The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce

05/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce for our May Luncheon Series, Building More Than Structure – Building Impact!

We are grateful to our featured speakers, Reginald Worlds of Trini Construction and Hopeton Hay, Executive Director of HUB Programs, for sharing valuable insights on building lasting impact, creating opportunities, and strengthening our business community.

Thank you to our members, guests, and community partners for bringing your energy, engagement, and support. Here are a few snapshots from an inspiring afternoon of connection, learning, and meaningful conversation. We look forward to seeing you at our next GABC Luncheon Series event!

05/28/2026

Build A Business with Mama is a hands-on entrepreneurship program designed to help families build stronger financial futures through business ownership. Join EGBI for interactive workshops focused on business planning, management, and marketing—offered in English and Spanish and created to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Learn more here
https://egbi.org/bizmama/

05/28/2026

Investing in Austin’s Women Leaders: 2 Fully Funded Retreat Experiences Open ✨
In today's fast-moving professional world, it’s easy for ambitious women to treat wellness as an afterthought while quietly running themselves into the ground. Empress Retreats (rickiwax.com/empress-retreats) was created as a strategic response to that exact hustle culture. Designed for Austin’s mid-to-senior level leaders and entrepreneurs, this premium weekend is an intentional space to step out of constant urgency, design proactive systems for burnout prevention, and focus on sustainable performance.

Because we believe this transformational space should be accessible, our generous sponsors are gifting two local women a fully funded experience—with all expenses completely covered! If you are ready to pause, reset, and elevate your leadership alongside an incredible community, this is your sign.

Winners will be officially revealed on June 12!

https://www.rickiwax.com/empress-retreats

05/19/2026

Thank you again to everyone who joined Diverse Ethnic Chamber Alliance (DECA) for A.I. for Business: Practical Tools for Success during Austin Small Business Week! Here are a few snapshots from an incredible event filled with learning, networking, and meaningful conversations around the future of AI in business.

We’re grateful to all of our attendees, speakers, sponsors, and community partners for making this event such a success and bringing such great energy to the room.

Thank you for being part of it—we can’t wait to see everyone again on August 6th at our 4th Annual Small Business Opportunity Summit!

05/19/2026

The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce is a proud partner of EGBI Business Accelerator Winning Contracts with Government and Prime on May 22nd!. This in-depth session is designed to help businesses better understand the contracting process and how to submit winning bids, along with Speed Mentoring with prime contractors, government procurement specialists, and first-tier contractors for valuable networking opportunities. This is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and grow your business.

Register today HERE!
https://egbi.org/contracts/

05/19/2026

Nominations are now open for the Heart of Hospitality Scholarship presented by the Visit Austin Foundation! This scholarship recognizes outstanding front-line hospitality and tourism professionals who are looking to advance their careers through continuing education, certifications, and professional development opportunities.

New award categories this year include Hotel, Restaurant, Arts/Heritage/Legacy, and Sports & Leisure. Community members are encouraged to nominate hospitality professionals who demonstrate exceptional customer service and leadership.

📅 Nomination deadline: June 19, 2026

The Visit Austin Foundation will offer funding to support students pursuing tourism-related degrees at local institutions of higher learning. Get information about the Heart of Hospitality Award & Scholarship, requirements, eligibility information, deadlines and more.

05/13/2026

SIMS Foundation will host Feel Good Fest on Saturday, May 16th at Radio/East as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. This special showcase will bring together rising artists from across the country—including NYC, Austin, and North Carolina—for an evening centered on music, connection, creativity, and community care.

The event supports SIMS Foundation’s mission to provide emotional wellness resources for the music community, with 100% of ticket sales benefiting the organization.

Get tickets HERE

Radio/East (Non-Profit Event) presents Feel Good Fest to benefit SIMs Foundation on Saturday, May 16 2026 at 6:00pm, Radio/East Non-Profit, Austin, TX

05/12/2026

Join us for our May Luncheon Series, “Building More Than Structure—Building Impact.” Hear from Reginald Worlds of Trini Construction Builders Inc. and Hopeton Hay, Executive Director of HUB Programs, as they discuss creating opportunities, connections, and impact within our business community.

📅 May 27, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM
📍 912 East 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702

Reserve your seat today HERE or scan the QR code!
https://austinbcctx.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/538

05/08/2026

Interested in connecting directly with CapMetro’s Small Business Programs & Compliance team? Scan the survey QR code to schedule a 1:1 meeting and learn more about opportunities available for your business.

04/30/2026

Join EGBI May 22nd from 9AM-1PM. This workshop is designed to help small business owners learn how to bid on and win large contracts while gaining valuable insight into the government and prime contracting process. Attendees will participate in speed mentoring sessions with prime contractors and government procurement representatives, providing practical guidance and direct connections to contracting opportunities.

Workshop to learn how to bid for, & win large contracts, and speed mentoring sessions with prime contractors & government procurement rep