-program-application-for-admission/ The next stage of your business starts with the opportunities you pursue today. #MACXcelerator #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #Startup #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Networking #Innovation #NebraskaBusiness #IowaBusiness #KansasBusiness #MissouriBusiness #MinnesotaBusiness
What a powerful morning at Grind & Grounds! ☕✨ The room was full of energy, connection, and community. So many entrepreneurs and professionals are looking for a place to belong, grow, and build real relationships. Today showed what happens when the MAC Chamber tribe comes together. Thank you to Nebraska Enterprise Fund and Chase Bank for hosting us and providing coffee and breakfast. 🙌🏾 Shari Strong, you rock! 💙🧡 To everyone who showed up, thank you. This is how we show up for the tribe. To those who missed it, we missed you, but now is the time to join us. What are you waiting for? Be part of the tribe. www.macchamber.com #MACChamber #GrindAndGrounds #JoinTheTribe #OmahaBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport #Entrepreneurship #Networking #CommunityImpact #NebraskaEnterpriseFund #ChaseBank
One conversation. One mentor. One opportunity. That’s all it can take to completely shift a student’s future. 🚀 Rising CEOs connects students with real guidance, real skills, and real experiences that help them see bigger possibilities for themselves. Apply now: https://fundmac.org/rising-ceos-application-form #RisingCEOs #EntrepreneurLife #YouthEntrepreneurs #LeadershipDevelopment
TODAY IS THE DAY GRIND GROUNDS IS HERE! We’re excited to welcome you to Grind Grounds, where coffee meets connection and real business relationships are built. This is your morning to connect with entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders who are focused on growth, collaboration, and opportunity. 📅 July 9, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM 📍 The Venue at Highlander Accelerator 2120 N 30th St, Omaha, NE ✨ First two visits are FREE for guests. Come ready to network, connect, and build something meaningful. See you in the room! #GrindGrounds #MACChamber #OmahaBusiness #Networking #BusinessGrowth #TodayIsTheDay
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
July 2026
Taste of the Midwest Culinary Road Trip
November 2026
MAC Foundation | Gratitude Gala & Awards 2026
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