The Midlands African Chamber.
We connect, empower, and champion businesses.
Welcome to the Midlands African Chamber.
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.
What we do
The Midlands African Chamber advocates for and represents the business interests and issues affecting the African and African American communities in Nebraska and the Midwest.
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🌟GITEX AFRICA is the epicenter of innovation, bringing together the brightest minds, startups, and tech enthusiasts. It's where groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge solutions converge. Africa's youth is driving the tech explosion, with a population of 1.4 billion and 70% under 30. GITEX AFRICA offers a unique opportunity to tap into this dynamic demographic that is shaping the future. By 2025, Africa is expected to have one in six of the world's internet users, which is a significant player in the digital landscape. GITEX AFRICA provides a glimpse into the evolving future of connectivity and communication that is emerging on the continent. 🚀The digital finance industry is projected to generate $30.3 billion in revenue by 2025. GITEX AFRICA is the perfect destination for pioneers eager to navigate the evolving financial technology landscape. 💰GITEX AFRICA provides a platform for networking, collaboration, and learning from the best in the business. Join a vibrant community and be part of driving Africa's tech innovation forward. GITEX AFRICA ➡️ gitexafrica.com 📍 Marrakech, Morocco 🗓 29-31 May 2024 @gitexafrica @WorldFutureHealth #GITEXAFRICA #GITEXAFRICA24 #GAM24 #WorldFutureHealthMorocco #TechShow #StartupsShow
The Midlands African Chamber, Inc. was honored to help welcome his Excellency Noel Messone, the Ambassador of Gabon 🇬🇦 to the USA, to the state of Nebraska, this week, alongside the Nebraska Secretary of State Robert Evnen and the vibrant Gabonese community in Nebraska. Huge thanks to our board Chairman Laban Njuguna for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to fostering international trade and relations between Africa and the Midlands. Here's to more fruitful collaborations ahead! 🌍🤝 Thank you to Okra African Grill for hosting our amazing lunch today. #MidlandsAfricanChamber #WePitchBlack #JointheTribe #Gabon #Diplomacy #GlobalCommunity
Applications for the MAC Foundation Scholarships are still open! If you or someone you know meets the following requirements, they now have until May 15, 2024 to sign up for the opportunity to get $1000 to put towards tuition and books! To qualify for this scholarship, you must: - Identify as Black, Indigenous and/or people of color (BIPOC) or be an immigrant or refugee. - Be currently residing in the states of Nebraska or Iowa. - Be a high school senior, or college student enrolled in an accredited college or university. - Be pursuing a major/minor in Accounting, Finance, STEM, or Law. - Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). - Demonstrate financial need Apply now before the deadline on May 15th! https://buff.ly/3QE0bBY
GITEX AFRICA - rated as the biggest & best tech event launch in the world. Here's why you should exhibit at GITEX AFRICA 2024: ✅ Global Spotlight: Showcase your groundbreaking tech innovations to a diverse and engaged global audience. ✅ Connect with Leaders: Build powerful connections with international companies, innovators and policy influencers. ✅ Cutting-Edge Insights: Explore crucial topics like AI, Cloud, IoT, Data, Cyber Security, Digital Finance, Connectivity. ✅ Market Expansion: Access African markets on the rise and leverage the limitless opportunities. Enquire now to book your space in 2024! ➡️https://buff.ly/42xtBFZ GITEX AFRICA ➡️ gitexafrica.com 📍 Marrakech, Morocco 🗓 29-31 May 2024 Link to Visual https://buff.ly/3uwgic8 @gitexafrica @WorldFutureHealth #GITEXAFRICA #GITEXAFRICA24 #GAM24 #WorldFutureHealthMorocco #TechShow #StartupsShow
🎤 Introducing the powerhouses behind the Midlands African Chamber's Pitch Black Conference! 🚀 Please meet one of the incredible speakers for this event, Ishmael Samuel, the Co-Founder of Paragon. 🔥 📅 Save the date and get your tickets today at www.wepitchblack.com! 🗓️ Don't miss out on the amazing speakers, energizing workshops, tech showcase, networking opportunities, and pitch competition finale on June 29, 2024! Stay tuned for more updates! 🌐 #MidlandsAfricanChamber #WePitchBlack #JoinTheTribe
Applications for the MAC Foundation Scholarships are still open! If you or someone you know meets the following requirements, they now have until May 15, 2024 to sign up for the opportunity to get $1000 to put towards tuition and books! To qualify for this scholarship, you must: - Identify as Black, Indigenous and/or people of color (BIPOC) or be an immigrant or refugee. - Be currently residing in the states of Nebraska or Iowa. - Be a high school senior, or college student enrolled in an accredited college or university. - Be pursuing a major/minor in Accounting, Finance, STEM, or Law. - Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). - Demonstrate financial need Apply now before the deadline on May 15th! https://fundmac.org/mac-foundation-scholarship-fund/
You're cordially invited to the Contractor Connect Luncheon by the Midlands African Chamber, hosted by The Weitz Company, in collaboration with the City of Omaha Human Rights and Relations Dept., BCDM Architects, Omaha Municipal Landbank and the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce. This event is taking place on May 16, 2024, at Metropolitan Community College, located at 5370 N 30th St, NE 68115 Building 22. Through this event, we aim to establish connections with small, underrepresented women, minorities, and BIPOC contractors. Make sure to RSVP via the link below https://buff.ly/4b5EWQF #MidlandsAfricanChamber #WeitzCompany #ContractorsConnectLuncheon
What our members are saying
Great community base program that help small businesses grow!
