CONNECTICUT
BLACK CHAMBER
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ABOUT US

Building a stronger Connecticut, one Black-owned business at a time.

Founded in 2007, the Southern Connecticut Black Chamber of Commerce is Fairfield County’s first regional Black Chamber of Commerce. Built on the principle of “Bridging the Gap,” we believe in taking a regional approach to addressing the issues affecting minority-owned businesses.

Our first successful initiative was the Minority Business Enterprise Certification Program. To date, our certified businesses have been awarded well over $4.3 million in contracts with the City of Bridgeport and other private organizations.

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OUR MISSION

Advancing Black business ownership statewide.

We are dedicated to the economic empowerment of Connecticut’s Minority Business Enterprises. The Southern Connecticut Black Chamber of Commerce (SCBCC) shall educate, advocate, and enhance the economic status of small and minority-owned businesses while “Bridging the Gap” between entrepreneurs and mainstream businesses.

01

Information

Acts as a clearinghouse for information affecting small and minority businesses.

02

Consolidation

Partners with existing organizations to connect members with available small-business resources.

03

Education

Provides seminars addressing business owners’ needs, including marketing, accounting, and human resources.

04

Technology

Helps make modern technology accessible and affordable for members.

05

Legislation

Monitors state and local legislation to ensure the needs of small and minority businesses are represented.

OUR COMMUNITY

Chamber members and events across Connecticut.

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Members at an entrepreneurship workshop
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