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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 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 MAC 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 & Updates
💛 LEADERSHIP IN ACTION 💛 Every act of leadership big or small contributes to stronger, more connected communities. Whether through volunteering, mentoring, organizing, or leading initiatives, these efforts matter. The Gratitude Awards celebrate those individuals and organizations who turn care into action and action into impact. 📲 Submit your nomination today and help us recognize them. #CommunityLeadership #MACFoundation #GratitudeAwards
Today, the MAC Foundation received a truck full of professional clothing for our Suit Up Program — and we truly do not have enough words to say thank you. 🚚👔✨ A heartfelt thank you to Deb Timmins for this generous donation, and to Big Brothers Big Sisters for the thoughtful referral. 💛 For many young men and women preparing for interviews, career opportunities, leadership programs, and their next step in life, access to professional attire can be one of the barriers standing between potential and opportunity. Because of this donation, these clothes will be put to meaningful use — helping young people show up with confidence, dignity, and a renewed belief in what is possible for their future. 🌟 Thank you, Deb, for helping us dress the next generation for success. 🙏🏾 #MACFoundation #SuitUpProgram #DressedForSuccess #CommunityImpact #YouthEmpowerment #WorkforceDevelopment #ProfessionalAttire #DonationDrive #ThankYou #OmahaCommunity #BigBrothersBigSisters #DressForSuccess #FutureLeaders #EconomicEmpowerment
💫🌈 DREAM BIG. DARE BOLDLY. DO GREAT THINGS. 🌈💫 The future belongs to those who never stop believing in possibilities. Join us at the 2026 Gratitude Gala & Awards as we honor extraordinary leaders and invest in tomorrow's visionaries. ✨ Celebrate Achievement ✨ Empower Students ✨ Support Entrepreneurs ✨ Strengthen Communities Every contribution fuels opportunities that transform lives. 📅 November 7, 2026 📍 MCC Institute for the Culinary Arts 🎟️ Attend: 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/ Together, we're creating a future where every dream has a chance to soar. #TheChildWithin #GratitudeGala2026 #DreamDareDo #CommunityLeadership
☕ It’s not about showing up perfect it’s about showing up present. The truth is, most opportunities don’t come from having everything figured out. They come from being in the right room, at the right time, with the right people. That’s what Grind & Grounds is designed for. A space where you can walk in as you are whether you’re building, restarting, exploring, or expanding and leave with something valuable: a conversation, a connection, or a new direction. We’re almost there. 📅 July 9, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM 📍 The Venue at Highlander Accelerator 2120 N 30th St, Omaha, NE ✨ First two visits are FREE for guests. See you in the room. #GrindGrounds #MACChamber #OmahaBusiness #NetworkingEvent #SmallBusinessSupport
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 aimed at supporting BIPOC-led startups and small businesses in Nebraska and the Midlands. It focuses on empowering Black business leaders with solutions that address community needs and promote sustainable growth. The program is held twice a year, in Fall and Spring, offering participants financial incentives and the option to apply for the Pitch Black competition. Graduates of MAC-X can receive up to $1,000 in seed funding.
Pitch Black
Pitch Black is a Midwest conference designed to boost entrepreneurship in diverse communities. It features prominent speakers, a business expo, and a pitch competition for BIPOC, immigrant, and refugee entrepreneurs. 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 Midlands African 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 at-risk teens and young adults in Black, Brown, immigrant, and refugee communities. Its goal is to inspire and build a pipeline of future minority 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 at-risk black and brown youth aged 14 to 19. The program focuses on creating opportunities for teens from immigrant, refugee, and minority communities. Its goal is to inspire and develop the next generation of minority entrepreneurs.
Members Emergency Fund
Our mission is to connect, empower, and support black 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 Black, refugee, and immigrant high school seniors and college students pursuing Accounting, Finance, Law, and STEM fields. The scholarship application is now open, aiming 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 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.
Trade Mission
Postponed
The MAC Chamber mission trade offers US-based businesses a unique opportunity to explore key markets in West Africa, build international connections, and uncover new opportunities for growth. The mission will focus on high-growth economic hubs in Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Togo. Participants will engage in pre-arranged one-on-one business meetings with potential partners, distributors, and clients and visits to iconic sites such as Elmina Castle in Ghana and Togo’s Grand Marché, enhancing both business prospects and cultural understanding.
Upcoming Events
July 2026
Grind & Grounds | A Coffee Connect with MAC Chamber
Taste of the Midwest Culinary Road Trip
November 2026
MAC Foundation | Gratitude Gala & Awards 2026
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