​Join us for the Walk

Saturday, October 5th @ 7:30a
Join team OKC Black Chamber as we walk together to end a disease that is wrecking our communities

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Things to Know

  • Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60 percent to 80 percent of dementia cases.
  • Alzheimer's is not a normal part of aging. The greatest known risk factor is increasing age, and the majority of people with Alzheimer's are 65 and older. But Alzheimer's is not just a disease of old age. Approximately 200,000 Americans under the age of 65 have younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease (also known as early-onset Alzheimer’s). 
  • Alzheimer's has no current cure, but treatments for symptoms are available and research continues. Although current Alzheimer's treatments cannot stop Alzheimer's from progressing, they can temporarily slow the worsening of dementia symptoms and improve quality of life for those with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. 
OUR MISSION

The Oklahoma City Black Chamber of Commerce's mission is to promote the continuous improvement of an inclusive community and the quality of life in the Oklahoma City metro through the creation of equitable pathways for minority entrepreneurship, small business, and leadership development. We are a sounding board for the economic, cultural, and social education of our city; and a catalyst for providing accurate and timely assistance to the business community.  Become a partner and get access to our abundance of resources. Signing up is easy using our online Partnership Application, so why wait?  Become a partner of the Chamber today!
"It always seems impossible until its done"
                                                               - Nelson Mandela

The Most Important Count of the Decade

Since 1790, our country has conducted a count of every household in America. The goal of the census is to count every single person, only one, and in the correct place. This includes how many people live or stay at each home, other demographics such as the age, sex, and race of each person. 
"the nation's population, not wealth or land is what is used to divide political power in the country"

  $675 BILLION is at Stake!

Every single year, more then $675 billion dollars are divided up in the form of federal funds, grants, and other support to states, counties, and community's. This money helps to provide funding for schools, hospitals, roads, public works, and other critically important programs. The determination of where to spend this money all relies on the count in the US Census report.
Furthermore, the nation's population, not wealth or land is what is used to divide political power in the country. If we are going to hold elected officials accountable, we must first, provide them with accurate numbers.  
"The goal of the census is to count every single person, only once, and in the correct place"
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others"                                                                                                            - Martin Luther King, Jr 

Introducing the Sprint program, brought to you by the OKC Black Chamber. Now, you have exclusive access to savings on your monthly wireless costs, thanks to your Chamber partnership! Discounts available for all partner businesses, AND their employees. Visit www.sprint.com/verify or the Partner Perks page for more information. 

AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Benefit from Helping Others

​Being an Ambassador for the BCC is an important role. For new partners especially. You will be one of the first people they meet! It is also one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to increase visibility for you and your business. 
Our Ambassadors work to educate, enlist, and involve existing and new Chamber Partners in committees and activities. They assist the leadership and staff with promoting the Chamber’s services and benefits. Another important role of a Chamber Ambassador is helping at Chamber events; it’s a great way to make new contacts!

Learn more about how you can get invovled
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Ambassadors connect with BCC partners and small business owners during the chamber's monthly networking breakfest, Fresh Start

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