🚀 IGNITE DREAMS. INSPIRE CHANGE. CREATE IMPACT. 🚀 Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating leaders who inspire, serve, and uplift our communities. 🌟 Scholarships 🌟 Leadership Development 🌟 Entrepreneur Support 🌟 Community Empowerment Your participation helps turn ambition into achievement. 📅 November 7, 2026 📍 MCC Institute for the Culinary Arts 🎟️ Secure Your Seat: https://app.glueup.com/event/gratitude-gala-2026-178909/ 🏆 Submit a Nomination: https://fundmac.org/gratitude-gala-nomination-form/ 🤝 Join Our Volunteer Team: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848ACA723A3FDCE9-64440561-gratitude/#/ 💼 Become a Community Sponsor: https://fundmac.org/sponsorship-pledge/ Let's build a brighter tomorrow—together. #GratitudeGala2026 #DreamDareDo #LeadershipMatters #CommunityImpact
Don’t just hear about it be in the room. Grind Grounds is where serious professionals and entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, and grow together. If you’re looking to expand your network and open new doors, this is where it starts. 📅 July 9, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM 📍 The Venue at Highlander Accelerator ✨ First two visits are FREE for guests. Bring a guest. Build a connection. Grow your business. #GrindGrounds #MACChamber #BusinessNetworking #OmahaEvents
🇺🇸 Office Closure Notice 🇺🇸 In observance of Independence Day, MAC Chamber, formerly Midlands African Chamber, Inc., offices will be closed today Friday, July 3rd. We will reopen on Monday, July 6th and resume regular operations. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful 4th of July! 🎆✨ #MACChamber #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #OfficeClosure #Community #OmahaNE #MACCommunity
⏳ THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN We are officially in the final stretch. There is still time to recognize someone but that time is quickly running out. The Gratitude Awards are your opportunity to highlight individuals making a difference through leadership and service. Don’t let their impact go unseen. #FinalWeeks #CommunityImpact #GratitudeAwards
Leadership starts earlier than people think. Rising CEOs gives students the opp000ortunity to challenge themselves, think creatively, and build skills that will help them far beyond business. From teamwork to communication to entrepreneurship, students walk away stronger, more confident, and ready for what’s next. ✨ Apply now: https://fundmac.org/rising-ceos-application-form/ #RisingCEOs #LeadershipDevelopment #YouthEntrepreneurs #MACFoundation
🇺🇸 Office Closure Notice 🇺🇸 In observance of Independence Day, MAC Chamber, formerly Midlands African Chamber, Inc., offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. We will reopen on Monday, July 6th and resume regular operations. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful 4th of July! 🎆✨ #MACChamber #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #OfficeClosure #Community #OmahaNE #MACCommunity
🚀 Got a big idea? Let’s make it real. Great businesses start with a spark, but they succeed with a plan. Join the Midlands African Chamber and Grow with Google for a Power Hour designed to help you turn your vision into a launch-ready reality. 💡 Masterclass: Validate Your Business Idea with Gemini Whether you are just starting out or ready to scale, this session is your chance to use artificial intelligence as your personal business consultant. Learn how to: Test your ideas: Get clear, objective feedback. Spot the gaps: Find opportunities in the market that others are missing. Know your customer: Use AI insights to understand your audience needs. Build your roadmap: Step-by-step action plan. 🎙️ Meet Your Coach We are thrilled to host Jasmine Shells, Grow with Google Coach and the founder of Five to Nine and 312 Labs. Jasmine brings practical, real-world expertise to help you move from brainstorming to building with confidence. 📅 Save the Date When: Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 5:30 P.M. Where: Join us live on Facebook: @Midlandsafricanchamber,Inc. 👉 Ready to join? Visit https://www.midlandsafricanchamber.com for event details, and scan the QR code on our "Power Hour - Jasmine Shells" flyer to register. Stop guessing and start building. We’ll see you there! #MidlandsAfricanChamber #GrowWithGoogle #PowerHour #GeminiAI #Entrepreneurship #ValidateYourIdea #OmahaBusiness #SupportLocalBusiness
