Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana

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Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana

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We advocate for small businesses in high-growth sectors including AI, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and government contracting.

Through outreach we help members navigate grant opportunities, certification, procurement, and growth strategies.

10/28/2026

Upcoming Events

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10/28/2026

📣 Small business owners! Eligible businesses can compete for up to $5,000 through the R4R Mitigation Grant. Join us for help completing your application! A qualifying resilience course is required.

📅 November 5, 2026 | Noon
📍 Hidden Lake Park, 6355 Broadway, Merrillville

Hosted by the Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana, with community survey results and SBA disaster loan assistance available.

💻 Bring your laptop and application documents. Scan the flyer’s QR code to register!

10/26/2026

🚨 LAKE COUNTY: SBA DISASTER LOAN UPDATE

📌 June 6–26 storms:
• Physical damage deadline: December 8, 2026
• Economic injury deadline: July 9, 2027

📌 August 11 storms:
Missed the October 25 physical damage deadline? You may still submit a late application within 60 days with a letter explaining why you missed it. Subject to SBA review.
• Economic injury deadline: May 25, 2027

Need help? Contact the Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana at 📞 (219) 771-8900.

Apply: https://lending.sba.gov

Thank you to Legacy Foundation and Crown Point Community Foundation for supporting our recovery assistance! Please share. 💛

10/25/2026

FEMA and SBA deadline is today!

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10/25/2026

🚨 TODAY, OCTOBER 25, IS THE LAST DAY to apply for FEMA assistance and SBA physical damage loans for the August 11 storms!

✅ FEMA: DisasterAssistance.gov
✅ SBA: sba.gov/disaster

💛 BCC-NWI has helped 100 families so far in Lake County, Indiana!

Thank you to Legacy Foundation and Crown Point Community Foundation for your grant support!

📣 Apply today and share!

10/22/2026

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10/21/2026

🏠 Need help completing your SBA disaster loan application?

The Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana is helping homeowners, renters, and businesses with step-by-step application assistance!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM
📍 The Phamily Den
3669 Broadway, Gary, Indiana

💻 Bring your laptop and photos of damage to your home or business.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
📞 Questions? Call (219) 771-8900.

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10/14/2026

🚨 BUSINESS DISASTER RECOVERY – TOMORROW!

Join the Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana and Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce to get your disaster recovery questions answered!

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
📍 Indiana Welcome Center, Hammond, IN
🕐 Panel Discussion: 1 PM
🕝 FREE Technical Assistance: 2:30 PM

✅ SBA Disaster Loans
✅ Insurance & Financial Resources
✅ Business Recovery Assistance

🔗 Register Today!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sba-disaster-recovery-welcome-center

Let’s recover and rebuild together! 💪

10/14/2026

Upcoming Events

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10/02/2026

October Newsletter

To Register for the October 15 Business Disaster Recovery Q&A Session: To Register for the October 19 Disaster Recovery Technical Assistance Session:

To Register for the October 15 Business Disaster Recovery Q&A Session: To Register for the October 19 Disaster Recovery Technical Assistance Session:

Address

109 W. 86th Avenue
Merrillville, IN
46410

Telephone

+12198020229

Website

http://www.nbccin.org/

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