The future of
Black business
is ours to build.
Every great business deserves the opportunity to thrive. We’re building a more prosperous future by connecting Black entrepreneurs with the guidance, resources, relationships, and advocacy to move forward.
Working together for
Black business in Oregon
When Black businesses grow, communities thrive.
The Black American Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst for economic development. We bring culturally informed guidance, valuable connections, and practical tools together so entrepreneurs can build lasting success.
Uplift
Advocacy that makes sure Black business owners are heard in government and professional circles.
Empower
Technical assistance, vetted providers, and funding connections that open new opportunities.
Educate
Free and low-cost workshops on finance, contracts, cyber security, and bookkeeping.
WHAT WE DO for your BUSINESS
Six ways the Chamber helps Black-owned businesses grow, from one-on-one technical help to rooms full of the right people.
Technical Assistance
Hands-on help improving your business processes and opening up new opportunities to grow.
Resource Navigation
We connect members with vetted professional service providers and funding opportunities of every kind.
Community Advocacy
Support navigating government systems, so our voices are heard in government and professional circles.
Workshops & Seminars
Low-cost and free sessions with our partners on Financial Readiness, Contract Basics, Cyber Security, Bookkeeping, and more.
Networking Events
Regular chances for business owners to connect with one another and with our partners.
Member-Exclusive Events
Gatherings throughout the year, built around members, where owners connect and strengthen their businesses.
Where opportunity meets enterprise.
BACC’s procurement board and business directory. Find contracts and jobs, or get your business in front of buyers, all in one place.
- Free to browse. No account needed.
Programs designed for progress.
Targeted initiatives and practical programming give entrepreneurs new ways to advance. Explore two examples of BACC’s work.
Green Fleets.
New possibilities.
Explore a program designed to help eligible Portland businesses take steps toward cleaner transportation and greater opportunity.
Digital Makeover.
A stronger presence.
Discover BACC’s digital business support initiative focused on branding, websites, and go-to-market strategy.
Business is personal.
So is community.
Opportunities grow through the people we meet, the knowledge we share, and the partnerships we build together.
Connect with your business community
Mixers, networking nights, and member events where Black business owners meet partners, peers, and customers.
Build skills that move you forward
Workshops on financial readiness, contracts, cyber security, and bookkeeping, many of them free or low-cost.
Grow with people who get it
A chamber built by and for the community, with advocates who understand the road you’re on.
Photography is illustrative and does not depict specific BACC events or participants.
Your questions, answered.
Not sure where to start? Here’s a quick introduction to working with BACC.
BACC offers technical assistance, resource navigation, community advocacy, workshops, networking, and member-focused opportunities. Visit the services page for details.
Yes. BACC is based in Portland and serves Black-owned businesses statewide across Oregon, with programming and partners in communities beyond the metro area.
Upcoming workshops, networking nights, and member events are listed on our events page. Many sessions are free or low-cost.
Reach out through our contact page or email info@blackamericanchamber.org and our team will walk you through membership and partnership options.
Let's build what's next.
Whether you’re building a business, looking for support, or exploring a partnership, the Black American Chamber of Commerce welcomes the conversation.
