CONGRATULATIONS! 👏🏽 A huge shout out to Dr. Orlanda Withfield, founder of Still Poppin Gourmet Popcorn ! She was awarded the Midlands African Chamber, Inc.’s 2025 Pitch Black Champion 🏆 She received more than $50,000 in business support including $10,000!! Her popcorn is all natural & delicious! If you see her product at the Farmer’s Market - give it a try - you will not be disappointed 😋
The Midlands African Chamber, Inc. Tribe gathered yesterday for Pitch Black! We empowered visions and fueled success by investing over $24.500 in cash and over $60000 in combined technical assistance in five inspiring small businesses in our community. Congratulations to Still Poppin Gourmet Popcorn the 2025 Pitch Black Champion! Sensiil Studios took second place. Gimme The Scoop came in third and also won all the bragging rights by being selected as the INVESTOR'S PICK earning an additional $5000. Gamble Tech and Patron Senior Living came in fourth and fifth respectively all putting in a very solid performance. CONGRATULATIONS! #WePitchBlack #pitchblackchampion #MidlandsAfricanChamber #stillpoppinpopcorn #pbat5 #macat5 #patronseniorliving
🎉 What a Historic Day in Omaha! 🎉 Today, the Midlands African Chamber proudly celebrated 5 years of empowering Black and minority entrepreneurs with our biggest and boldest Pitch Black Conference yet — and Omaha made history with us! 🖤🔥 🏛️ In a powerful moment of recognition, Mayor John Ewing Jr. officially proclaimed June 27 as Pitch Black Day — honoring the innovation, resilience, and economic impact of Black-owned businesses in our city and beyond. 🏆 A huge congratulations to Orlanda Withfield of Still Poppin Popcorn, our 2025 Pitch Black Champion! Her journey and vision truly inspired us all. 🎤 Immense gratitude to our phenomenal keynote speakers, Allegra Stennett and Jordan Bentley, for delivering powerful, thought‑provoking messages that lit up the room and reminded us why we do this work. 🙌🏾 None of this would have been possible without the generous support of our presenting sponsor, Google, whose commitment to equity and innovation helped bring this celebration to life. From groundbreaking pitches to unforgettable moments, this 5th‑anniversary Pitch Black Conference was more than an event — it was a movement. Thank you to everyone who showed up, showed out, and made history with us. Here’s to legacy. Here’s to Black brilliance. Here’s to the next 5 years. 🚀 #PitchBlack2025 #PitchBlackDay #MACTurns5 #StillPoppinPopcorn #PitchBlackChampion #AllegraStennett #JordanBentley #GoogleForStartups #MidlandsAfricanChamber #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackExcellence #OmahaStrong #MACPowerMoves #LegacyInTheMaking
🚨 TOMORROW is the day! The stage is set. The finalists are ready. The energy is unmatched. Join us for the Pitch Black Conference — where innovation, community, and opportunity collide. 🗓 Friday, June 27 🕗 8 AM – 5 PM 📍 Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown 🎟️ Tickets are SOLD OUT!!!!!!!! 🗓️ June 27th | Embassy Suites Omaha Downtown 💰 Witness the $24,500 pitch competition 🎤 Hear from bold speakers and industry experts 🤝 Network with leaders, dreamers, and doers This is #PitchBlack2025. You don’t want to miss it. #MACPitchBlack #MidlandsAfricanChamber #wepitchblack #MACat5 #PBat5 #fundmac #OmahaEntrepreneurs #BlackBusiness #InnovationConference #InvestInBoldIdeas
Save the Date! The Rising CEOs program is back! Empower your teen to become the next business leader. In just 10 weeks, they’ll learn how to build and launch their own business. Registration opens July 1, 2025 Scan the QR code to learn more or visit www.fundmac.org. Let’s build the next generation of CEOs! #RisingCEOs #TeenEntrepreneurs #MACFoundation #PitchBlack #YouthLeadership #SaveTheDate
🚨 Just 2 Days Left! 🚨 Time is almost up! In just 48 hours, Pitch Black 2025 takes over Omaha with powerful pitches, bold ideas, and unmatched energy. Your chance to be part of the movement that’s reshaping the future of Black and BIPOC entrepreneurship is here! 🎟️ Tickets are SOLD OUT!!!!!!!! 🗓️ June 27th | Embassy Suites Omaha Downtown #PitchBlack2025 #2DaysOut #MACat5 #WePitchBlack #MidlandsAfricanChamber #LastCall #SupportBlackInnovation #JoinTheTribe #EntrepreneurshipElevated
🚨 Just 2 Days Left! 🚨 Time is almost up! In just 48 hours, Pitch Black 2025 takes over Omaha with powerful pitches, bold ideas, and unmatched energy. Your chance to be part of the movement that’s reshaping the future of Black and BIPOC entrepreneurship is almost gone! 🎟️ Final tickets are going fast — get yours NOW at wepitchblack.com before it’s too late! 🗓️ June 27th | Embassy Suites Omaha Downtown #PitchBlack2025 #2DaysOut #MACat5 #WePitchBlack #MidlandsAfricanChamber #LastCall #SupportBlackInnovation #JoinTheTribe #EntrepreneurshipElevated
Welcoming Divine Angels Home Health to the Midlands African Chamber Tribe! 🌟 We’re excited to announce that Divine Angels has joined our growing Tribe! 🙌🏽✨ Let’s show them love and support as they embark on this new chapter! 💼🚀 Please check out their website www.divineangelshomehealthandmedicalstaffing.com for more on their mission! 📲 #NewMember #Welcome #DivineAngelsHomeHealth #MidlandsAfricanChamber #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #Collaboration #StrongerTogether #JointheTribe #WePitchBlack
The Pitch Black Conference 2025 is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉🔥 We are thrilled to welcome everyone on June 27, 2025, at 8:00 AM at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown for a day of empowering visions and fueling success. 🚀✨ Thank you to all who secured their spots and chose to be part of this incredible movement. 🙌🏾🖤 We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating Black innovation, entrepreneurship, and community impact. 💼🌍 Please note, registration is now closed as the event has reached full capacity. 🔒 Learn more at www.wepitchblack.com. #PitchBlack2025 #WePitchBlack #MACat5 #PBat5 #EmpoweringVisions #FuelingSuccess #JoinTheTribe #MidlandsAfricanChamber #SoldOut #BlackExcellence #BlackEntrepreneurs #OmahaEvents #CommunityImpact
🚨 Calling all nonprofit members! 🚨 You're invited to Mission & Meals™, an exclusive luncheon created just for our nonprofit community. 📅 Date: July 16, 2025 🕰️ Time: 11:30 AM 📍 Location: Midlands African Chamber Inc., 7930 Blondo Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68134 We are honored to feature Anne Hindery, CEO of the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands, who will share valuable insights to empower your mission. 👉 RSVP by July 11, 2025! 🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/isNwvm2sSyZzgqu78 🔒 Please note: This event is reserved for nonprofit members only. #MissionAndMeals #NonprofitLeadership #MidlandsAfricanChamber #NonprofitNetworking #OmahaEvents
