📢 Exciting News!The MAC Foundation Scholarship is now listed on ScholarshipQuest, a free database featuring over 2,000 scholarships powered by @EducationQuest! 🌟Don't miss this opportunity to apply for financial support to achieve your educational goals.👉 Click the link to find the listing and apply: https://tinyurl.com/MAC-Scholarship📚 Your future starts here—apply today! The application deadline is March 30, 2025.#midlandsafricanchamber #macfoundation #fundmac #EducationQuest #bipocyouth

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🎉🌍Welcoming Adjanou Perfusion Solutions to the Midlands African Chamber Tribe! 🌟We’re excited to announce that Adjanou Perfusion Solutions has joined our growing Tribe! 🙌🏽✨Let’s show them love and support as they embark on this new chapter! 💼🚀Please follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the latest updates, collaborations, and more! 📲#NewMember #Welcome #Adjanou Perfusion Solutions #MidlandsAfricanChamber #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #Collaboration #StrongerTogether #JointheTribe #WePitchBlack

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� Power Hour: NSBAA Grant PreparationJoin the Midlands African Chamber for a special Power Hour session on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 5:30 PM. This informative event will be streamed live on Facebook and features two incredible speakers who are experts in supporting small businesses and nonprofits:� Eden Butler – Executive Director of GROW Nebraska Women’s Business Center. Originally from Tulsa, OK, Eden moved to Omaha to launch her graphic marketing company, Phoenix Under Fire. Now, as the Executive Director of GROW Nebraska Women’s Business Center, she dedicates her efforts to supporting nonprofits and small businesses.� Jim Reiff – Executive Director of Nebraska Enterprise Fund (NEF). With over 20 years of experience in economic development, Jim has held global leadership roles and serves on several boards. He supports small businesses across Nebraska and Southwest Iowa.This Power Hour will provide valuable insights and practical guidance for preparing your NSBAA Grant application, making it a must-attend event for entrepreneurs and business owners.� When: Thursday, December 19, 2024 | 5:30 PM � Where: Facebook Live� Don’t miss out on this chance to gain expert advice and connect with professionals who are passionate about empowering businesses.� Follow us on Facebook for updates and to join the livestream: @MidlandsAfricanChamber.We look forward to seeing you there!#PowerHour #NSBAAGrant #MidlandsAfricanChamber #SmallBusinessSupport

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🎉🌍 Welcoming Finafa Family Services Counseling and Consulting LLC to the Midlands African Chamber Tribe! 🌟We’re excited to announce that Finafa Family Services Counseling and Consulting LLC has joined our growing Tribe! 🙌🏽✨Let’s show them love and support as they embark on this new chapter! 💼🚀Please follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the latest updates, collaborations, and more! 📲#NewMember #Welcome #Finafa Family Services Counseling and Consulting LLC #MidlandsAfricanChamber #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #Collaboration #StrongerTogether #JointheTribe #WePitchBlack

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Sharing for Change of Change of Omaha🚨🚨 We have allocated a limited amount o for college students. Before submitting, please make note of the criteria ✨ . We will update when we have reached maximum funds. . #Change #Omaha #Nebraska #Nonprofit #Community #Together #Support #communityovercompetition #volunteer #ChangeIsComing #local #education #blackscholars #college

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TBT to the Contractors connect event we had with our member the Weitz Company!

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Thank you Wells Fargo Nebraska Enterprise Fund Nebraska Business Development Center MCL Construction Metropolitan Community College (Nebraska) United Way of the Midlands Google JPMorganChase Omaha Community Foundation Weitz Family Foundation, Lozier Foundation, and Cox for supporting Black and minority entrepreneurs in the Midlands through the MAC Xcelerator program. #MidlandsAfricanChamber #macxcelerator #JoinTheTribe #graduationday #thinkdifferent

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The MAC Xcelerator program proudly congratulates the graduates of Cohort 4! Your unwavering resilience and commitment to the intensive 12-week program, centered on refining business plans and pitch decks, have culminated in remarkable success. We look forward to witnessing your continued growth. Thank you to our keynote speakers Imani Murray of Ital Vital Living Food for an outstanding keynote speech sharing tips for success and her amazing enterpreneurship journey. Thank you to MCL Construction our gracious host. Sincere gratitude to our partners, members, volunteers, funders, mentors without whom this program would not be possible. Your collective impact moves our mission forward: we are the Midlands African Chamber, and We Pitch Black! #thinkdifferent #macxcelerator #EntrepreneurshipJourney #graduationday #wepitchblack #MidlandsAfricanChamber #businessfunding #JoinTheTribe

