BMC-Black & Minority Chamber of Commerce

08/11/2026

🏡🔑 1 DAY TO GO!

The countdown is officially on! Tomorrow is our FREE Mortgage Virtual Workshop!

Thinking about buying your first home but not sure where to begin?

Join JENTUBY FWEECA, in partnership with Lower East Side People’s Federal Credit Union, for an informative virtual workshop designed to help you navigate the home-buying process with confidence.

📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual

What You’ll Learn

🏠 Mortgage pre-approval
📈 Interest rates
💰 Closing costs
🔑 Key steps to homeownership
📋 What to expect throughout the mortgage process

Haven’t registered yet?
Secure your spot today:
👉 Register: https://jentuby.org/mortgage/

Already registered? Join the workshop here:
👉 Video Call: https://meet.google.com/ovd-zddm-bxd

Whether you’re preparing to purchase your first home or simply want to better understand the mortgage process, this workshop is for you.

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and take a step closer to homeownership!

🏡✨ 1 DAY TO GO — WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

JENTUBY FWEECA
Empowering Families • Protecting Children • Transforming Communities

08/01/2026

🏡 COUNTDOWN IS ON! ⏳

Only 11 days to go until our FREE Virtual Mortgage Workshop!

Have you been dreaming of owning a home but don't know where to start? This workshop is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to begin your homeownership journey.

In partnership with Lower East Side People's Federal Credit Union, you'll learn: ✅ The home-buying process ✅ Mortgage pre-approval tips ✅ Interest rates and closing costs ✅ What to expect from start to finish

📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 💻 Online via Zoom

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future and take the first step toward becoming a homeowner.

👉 Register today: https://jentuby.org/events/

We can't wait to see you online! 🏡✨

07/20/2026

one of the first Staten Islanders to attend the Obama Presidential Center

07/18/2026

05/02/2026

🌍✨ Connecting Community. Creating Opportunity. Building Legacy.

Recently, the Richmond County Black and Minority Chamber of Commerce hosted a powerful event bringing together members of the diaspora right here on Staten Island and the message was clear: we are stronger when we connect, collaborate, and build together.

This wasn’t just another networking event. It was a bridge linking entrepreneurs, immigrants, and community leaders to real business resources, guidance, and support systems designed to help them succeed. From mentorship to business development tools, the focus was on turning ideas into sustainable opportunities.

In a borough that continues to grow more diverse, events like this remind us that economic empowerment is not just an idea it’s an action. It’s about creating spaces where people from all backgrounds can thrive, contribute, and build generational impact.

The mission is simple but powerful:
Support businesses. Strengthen community. Circulate opportunity.

📖 Read more here:
https://www.silive.com/entertainment/2026/05/black-chamber-of-commerce-event-connects-staten-island-diaspora-with-business-help.html

Let this be a reminder—when we invest in people, we invest in progress.


Staten Island AdvanceJennifer ClementJentuby

Dr. Ronald A. Gregg, president of the chamber, underscored the importance of economic empowerment and institutional support.