The 2026 MAC Foundation Scholarship is Now Open! Are you a high school senior or college student from an underserved community or facing financial challenges? The MAC Foundation is proud to offer $1,000 scholarship to support your educational journey. Funds can be applied toward tuition and books, and previous recipients are welcome to reapply if eligible. Applications close: March 31, 2026 Don’t miss this chance to invest in your future! Apply Now: https://fundmac.org/mac-foundation-scholarship-application-form/ #MACFoundation #ScholarshipOpportunity #EducationEmpowers #CollegeBound #STEM #Finance #Law #CommunityImpact #MidlandsAfricanChamber
DAY 7 – IMANI (Faith) ✨ Imani is faith in our people, our leaders, and our future ✨. It reminds us to believe deeply in our collective strength and the victory of our journey 🖤💛💚. Stand firm in faith. Join the tribe. #Imani #Kwanzaa #Faith #JoinTheTribe #WePitchBlack #MidlandsAfricanChamber #MACStrong
Say hello to Intentional Healing! 🎉 Dedicated to empowering BIPOC families and historically underserved youth with the therapeutic tools to rewrite their life stories. Centering mental wellness, healing, and community strength, they’re helping our neighbors recover, restore, and rise. Welcome to the tribe! #midlandsafricanchamber #jointhetribe #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #omahabusiness #intentionalhealing
Happy New Year 2026. As we step into a new year, we do so with purpose, vision, and a continued commitment to building a stronger, more equitable business ecosystem for our community. Thank you to our members, partners, and entrepreneurs who lead with courage, creativity, and collaboration. Your work is shaping opportunity, driving innovation, and creating lasting impact across Nebraska and beyond. Here’s to a year of growth, alignment, and collective success. Karine Sokpoh CEO, Midlands African Chamber, Inc. President, MAC Foundation, Inc. #HappyNewYear2026 #NewBeginnings #BlackBusinessEcosystem #MidlandsAfricanChamber #MACFoundation #Leadership #CollectiveImpact
Application Deadline Extended! This is your final opportunity! Due to strong interest, the MAC Xcelerator Program application deadline has been extended to January 14th but this extension will be the final opportunity to apply. MAC Xcelerator is designed to support early-stage, for-profit businesses through expert mentorship, business education, and access to a strong entrepreneurial support ecosystem. If you’re ready to strengthen your business foundation and accelerate your growth, now is the time to act. New Deadline: January 14 Apply now before spots fill: https://midlandsafricanchamber.com/mac-xcelerator-program-application-for-admission/ Don’t wait until the last minute! Applications are reviewed competitively, and time is running out. Apply today and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey. Elisha Suttles Shatice Archie Nava Living Co. Honey Jay Fatuma Mukombola Shinnice Preston Zuri and Me #MACXcelerator #Entrepreneurship #MidlandsAfricanChhamber
DAY 6 – KUUMBA (Creativity) 🎨 Creativity is how we leave our community better than we found it 🎨. Kuumba challenges us to innovate, imagine, and create boldly in business, art, and leadership 🚀. Create with purpose. Join the tribe. #Kuumba #Kwanzaa #Creativity #JoinTheTribe #WePitchBlack #MidlandsAfricanChamber #MACCreative
Join us for MAC Power Hour on January 15th! We’re excited to welcome Dao Starita, a Community Organizer at 1 Million Cups Lincoln as she presents on the 1 Million Cups Lincoln community. Dao will share how this dynamic network of local entrepreneurs fosters collaboration, learning, and how it’s helping businesses thrive in our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and gain insights to strengthen your entrepreneurial journey. Date: Wednesday, January 15th Time: 5:30pm Location: Facebook Live Watch live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AJXCmgAmm/ #PowerUp #PowerHour #MidlandsAfricanChamber
NIA (Purpose) 🌍 Purpose gives direction to our work and meaning to our success 🌍. Nia calls us to use our talents to build, uplift, and restore our communities for generations to come 🏗️✨. Lead with intention. Join the tribe. #Nia #Kwanzaa #PurposeDriven #JoinTheTribe #WePitchBlack #MidlandsAfricanChamber #MACPurpose
Applications are closing tomorrow! MAC Xcelerator applications will close this Wednesday, December 31st. Don’t miss your chance to join this impactful 12-week program designed to support, guide, and accelerate entrepreneurs in growing their businesses. If you’re ready to learn, connect, and take your business to the next level, now is the time to apply. Apply Here! https://midlandsafricanchamber.com/mac-xcelerator/ #MACXcelerator #MidlandsAfricanChamber
The 2026 MAC Foundation Scholarship is Now Open! Are you a high school senior or college student from an underserved community or facing financial challenges? The MAC Foundation is proud to offer $1,000 scholarship to support your educational journey. Funds can be applied toward tuition and books, and previous recipients are welcome to reapply if eligible. Applications close: March 31, 2026 Don’t miss this chance to invest in your future! Apply Now: https://fundmac.org/mac-foundation-scholarship-application-form/ #MACFoundation #ScholarshipOpportunity #EducationEmpowers #CollegeBound #STEM #Finance #Law #CommunityImpact #MidlandsAfricanChamber
UJAMAA (Cooperative Economics) 💼 Ujamaa is about building shared prosperity 💼. Supporting Black-owned businesses 🛍️, circulating our dollars, and growing together strengthens our community. Economic power is collective power 💰. Build together. Join the tribe. #Ujamaa #Kwanzaa #CooperativeEconomics #JoinTheTribe #WePitchBlack #MidlandsAfricanChamber #MACBusiness
Applications Close in 2 Days! MAC Xcelerator applications will close this Wednesday, December 31st. Don’t miss your chance to join this impactful 12-week program designed to support, guide, and accelerate entrepreneurs in growing their businesses. If you’re ready to learn, connect, and take your business to the next level, now is the time to apply. Apply Here! https://midlandsafricanchamber.com/mac-xcelerator/ #MACXcelerator #MidlandsAfricanChamber
UJIMA (Collective Work & Responsibility) 🤝🏾Ujima reminds us that our success is connected 🔗. We solve problems together, share responsibility, and uplift one another. Strong communities are built through collective action 💪🏾. Together is how we win. Join the tribe. #Ujima #Kwanzaa #CollectiveWork #JoinTheTribe #WePitchBlack #MidlandsAfricanChamber #MACImpact
