WHO WE ARE
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.
The Chamber puts members first working to provide them with numerous benefits, including exclusive networking, marketing, and cost-saving opportunities. The Chamber strives to create a positive economic impact in the Midwest by providing business opportunities, leadership, education, advocacy, and economic development.
The Chamber puts members first working to provide them with numerous benefits, including exclusive networking, marketing, and cost-saving opportunities. The Chamber strives to create a positive economic impact in the Midwest by providing business opportunities, leadership, education, advocacy, and economic development.
Mission
To empower, connect, and champion the African and African American business communities in Nebraska and the Midwest.
Vision
To foster a supportive business climate for African and African American Entrepreneurs in the Midlands. To build a proactive partnership with all levels of government and community organizations, to create an environment where business aspirations of diverse communities are attainable and promote the social, economic, and cultural advancement of the African and African American community.Goals
Member Services
Our members will have access to unique networking and promotional opportunities, educational programs, business services, and special events – all designed to help their business succeed.Economic Development
Our economic development activities will feature the Chamber as an active partner in business attraction, business retention and expansion, transportation, redevelopment, workforce development, and recruitment and retention of talent. We believe that an exceptional quality of life is essential to creating a sustainable economy.Advocacy and Public Policy
Build a proactive partnership with all levels of government and community organizations, to provide leadership for the social, economic, and cultural advancement of the African and African American community.The Chamber will be the voice of the diverse business communities and the guardians of the business climate.
Organizational Values
The Midlands African Chamber, Inc. has embraced the following institutional values to direct our governance and activities:- Excellence: We shall strive to meet the highest expectations.
- Partnership: we will work with local and regional partners to promote a diverse and thriving business environment.
- Community: We believe a strong community drives business success.
- Service: We believe in service to others before self and in respecting community resources
- Integrity: We shall demonstrate transparency, honesty, and trustworthiness in action and intent.
- Innovation: We shall embrace the creativity and forward-thinking of our members.
- Diversity and Inclusion: We shall include and respect diverse participation in community dialogue and decision-making.
- Courage: We shall persist and move forward with strength when faced with hardship and adversity.