Tuscaloosa Area Black Chamber of Commerce

06/19/2026

Registration for the TABCC 2026 Business & Leadership Conference is live on Event Brite. Get your Early Bird Tickets now!!!

06/18/2026

Join us on next Thursday, June 25, 2026. RSVP by texting (205) 614-8585.

06/12/2026

It is indeed an honor to accept the Business of the Year award for HP Cleaning Services LLC, Howard Pickens , owner. Howard, you rock!

05/29/2026

# TABCC May Members Meeting Recap

📍 **Huntington Bank (formerly Cadence Bank), Tuscaloosa**
📅 **May 28, 2026**

The Tuscaloosa Area Black Chamber of Commerce (TABCC) was pleased to host another engaging and informative Members Meeting focused on one of our five strategic pillars for 2026: **Access to Capital**.

We were excited to welcome **14 attendees**, including two new TABCC members:

🎉 **Healing Steps Movement** – LaWanda Vanhorn-Rossell
🎉 **S & P Mobile Notary LLC** – Tameka Spencer

We would also like to recognize **Huntington National Bank (formerly Cadence Bank)** as a **2026 TABCC Gold Corporate Partner**. Their continued commitment to supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses, and economic growth throughout West Alabama has been instrumental to TABCC's success. We are grateful for their partnership, including hosting our monthly meetings and investing in our mission of connecting businesses to opportunities and resources.

A special thank you goes to **Roderick Perkins, Lead Lender Relations Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)**, for delivering an outstanding presentation on SBA programs, lending opportunities, and funding readiness.

Mr. Perkins did an exceptional job breaking down complex funding concepts into practical, easy-to-understand information that resonated with both aspiring and established business owners. Through three real-world case studies, attendees gained valuable insight into how lenders evaluate businesses, assess risk, and determine whether a company is ready for financing.

The session reinforced a critical message: **preparation matters.** Understanding your financial position, business structure, and growth strategy can significantly improve your ability to access capital and position your business for long-term success.

Based on the tremendous feedback received, TABCC looks forward to bringing Mr. Perkins back for a more in-depth funding readiness workshop in the near future. Stay tuned for additional details.

As we continue our **"60 in 2026" Membership Campaign**, TABCC remains committed to helping entrepreneurs and professionals grow their businesses through education, networking, partnerships, and access to resources. Membership remains open, and we encourage individuals and businesses throughout West Alabama to join us.

# # Upcoming Opportunities

📌 **June 1 – July 15, 2026**
Early Bird Registration Opens
**TABCC 2026 Business & Leadership Conference**

📌 **June 11–12, 2026**
**ASBCC Entrepreneurs & Innovators Conference**
Marriott Birmingham

📌 **June 25, 2026**
**TABCC Monthly Members Meeting**
Huntington Bank (formerly Cadence Bank)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Thank you to Huntington National Bank, our 2026 Gold Corporate Partner, for their continued investment in TABCC and the West Alabama business community.

**Together, we are connecting the disconnected and building pathways to economic growth, business sustainability, and greater access to capital.**

05/12/2026

Join us May 28, 2026.

04/25/2026

Plan now to attend TABCC May 28, 2026, Monthly Meeting...

04/25/2026

TABCC is now accepting Sponsors and Vendors for our 2026 Business and Leadership Conference on August 29, 2026.

04/25/2026

This is deep...

04/25/2026

04/24/2026

TABCC is growing in 2026 and we want you to go with us!