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 entrepreneurs and small businesses across Nebraska and the Midwest, with a focus on the neighborhoods and communities that have had the least access to capital, contracts, and networks.
Advocacy & Support
Promotional Opportunities
News & Updates
Your network is your net worth. At Grind Grounds, we bring together professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who are serious about building relationships that matter. Not just business cards real connections. Not just introductions real opportunities. 📅 July 9, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM 📍 The Venue at Highlander Accelerator ✨ First two visits are FREE for guests. Come connect with people who are building, growing, and leading. #GrindGrounds #MACChamber #NetworkingMatters #BusinessCommunity
💛 COMMUNITIES ARE BUILT BY PEOPLE WHO CARE 💛 Strong communities don’t happen by chance they are built by individuals who consistently show up, give back, and lead with purpose. Today is a reminder to celebrate those people. The mentors, volunteers, organizers, and leaders who continue to shape positive change around us. Tag someone who deserves to be recognized 👇 #Leadership #GratitudeAwards #CommunityImpact
✨ Unlock the Next Big Step for Your Business! ✨ Are you ready to transform your entrepreneurial vision into a powerful reality? The Midlands African Chamber, in partnership with Grow with Google, invites you to an energizing and high-impact Power Hour session designed to elevate your business strategy! 🚀 Topic: Validate Your Business Idea with Gemini Artificial Intelligence is redefining how we build companies. As showcased in the official event graphic, Power Hour, this masterclass is specifically designed to help entrepreneurs harness Gemini AI to streamline their launch. In this session, you will discover how to use Gemini to: -Test and refine business concepts -Uncover market opportunities -Understand customer needs through AI-driven insights. -Convert early-stage ideas into practical business plans. 🎙️ Meet Your Expert Coach We are thrilled to feature Jasmine Shells—an exceptional Grow with Google Coach and the visionary Founder & CEO Five to Nine and 312 Labs. 📅 Event Details Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026 Time: 5:30 P.M. Platform: Facebook Live 👉 How to Join: Simply scan the QR code featured on the Power Hour - Jasmine Shells flyer and tune in live on our Facebook page at @Midlandsafricanchamber,Inc. You can also learn more by visiting https://midlandsafricanchamber.com/ Bring your questions, your big ideas, and your drive to innovate. #MidlandsAfricanChamber #GrowWithGoogle #PowerHour #GeminiAI #OmahaEntrepreneurs #BusinessValidation #TechInnovation
🚀 IGNITE DREAMS. INSPIRE CHANGE. CREATE IMPACT. 🚀 Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating leaders who inspire, serve, and uplift our communities. 🌟 Scholarships 🌟 Leadership Development 🌟 Entrepreneur Support 🌟 Community Empowerment Your participation helps turn ambition into achievement. 📅 November 7, 2026 📍 MCC Institute for the Culinary Arts 🎟️ Secure Your Seat: https://app.glueup.com/event/gratitude-gala-2026-178909/ 🏆 Submit a Nomination: https://fundmac.org/gratitude-gala-nomination-form/ 🤝 Join Our Volunteer Team: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848ACA723A3FDCE9-64440561-gratitude/#/ 💼 Become a Community Sponsor: https://fundmac.org/sponsorship-pledge/ Let's build a brighter tomorrow—together. #GratitudeGala2026 #DreamDareDo #LeadershipMatters #CommunityImpact
Don’t just hear about it be in the room. Grind Grounds is where serious professionals and entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, and grow together. If you’re looking to expand your network and open new doors, this is where it starts. 📅 July 9, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM 📍 The Venue at Highlander Accelerator ✨ First two visits are FREE for guests. Bring a guest. Build a connection. Grow your business. #GrindGrounds #MACChamber #BusinessNetworking #OmahaEvents
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 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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