Website: https://nashblackchamber.com/
The Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit business membership organization based in Nashville, Tennessee. It describes itself as “the preeminent resource for African-American businesses in the Nashville area to connect, learn, grow, and prosper.” The Chamber works to empower and encourage prosperity for Nashville’s African-American businesses by connecting them with partnerships, developing sustainable enterprises, providing economic opportunities, and advocating for business-friendly policies. According to the organization, it serves a membership base of 561 members across 14 counties and reports an associated economic impact of $10 million.
Services
The Chamber provides a range of programs and services for its members and the broader business community, including:
- Networking events and peer-to-peer discussions that connect African-American business owners and professionals
- Workshops, seminars, and professional development opportunities
- Advocacy on policy and economic issues affecting member businesses
- Business directory listings and a calendar of events accessible through a member portal
- Sponsorship and advertising packages, including social media promotion
- Participation in committees and task forces
- Business introductions, leads, and referrals
- Connections with corporate leaders and Fortune 500 companies
The Chamber also recognizes members through annual business awards, including Small Business of the Year, Rising Star, and Business of the Year.
About
The Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1998 and has operated for more than two decades, celebrating its 20-year anniversary in October 2018. Its stated mission is to empower and encourage prosperity for the city’s African-American business community through connection, education, economic opportunity, and advocacy.
Leadership listed on the organization’s website includes Susan Vanderbilt as Chair, Carolyn Waller as President, and DeWayne Scott as Vice Chair. The Chamber notes its association with the broader U.S. Black Chambers network. Partners and sponsors referenced by the organization include the Tennessee Minority Business Council, AT&T, CB Richard Ellis, HCA, Lyft, OnSite, and 102.1 FM.
Location & Contact
The Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce is located in the Metro Nashville area of Tennessee and serves the greater Nashville metropolitan region across 14 counties. The organization offers a website contact form and a member sign-in portal for accessing the directory, events calendar, and membership resources.
Additional Information
Membership is organized around four tiers referenced by the organization as Connect, Learn, Grow, and Prosper. Member benefits include networking and access to a professional community, educational opportunities and business training, business recognition awards, and referral and introduction services. The Chamber also maintains a “Membership Deals” section featuring offers from member businesses, along with sections covering its history, board, sponsors, members, programs, news, and resources.
Beyond its core membership programs, the Chamber positions itself as a connector between African-American businesses and larger institutional partners, facilitating introductions to corporate leaders and Fortune 500 companies and providing a platform for advocacy on policy and economic issues. Members can take advantage of sponsorship and advertising packages, social media promotion, and participation in committees and task forces. The organization’s online presence includes a member sign-in portal powered by a membership management platform, through which members access the business directory, register for events, and manage their accounts. The Chamber’s reported reach across 14 counties and its stated economic impact reflect its role as a regional resource for Black-owned businesses throughout the greater Nashville area.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (nashblackchamber.com).