🎉 Congratulations to Kandy LeFlore of LeFlore's Fashions on being named the MAC Chamber's June Business of the Month! 👏 Kandy's passion for fashion, dedication to excellence, and commitment to serving our community make LeFlore's Fashions a standout member of the MAC Chamber. We are proud to celebrate her impact and recognize the incredible work she continues to do. Please join us in congratulating Kandy and supporting LeFlore's Fashions! 💙 ✨ Know another outstanding MAC Chamber member business that deserves to be recognized? Nominate them for a future Business of the Month! 🔗 Submit your nomination here: https://forms.gle/ZEh5PC9Bu24Bv9qa6
Great opportunities often begin with great conversations. At Grind Grounds, you'll meet professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who are passionate about growth and collaboration. Come for the coffee. Leave with new connections, fresh ideas, and potential partnerships. Who are you bringing with you? #NetworkingMatters #MACChamber #GrindGrounds #BusinessCommunity
🎉 Applications Are Officially Open! The MAC Xcelerator Fall Cohort is now accepting applications. Take advantage of mentorship, business development support, valuable resources, and a network dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed. Apply today and start building the future of your business. #MACXcelerator #ApplyNow #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship
💙 The Best Investment You Can Make Is in People. Every ticket to the 2026 Gratitude Gala & Awards helps fund scholarships, leadership development, and entrepreneurship programs that empower students and emerging leaders. 🎟️ Early Bird Tickets (through Aug. 31): • MAC Member: $100 • Non-Member: $110 • Table Sponsor (10 seats): $1,200 📅 November 7, 2026 📍 MCC Institute for the Culinary Arts 👉 Purchase your ticket today: https://app.glueup.com/event/gratitude-gala-2026-178909/ 🏆 Nominate: https://fundmac.org/gratitude-gala-nomination-form/ 🤝 Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848ACA723A3FDCE9-64440561-gratitude/ 💼 Sponsor: https://fundmac.org/sponsorship-pledge/ #MACFoundation #LeadershipMatters #Scholarships #GratitudeGala2026
Confidence changes everything. When students are given the space to lead, create, and take ownership of their ideas, amazing things happen. Rising CEOs helps young leaders step outside their comfort zones and discover what they’re capable of through entrepreneurship and mentorship. The future belongs to those willing to start. ✨ Apply today: https://fundmac.org/rising-ceos-application-form/ #RisingCEOs #YouthLeadership #MACFoundation #LeadershipMatters
We want you to feel confident in your MAC membership. Join our Zoom Member Meeting for an overview of MAC and an opportunity to ask questions live. It is happening tomorrow afternoon. Don't miss it! #jointhetribe #wepitchblack #omahabusiness #membershipmeeting #newmember #midlandsafricanchamber #fundmac #networking #professionaldevelopment
✨ An Evening of Celebration. A Lifetime of Impact. ✨ Join community leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers at the 2026 Gratitude Gala & Awards as we celebrate excellence and invest in the next generation through scholarships, leadership development, and entrepreneurship programs. 🎟️ Early Bird Tickets (through Aug. 31): • MAC Member: $100 • Non-Member: $110 • Table Sponsor (10 seats): $1,200 📅 November 7, 2026 📍 MCC Institute for the Culinary Arts Enjoy an inspiring evening of dinner, awards, scholarship recognition, networking, and entertainment—all while helping create opportunities that transform lives. 👉 Reserve your seat today: https://app.glueup.com/event/gratitude-gala-2026-178909/ 🏆 Nominate: https://fundmac.org/gratitude-gala-nomination-form/ 🤝 Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848ACA723A3FDCE9-64440561-gratitude/ 💼 Sponsor: https://fundmac.org/sponsorship-pledge/ #GratitudeGala2026 #DreamDareDo #TheChildWithin #CommunityImpact #LeadershipMatters #ScholarshipsChangeLives #MidlandsAfricanChamber #MACFoundation
✨ GREATNESS DESERVES RECOGNITION ✨ Behind every strong community are individuals and organizations working tirelessly to make life better for others. The Gratitude Awards were created to ensure those efforts are acknowledged, celebrated, and remembered. From leadership to service to mentorship, we honor those who are building stronger communities every day. 📅 Nominations close July 31 #CelebrateImpact #GratitudeAwards #CommunityLeadership
