COVID-19 UPDATE AND RESOURCES

It is important that our partners know that we are here for you during this difficult time. If you are a small business owner please be sure to read this letter and contact us at admin@okcblackchamber.com or click here to fill out an online form to inform us of ways you are being affected and how we can best support you.

OKC Urban Renewal Small Business Grant Program 
The Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority has announced their Small Business Grant Program, which is open from May 12th, 2020 to May 25th, 2020. Please click here to visit their website and apply today! If you need assistance with the application, please contact our office at (405) 595-4874

Paycheck Protection Program 
General information regarding the PPP can be found by clicking here. As a benefit to OKC Black Chamber Partners, we have connected with Arvest Bank of Oklahoma City to ensure we are able to keep our partners and other small businesses running, and their employees working. For more information regarding the PPP and to connect with Arvest Bank, please contact Kelly Atkinson, Arvest Bank Dual Purpose Lender, at 405-523-4113 or katkinson@arvest.com

2020 OKC Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Event and Awards Dinner


UPDATE:​ Out of concern for your health and safety as it related to COVID-19, This event has been postponed until further notice. 
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As the Oklahoma City Black Chamber's (BCC) most anticipated event, the Annual Event and Awards Dinner will be entertaining, educational, and enlightening as we open a new chapter on bringing wealth to the black community through our many efforts.

This event serves to bring together the leadership and partners of the BCC to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year.

Doors open at 5:30pm for the VIP Reception hosted by True Sky Credit Union, Awards Dinner starts at 6:30pm

For ticket and sponsorship information contact our office at 405-595-4874 or email admin@okcblackchamber.com #bccae2020 #bccokc
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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.
  Click here to 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. 

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