Very supportive and always available to assist new small businesses.
MAC is a great resource for growing your business
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!
I’m a chamber member.
We have been able to access great networking events to grow our business. I would recommend you joining!
Great organization to be a part of here in Omaha Nebraska . Looking forward to Growing with this chamber and all the opportunities that it brings
MAC Foundation
The MAC Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Midlands African 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 Midlands African 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 designed to strengthen, energize, and support startups and small businesses led by BlPOC entrepreneurs in Nebraska and throughout the Midlands. MAC-X identifies black business leaders with impact-oriented solutions, addressing essential community needs while spurring sustainable growth.
In order to cater to a wide audience, the MAC-X program will be held biannually, with one session in the Fall and another in the Spring. Participants in the program will have the opportunity to receive financial incentives and may choose to apply for the Pitch Black competition. However, being part of the MAC-X program does not guarantee participation in the Pitch Black competition or finale.
Completing the MAC-X program will enable cohort members to receive up to $ 1,000 in seed funds.
Pitch Black
Pitch Black is a dynamic conference strategically crafted to fuel entrepreneurship across diverse communities in the Midwest. Our event showcases prominent speakers, a business exposition, and an exciting business pitch competition. The competition is specifically tailored to offer a platform for emerging BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) as well as immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas. Participants have the opportunity to compete for a grand prize of up to $15,000, complemented by invaluable in-kind support surpassing $40,000. This support extends to essential services such as marketing, legal, and accounting, providing crucial assistance for their ventures.
Join the MAC and Pitch Black in promoting entrepreneurship in the black and minority communities in Nebraska, and the Midwest. We need businesses and community partners like you, in order to make this happen.
Suit Up Program
The mission of the Midlands African Chamber’s Suit Up Program is to empower young men and women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, headshot, and job readiness workforce preparation.
This program is designed to create opportunities for teens and young adults in at-risk populations in black and brown, immigrant, and refugee communities so as to inspire and feed the pipeline of future minority entrepreneurs.
Rising CEOs
Rising CEOs is a Leadership and Entrepreneurship program which is made possible by grants of the Omaha Community Foundation, Sherwood Foundation and Weitz Foundation.
The program's goal is to foster entrepreneurial spirit, technology, and leadership skills among at-risk young black and brown girls and boys, between the ages of 14 to 19 years. It is designed to create opportunities for teens in at-risk populations in black and brown, immigrant and refugee communities so to inspire and feed the pipeline of future minority entrepreneurs.
Members Emergency Fund
Our fundamental mission is to connect, empower, and champion black businesses. We believe in the transformative power of unity and collaboration, and the MAC Emergency Fund embodies our dedication to standing by our members when they need it most.
We recognize that unexpected events can jeopardize the very foundations of a business, and our goal is to ensure that our members are well-equipped and well-supported to ensure the continuity of their operations.
Scholarship Fund
The MAC Foundation Scholarships have been established to assist Black, refugee, and immigrant high school seniors and college students studying Accounting, Finance, Law, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). We are pleased to announce the MAC Foundation Scholarship application is open to applicants. We recognize the financial pressure that students frequently experience, and our scholarships program aims to ease some of that burden. Our scholarships are intended to help deserving students who demonstrate a strong commitment to their studies and a passion for their chosen disciplines. We provide $1,000 one-time scholarships that can be utilized for tuition and books.
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