💛🌟 GOLD SPONSOR – CHAMPIONING BLACK INNOVATION & IMPACT! 🌟💛 A powerful shoutout to the Midlands Business JournalJ our Gold Sponsor, for investing in the future of Black entrepreneurship at Pitch Black 2025! Your commitment is helping visionary founders scale bold ideas into lasting legacies—and shaping a more inclusive, dynamic economy. 🚀 5 YEARS STRONG, and this movement keeps growing! With the support of Midlands Business Journal, we’re expanding access to mentorship, capital, and connections for the next generation of Black business leaders. 🎟️ Be part of the movement—grab your ticket today at https://wepitchblack.com 💼 It’s not too late to make an impact! Become a sponsor and align your brand with innovation, equity, and excellence: https://wepitchblack.com/sponsorship-pledge/ 🔥 Let’s elevate the game and empower the future of Black business—together! #PitchBlack2025 #BronzeSponsor #5YearsStrong #MACBiz #MidlandsAfricanChamber #WePitchBlack #LeadershipInEntrepreneurship
🔥 Meet the FINAL 5! 🔥 These visionary entrepreneurs are ready to light up the stage at the 2025 Pitch Black Competition Finals 💡🚀 🌟 Destiny Atkins – Gimme the Scoop 🌟 Shantell Girres – Gimme the Scoop 🌟 Basi Affia – Sensiil Studios 🌟 Tiffany Gamble – Gamble Tech Firm 🌟 Haji Salad – Patron Senior Living, LLC 🌟 Orlanda Whitfield – Still Poppin Gourmet Popcorn 🗓️ June 27, 2025 📍 Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown 🎟️ Register now →www.wepitchblack.com Come witness brilliance, boldness, and the future of Black entrepreneurship! 🏆✨ #PitchBlack2025 #MidlandsAfricanChamber #JointheTribe #WePitchBlack #FuelingSuccess #EmpoweringVisions #FinalFive #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackExcellence #OmahaEvents #BusinessPitch
Meet Cynthia, a future Biologist, and Richard, a future Engineer — two MAC Scholars determined to lead, serve, and succeed. 🌟📈 Your gift can make a lasting impact on their futures and help us fund 20 MAC Scholars by May 31. 💥 Thanks to Bland & Associates, every dollar you donate will be matched — up to $5,000! 🎯 That means your contribution goes twice as far in helping students like Bernice and Jadon reach their goals. 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or donate here today: 🔗 https://fundmac.org/mac-foundation-2025-scholarship-drive/ #MACScholars #SupportEducation #InvestInFutures #DoubleTheImpact #MACFoundation #WePitchBlack #macfoundation #MidlandsAfricanChamber #MACFoundation
🎤 Meet the Judge: Craig Korkow, President of Bank of America Omaha! We’re honored to welcome Craig to the 2025 Pitch Black Conference judging panel! A dynamic leader in banking and wealth management, Craig brings 20+ years of experience driving innovation 💡, economic growth 📈, and community impact 🤝—making him a powerful voice in selecting the next wave of bold Black entrepreneurs. 🗓️ June 27, 2025 📍 Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown 🎟️ Register now → www.wepitchblack.com #PitchBlack2025 #MidlandsAfricanChamber #CraigKorkow #BankOfAmerica #EmpoweringVisions #BlackBusinessExcellence #Entrepreneurship #StartupJudges #WePitchBlack #FuelingSuccess
Meet Shalice, a future Engineer, and Emmanuel, a future Acturary — two MAC Scholars determined to lead, serve, and succeed. 🌟📈 Your gift can make a lasting impact on their futures and help us fund 20 MAC Scholars by May 31. 💥 Thanks to Bland & Associates, every dollar you donate will be matched — up to $5,000! 🎯 That means your contribution goes twice as far in helping students like Bernice and Jadon reach their goals. 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or donate here today: 🔗 https://fundmac.org/mac-foundation-2025-scholarship-drive/ #MACScholars #SupportEducation #InvestInFutures #DoubleTheImpact #MACFoundation #WePitchBlack #macfoundation #MidlandsAfricanChamber #MACFoundation
We’re thrilled to welcome Serese Cole, Anchor at First Alert 6 News, as the EMCEE of the 2025 Pitch Black Conference — presented by Google! 🗓️ June 27, 2025 ⏰ 8:00 AM 📍 Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown 🎉 Celebrating 5 years of impact with the Midlands African Chamber Join us as we empower visions and fuel success with bold ideas, powerful connections, and dynamic leaders! 🎟️ Register now at www.wepitchblack.com #PitchBlack2025 #MidlandsAfricanChamber #FuelingSuccess #EmpoweringVisions #SereseCole #OmahaEvents #Entrepreneurship #BlackBusinessExcellence #Google #WePitchBlack
🌟 Recap from our Contractors Connect Luncheon! 🌟 We were thrilled to host an impactful session in collaboration with MCL Construction, bringing contractors and industry leaders together for networking, learning, and opportunity. Special thanks to Winsley Durand for making this event possible and to our COO, Fidele Mienso, for her outstanding coordination! 👷🏾♂️🔗🏗️ #ContractorsConnect #MACEvents #Networking #MCLConstruction #CommunityBuilders #WePitchBlack
