The Midlands African Chamber.
We connect, empower, and champion businesses.
Welcome to the Midlands African Chamber.
Founded in 2020, the Midlands African Chamber is a membership-based organization that exists to enhance the robust African and African American business climate in Nebraska and across the Midwest. All benefits, programs, and events of the Chamber are designed to give businesses the opportunity to make or save money, acquire knowledge and skills to help grow a network of successful entrepreneurs.
What we do
The Midlands African Chamber advocates for and represents the business interests and issues affecting the African and African American communities in Nebraska and the Midwest.
Advocacy & Support
Promotional Opportunities
News
We're excited to unveil the finalists for the highly anticipated Pitch Black competition, which will take place during the Pitch Black Conference and Tech Showcase hosted by the Midlands African Chamber, Inc. Following a thorough evaluation process, our preliminary judges have selected the most innovative and promising businesses to compete in the finale on June 29, 2024. Congratulations to Chalice Health, LLC, Tippl, LLC, Love Yo Pup, Caring Expertise, LLC, and SunFlare Brands Company, LLC for securing a spot in the finale! These talented entrepreneurs will demonstrate their skills, ideas, and determination as they compete for the prestigious title. Join us on June 29th to witness the culmination of months of hard work and creativity. Secure your tickets now to show your support for your favorite business at buff.ly/3hnbf79. #MidlandsAfricanChamber #WePitchBlack #JoinTheTribe
You're cordially invited to the Contractor Connect Luncheon by the Midlands African Chamber, hosted by Weitz Company, in collaboration with the City of Omaha Human Rights and Relations Dept., BCDM Architects, Omaha Municipal Landbank and the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce. This event is taking place on May 16, 2024, at Metropolitan Community College, located at 5370 N 30th St, NE 68115 Building 22. Through this event, we aim to establish connections with small, underrepresented women, minorities, and BIPOC contractors. Make sure to RSVP via the link below https://buff.ly/4b5EWQF #MidlandsAfricanChamber #WeitzCompany #ContractorsConnectLuncheon
Join MAC in unleashing opportunities for BIPOC entrepreneurs in the digital world! Sign up to volunteer at the Midlands African Chamber’s 2024 Pitch Black Conference and Tech Showcase on June 29, 2024, at the Creighton Harper Center today, and be a part of something extraordinary. Sign up at
🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated Pitch Black competition, set to unfold during the Pitch Black Conference and Tech Showcase hosted by the Midlands African Chamber, Inc.🚀 🎉 Congratulations to Chalice Health, Tippl.app, Love Yo Pup, Caring Expertise Homecare LLC, and SunFlare Brands Company for securing a spot in the finale! 🎉 These incredible entrepreneurs will showcase their skills, ideas, and determination as they vie for the prestigious title. Mark your calendars for June 29th to witness the convergence of digital disruption and entrepreneurial brilliance! 🗓️ Secure your tickets now at www.wepitchblack.com to show your support for your favorite business. Let's cheer them on together! 🎉 #PitchBlackFinalists #InnovationAtItsFinest #JointheTribe #wepitchblack #MidlandsAfricanChamber🌐
🎉 What an incredible turnout at the Nebraska Enterprise Fund Cinco de Mayo Celebration! 🚀 It was inspiring to witness entrepreneurs sharing ideas and forging new collaborations over Nortena music and delicious Mexican cuisine. 💼 Let's keep the momentum going strong! 💪 #nebraskaenterprisefund #Entrepreneurship #Collaboration #MidlandsAfricanChamber #JoinTheTribe
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Program 2024 for African Startups. Application Deadline: MAY 20, 2024 bit.ly/4adSc4F Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa focuses on supporting growth-stage startups solving problems using advanced technology, such as AI/ML or data across key verticals. The startups are paired with relevant Google and industry experts to solve their startup’s top challenges, and are provided with insights and best practices to improve their product and business. A 10-week equity-free accelerator program for Seed to Series A startups based in Africa or developing Africa-centered solutions. Requirements Google for Startups Accelerator Africa accepts applications from startups in Algeria, Botswana, Cameroon, Côte D’ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Startups demonstrating traction, ideally between Seed and Series A stage. Building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model. Deeply technical, preferably leveraging technologies like Machine Learning and AI. Commitment from CTO and/or technical roles to participate and engage in required program sessions. Benefits Equity-free supportEquity-free support: For duration of program. MentoringDedicated mentoring from Google teams. TrainingExclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google, where qualified. Access to experts: Access to Google's network of industry experts. Google product creditsEligible startups receive product credits. Early access: Access to new Google products and tools as relevant. Strategic supportSupport on company and product strategy. Technical project partnership: Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.