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📢 Need Help With Grant Applications?Join the Midlands African Chamber’s Power Hour for expert guidance on NSBAA Grant Preparation.🌟 Speakers Include:Eden Butler, who brings years of experience helping nonprofits and small businesses succeed. Jim Reiff, a leader in economic development, sharing strategies for successful applications. 📅 Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM CST 📍 Where: Facebook Live✨ Whether you're an entrepreneur, nonprofit, or small business owner, this session is your chance to learn from seasoned experts and take your grant application to the next level.📱 Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MidlandsAfricanChamber.Inc#NSBAAGrants #MACPowerHour #EntrepreneurshipJourney #BusinessFunding

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🌟 We Need You! 🌟Join the MAC-Xcelerator Cohort 4 Graduation Day team and help us make this event unforgettable! We are looking for passionate volunteers to assist on December 16, 2024, at MCL Construction in Omaha.🎓 Let's celebrate entrepreneurship, empower local businesses, and create lasting memories together. Sign up today and be part of something extraordinary!📅 Date: December 16, 2024 📍 Location: MCL Construction, 14558 Portal Cir, Omaha, NEJoin the Cauris Crew and make a difference by contacting us at: assistant@midlandsafricanchamber.com#MACXcelerator #VolunteerOpportunity #CommunityEmpowerment #GraduationDay #MidlandsAfricanChamber

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🎉 Mark Your Calendars!Join us as we celebrate the exceptional achievements of the MAC-Xcelerator Cohort 4 graduates at their official Graduation Ceremony!🌟 This event highlights months of dedication, growth, and success from these outstanding entrepreneurs. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business leader, or supporter of innovation, this is a celebration you don’t want to miss!📅 Date: December 16, 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM 📍 Location: MCL Construction, 14558 Portal Cir, Omaha, NE 68138✨ Come celebrate with us and connect with the vibrant MAC community!📱 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/KgANhhbXnCf1xQJAA.#MidlandsAfricanChamber #MACFoundation #GraduationDay #EntrepreneurshipJourney #SmallBusinessGrowth #CommunitySupport #MACXcelerator

🌟 MAC-X Pitch Prep: A Celebration of Progress and Community! 🌟Last Monday, December 9th, the MAC-Xcelerator program hit an exciting milestone during our Pitch Prep session! Over the past 12 weeks, we’ve watched incredible ideas transform into powerful pitches, driven by innovation, resilience, and community spirit.Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Kiley Phelps, Taylor Johnson, Karine Sopkoh, Fidele Mienso, and Deborah Gaspard for their thoughtful feedback and inspiring insights. Your support has been instrumental in preparing these changemakers for their big moment! 🙌The journey isn’t over yet. Mark your calendars for Graduation Day: Monday, December 16. Let’s come together to celebrate these brilliant minds, honor their hard work, and amplify the mission of MAC—empowering African, African American, BIPOC, and underserved communities to create a brighter future.This isn’t just a graduation; it’s a community gathering, a celebration of progress, and a chance to show that when we lift each other up, we all rise. Don’t miss it! 💡✨#MidlandsAfricanChamber #MACXcelerator #CommunityMatters #BIPOCInnovation #CelebrateSuccess

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🌟 Turn Your Vision into Reality!The MAC-Xcelerator Spring Cohort is now accepting applications! Whether you’re starting a business or looking to scale your current one, this program provides the tools and support you need to succeed.📅 Deadline to Apply: December 31, 2024 🎉 Earn $1,000 upon completion!🔗 Learn more and apply here: www.midlandsafricanchamber.comAt the Midlands African Chamber, we are passionate about creating opportunities for BIPOC and underserved entrepreneurs. Take the next step in your business journey—apply today!#MACXcelerator #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #CommunitySupport #Innovation

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💼 Calling All Entrepreneurs!Are you ready to launch or grow your business? The MAC-Xcelerator Spring Cohort is here to help you make it happen!🌟 Benefits of Joining:Build your business skills with expert mentorship and resources. Be part of a vibrant entrepreneurial community. Receive $1,000 upon completing the program! 📅 Applications Deadline: Friday, December 31, 2024Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! The MAC-Xcelerator program is designed to uplift entrepreneurs, especially those from BIPOC and underserved communities, and provide the tools needed to thrive.🔗 Apply now: www.midlandsafricanchamber.com#EntrepreneurshipJourney #SmallBusinessSupport #MACXcelerator #OpportunityKnocks

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📢 Applications Are Open for the MAC Foundation Scholarships!The Midlands African Chamber Foundation is committed to supporting the next generation of leaders. If you’re pursuing higher education, this is your chance to receive a scholarship that can help fund your dreams.✨ Key Details:Scholarships will be awarded at the 2025 Gratitude Gala & Awards. Open to individuals with a passion for growth and excellence. 📅 Apply By: March 30, 2025 🔗 Visit www.fundmac.org or scan the QR code to apply.Tag a student or share this post to spread the word!#MACFoundation #Scholarships #GratitudeGala2025 #EducationMatters #FutureLeaders