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our latest 🌟 Mission & Meals session at the Midlands African Chamber! A special shoutout to Beth Morrissette of Parlay Consulting Firm for leading an inspiring workshop on clarity, self-reflection, and strategic leadership 💼✨, and to Fidèle Mienso, our incredible COO, for guiding the mission behind the scenes. We’re grateful for the learning, laughter, and leadership shared—more empowering sessions to come! 🙌🏾📈 #MissionAndMeals #MACEvents #LeadershipMatters #MACTribe #JoinTheTribe #MidlandsAfricanChamber
🚨 Happening TODAY! 🚨 The Contractors Connect Luncheon kicks off at 11 AM at MCL Construction! Don’t miss this powerful opportunity to connect with industry leaders, grow your network, and explore new opportunities in construction. 🏗️👷🏾♀️👷♂️ 📍 14558 Portal Circle, Omaha, NE 68138 ⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM 🎉 Hosted by MCL Construction 🤝 Powered by the Midlands African Chamber 🙌 In partnership with NBDC, Sarpy Chamber, and the Omaha Municipal Land Bank Let’s build something great—see you there! #ContractorsConnect #MidlandsAfricanChamber #MACEvents #ConstructionNetworking #OmahaEvents #MCLConstruction #SarpyChamber #NBDC #OmahaLandBank #BuildTogether
🚨 The Contractors Connect Luncheon is TOMORROW! 🚨 Get ready to network, learn, and build with some of the best in the construction industry! 🏗️👷🏾♀️👷♂️ 📅 May 22 | 11 AM - 2 PM 📍 MCL Construction — 14558 Portal Circle, Omaha, NE 68138 🎉 Hosted by MCL Construction 🤝 Brought to you by the Midlands African Chamber 🙌 In partnership with NBDC, Sarpy Chamber, and the Omaha Municipal Land Bank 🔗 Scan the QR code to RSVP — we can’t wait to see you there! #ContractorsConnect #MidlandsAfricanChamber #MACEvents #ConstructionNetworking #OmahaEvents #BuildTogether #MCLConstruction #SarpyChamber #NBDC #OmahaLandBank
Meet Oluwaseye, a graduate researcher, and Sedoton, a future food scientist— two MAC Scholars determined to lead, serve, and succeed. 🌟📈💉 Your gift can make a lasting impact on their futures and help us fund 20 MAC Scholars by May 31. 💥 Thanks to Bland & Associates, every dollar you donate will be matched — up to $5,000! 🎯 That means your contribution goes twice as far in helping students like Oluwaseye and Sedoton reach their goals. 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or donate here today: 🔗 https://fundmac.org/mac-foundation-2025-scholarship-drive/ #MACScholars #SupportEducation #InvestInFutures #DoubleTheImpact #MACFoundation #WePitchBlack #macfoundation #MidlandsAfricanChamber #MACFoundation
We’re turning up the energy at Pitch Black 2025 with keynote speaker Jordan Bentley, Forbes 30 under 30, Founder & Creative Director of Hypland Worldwide🔥 From streetwear to global branding, Jordan is redefining what it means to create, lead, and disrupt industries. Catch him live on June 27 at Embassy Suites Downtown Omaha as he takes the stage to inspire a new generation of innovators. 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance—get your ticket today: https://maci.betterworld.org/events/pitch-black-conference-2025 #PitchBlack2025 #WePitchBlack #Hypland #MACChampions #CreativeLeadership @midlandsafricanchamber @wepitchblack
🎉 Today’s the day! Join us for Mission & Meals, our nonprofit members-only luncheon featuring Beth Morrissette, CEO of Parlay Consulting! 🗓️ Today – May 21, 2025 🕦 11:30 AM 📍 Midlands African Chamber, 7930 Blondo Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by Beth's leadership insights. #MissionAndMeals #MACEvents #BethMorrissette #NonprofitLeadership #MidlandsAfricanChamber #HappeningToday
Meet Bernice, a future Physician Assistant, and Jadon, a future Financial Analyst — two MAC Scholars determined to lead, serve, and succeed. 🌟📈💉 Your gift can make a lasting impact on their futures and help us fund 20 MAC Scholars by May 31. 💥 Thanks to Bland & Associates, every dollar you donate will be matched — up to $5,000! 🎯 That means your contribution goes twice as far in helping students like Bernice and Jadon reach their goals. 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or donate here today: 🔗 https://fundmac.org/mac-foundation-2025-scholarship-drive/ #MACScholars #SupportEducation #InvestInFutures #DoubleTheImpact #MACFoundation #WePitchBlack #macfoundation #MidlandsAfricanChamber #MACFoundation
👷🏾♀️✨ You're invited to the Contractors Connect Luncheon on May 22 at MCL Construction, 14558 Portal Circle, Omaha! 🤝🏗️ We're bringing together women, BIPOC, and underrepresented contractors for powerful networking and partnership-building. 🔗💼 RSVP now 👉 https://forms.gle/vtdQ25uXYdYT934KA 🎯🍽️ #ContractorsConnect #MACChamber #MCLConstruction #BuildTogether #SupportBIPOC #OmahaNetworking #DiversityInConstruction 🛠️💬
📣 Nonprofit leaders, this one’s for you! Join us for an inspiring Mission & Meals luncheon featuring Beth Morrissette, CEO of Parlay Consulting. 💼✨ 🗓 May 21, 2025 | 🕦 11:30 AM 📍 Midlands African Chamber, Inc. | 7930 Blondo Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE This exclusive event is for nonprofit members only — don’t miss the chance to connect, grow, and learn from a powerhouse in strategy and leadership! 🚀 👉 RSVP by May 14: https://forms.gle/g7ZZpB8RUzsuKnx16 #MissionAndMeals #MACEvents #BethMorrissette #NonprofitLeadership #MACCommunity #MidlandsAfricanChamber
