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
🏗️ Contractors, let’s connect! Join us for the upcoming Contractors Connect Luncheon, hosted by McCarthy Building Companies. This luncheon is an opportunity for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and construction professionals to build relationships, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities within the industry. 📅 Date: September 24, 2026 ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM 📍 Location: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. 4201 S. 130th Street, Omaha, NE 68137 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register. Thank you to McCarthy Building Companies for hosting and to MAC Chamber, the Sarpy Chamber, and the Greater Omaha Chamber for helping create meaningful connections within our business community. #ContractorsConnect #MACChamber #McCarthyBuildingCompanies #ConstructionIndustry #SmallBusiness #BusinessNetworking #OmahaBusiness #CommunityPartnership
🏆✨ A dream, a courageous pitch, and an unforgettable victory! We are proud to congratulate Naomi Saffold of Kleos Beauty Supply, the winner of the EGA Pitch competition! 🎉 For many entrepreneurs, the journey is filled with sacrifice, uncertainty, and limited access to opportunity. Naomi continued believing in her vision: creating a community-focused beauty supply store that offers quality products, education, personalized guidance, and compassionate support for people experiencing hair loss and scalp conditions. This victory is bigger than a trophy. It represents what can happen when entrepreneurs are given the platform, resources, and encouragement they need to succeed. 💚 Congratulations, Naomi! May this achievement open new doors for Kleos Beauty Supply and expand its impact throughout our community. Come for the Culture. Pitch for the Future! 🌍🚀 #EGAPitchWinner #NaomiSaffold #KleosBeautySupply #AfroFestOmaha #MACChamber #SmallBusinessSuccess #PoweredByGoogle
🏆 From bold ideas to the finalist stage! Entrepreneurs often build through uncertainty, limited resources, and countless sacrifices. Yet they continue because they believe their ideas can improve lives. We are proud to congratulate our EGA Pitch finalists: ✨ Naomi Saffold of Kleos Beauty Supply, a community-focused store providing quality beauty products, education, and confidential support for individuals experiencing hair loss and scalp conditions. 🧁 Amira Jones of Amira’s Delights, bringing joy to the community through affordable mini cake desserts in a variety of delicious flavors and ecofriendly packaging. Their achievement is more than advancing in a competition. It shows what is possible when passion, preparation, and opportunity come together. 💚 Congratulations, Naomi and Amira! Your courage is inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. Come for the Culture. Pitch for the Future! 🌍🚀 #EGAPitchFinalists #AfroFestOmaha #MACChamber #WomenInBusiness #YoungEntrepreneurs #PoweredByGoogle
🎉 Congratulations to our EGA Pitch semifinalists! Every business begins with a dream, but too many entrepreneurs struggle to access the visibility, resources, and support needed to make that dream sustainable. These three inspiring entrepreneurs stepped forward with solutions that can make a real difference: ✨ Naomi Saffold, Kleos Beauty Supply Providing quality beauty products, personalized guidance, and educational resources that promote healthy hair and scalp wellness. 🧁 Amira Jones, Amira’s Delights Creating affordable mini cake desserts in delicious flavors, including Oreo, red velvet, strawberry shortcake, and Biscoff, all served in ecofriendly packaging. 🎨 Monica Chatmon, Bespoke Omaha Building a year-round marketplace where local artists and makers can sell their creations, collaborate, and grow sustainable businesses through “Community Over Competition.” When entrepreneurs receive the opportunity to be seen and supported, they create jobs, strengthen families, and build a stronger community. 💚 Please join us in celebrating these remarkable semifinalists! Come for the Culture. Pitch for the Future! 🌍🚀 #EGAPitch #AfroFestOmaha #MACChamber #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #PoweredByGoogle
SUIT UP: Unlock Your Professional Edge ✨👔 Join the MAC Chamber to sharpen your image, build undeniable confidence, and gain the polished edge you need to secure your next career. What’s Included in Your Experience: 👔 Free business attire 💇 Mini makeover 📸 Professional headshot 🎤 Mock interview 📅 Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE 68111 Bldg 22 – Swanson Conference Room 🔗 Register now: https://fundmac.org/suit-up-program-registration/ #SuitUp #MACCHAMBER #YouthEmpowerment #Omaha #FutureLeaders
🌟 Grind & Grounds: Your Morning Connection Starts Here Your next great connection could start over coffee. Join MAC Chamber for a morning of meaningful conversations, networking, and new opportunities—proudly hosted by AA Windows and Doors. 📅 Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 📍 Nebraska Enterprise Fund | 2112 N 30th Street, Ste 103 Omaha, NE 68111 👉 Join us: https://forms.gle/RzwVJpHkdNSNS4QCA 🔎 Learn More: https://midlandsafricanchamber.com/events/mac-grinds-grounds-featuring-aa-windows-n-doors/ #GrindAndGrounds #MACChamber #OmahaBusiness #Networking #Entrepreneurs
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
September 2026
MAC Grinds & Grounds: Featuring AA Windows ’N’ Doors
Suit Up! Career Readiness Event
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