What our members are saying
Great community base program that help small businesses grow!
Very supportive and always available to assist new small businesses.
MAC is a great resource for growing your business
The Midlands African Chamber is the organization that helped me building stronger connexions and more visibility for my real estate business. The MAC provides many resources, useful for businesses and individuals. I recommend to join the Midlands African Chamber, today!
I’m a chamber member.
We have been able to access great networking events to grow our business. I would recommend you joining!
Great organization to be a part of here in Omaha Nebraska . Looking forward to Growing with this chamber and all the opportunities that it brings
MAC Foundation
The MAC Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Midlands African Chamber organized as a 501(c)(3) corporation exclusively for charitable, educational, and cultural purposes in the state of Nebraska.
The Foundation provides a mechanism to establish, administer and finance programs that enhance the robust African and African American communities’ crucial needs, in line with the goals of the Midlands African Chamber.
If you have any questions about the Foundation or would like to discuss ways in which you can become involved in its work, please contact us.
MAC Programs and Initiatives
MAC Xcelerator
The MAC Xcelerator (MAC-X) is an enterprise accelerator program designed to strengthen, energize, and support startups and small businesses led by BlPOC entrepreneurs in Nebraska and throughout the Midlands. MAC-X identifies black business leaders with impact-oriented solutions, addressing essential community needs while spurring sustainable growth.
In order to cater to a wide audience, the MAC-X program will be held biannually, with one session in the Fall and another in the Spring. Participants in the program will have the opportunity to receive financial incentives and may choose to apply for the Pitch Black competition. However, being part of the MAC-X program does not guarantee participation in the Pitch Black competition or finale.
Completing the MAC-X program will enable cohort members to receive up to $ 1,000 in seed funds.
Pitch Black
Pitch Black is a dynamic conference strategically crafted to fuel entrepreneurship across diverse communities in the Midwest. Our event showcases prominent speakers, a business exposition, and an exciting business pitch competition. The competition is specifically tailored to offer a platform for emerging BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) as well as immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas. Participants have the opportunity to compete for a grand prize of up to $15,000, complemented by invaluable in-kind support surpassing $40,000. This support extends to essential services such as marketing, legal, and accounting, providing crucial assistance for their ventures.
Join the MAC and Pitch Black in promoting entrepreneurship in the black and minority communities in Nebraska, and the Midwest. We need businesses and community partners like you, in order to make this happen.
Suit Up Program
The mission of the Midlands African Chamber’s Suit Up Program is to empower young men and women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, headshot, and job readiness workforce preparation.
This program is designed to create opportunities for teens and young adults in at-risk populations in black and brown, immigrant, and refugee communities so as to inspire and feed the pipeline of future minority entrepreneurs.
Rising CEOs
Rising CEOs is a Leadership and Entrepreneurship program which is made possible by grants of the Omaha Community Foundation, Sherwood Foundation and Weitz Foundation.
The program's goal is to foster entrepreneurial spirit, technology, and leadership skills among at-risk young black and brown girls and boys, between the ages of 14 to 19 years. It is designed to create opportunities for teens in at-risk populations in black and brown, immigrant and refugee communities so to inspire and feed the pipeline of future minority entrepreneurs.
Members Emergency Fund
Our fundamental mission is to connect, empower, and champion black businesses. We believe in the transformative power of unity and collaboration, and the MAC Emergency Fund embodies our dedication to standing by our members when they need it most.
We recognize that unexpected events can jeopardize the very foundations of a business, and our goal is to ensure that our members are well-equipped and well-supported to ensure the continuity of their operations.
Scholarship Fund
The MAC Foundation Scholarships have been established to assist Black, refugee, and immigrant high school seniors and college students studying Accounting, Finance, Law, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). We are pleased to announce the MAC Foundation Scholarship application is open to applicants. We recognize the financial pressure that students frequently experience, and our scholarships program aims to ease some of that burden. Our scholarships are intended to help deserving students who demonstrate a strong commitment to their studies and a passion for their chosen disciplines. We provide $1,000 one-time scholarships that can be utilized for tuition and books.
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