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The Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce – Supporting the need for economic development in the black community through education, enterprise, and entrepreneurship.

✨ NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! The 2026 Art of Black Business Fundraiser & Awards Reception is seeking nominations for the ...
08/10/2026

✨ NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
The 2026 Art of Black Business Fundraiser & Awards Reception is seeking nominations for the outstanding leaders, entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations making a lasting impact across the DMV.
Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized?
Now is your opportunity to celebrate Black excellence and shine a spotlight on those building stronger businesses and stronger communities.
Submit your nomination today!
Every nomination supports our mission to recognize excellence while advancing economic opportunities for Black-owned businesses.

📅 Nomination Deadline
Friday, August 28, 2026
🔗 Submit your nomination: Link in Bio
Let’s celebrate the innovators, changemakers, and leaders who continue to move our community forward.

Leadership • Innovation • Growth • Partnership • Impact
Innovation Entrepreneurship EconomicEmpowerment SupportBlackBusiness DMVBusiness BusinessAwards BlackOwnedBusiness InvestInImpact BuildOurFuture

Join us for Building the Apprenticeship Pipeline in partnership with DOES, a dynamic convening focused on how apprentice...
04/20/2026

Join us for Building the Apprenticeship Pipeline in partnership with DOES, a dynamic convening focused on how apprenticeships can help small and minority-owned businesses attract, train, and retain top talent.

📅 April 28, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Enlighted | Washington, DC

- Real-world apprenticeship models
-Insights from business leaders
-Access to funding & workforce resources
-Networking + Apprenticeship Marketplace

🔗 Register now: Link in Bio

GWBCC

2026 Small Business SummitBig ideas. Real resources. Powerful connections.Join us for the 5th Annual Small Business Summ...
03/26/2026

2026 Small Business Summit

Big ideas. Real resources. Powerful connections.

Join us for the 5th Annual Small Business Summit, presented by Bank of America in partnership with the Washington Commanders, GWBCC, and DSLBD.

This full-day experience is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the tools, insights, and connections needed to grow and scale.

-Workshops
-Panel Discussions
-Networking Opportunities
-CBE Certification Insights

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your business.

🔗 RSVP today link in bio

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Financial Speed Networking (March 31, 2026)Your next financial connection could change your business. Join GWBCC + the D...
03/26/2026

Financial Speed Networking (March 31, 2026)

Your next financial connection could change your business.

Join GWBCC + the DC Department of Insurance, Securities & Banking for Financial Speed Networking—a high-impact experience designed to connect you directly with bankers, lenders, and financial experts.

-15-minute sessions
- Real connections
-Real opportunities

This is where access meets strategy.

📍 True Reformer Building
March 31 | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Secure your spot today!

In celebration of Black History Month, the Greater Washington DC Black Chamber of Commerce Tech Committee, in partnershi...
02/24/2026

In celebration of Black History Month, the Greater Washington DC Black Chamber of Commerce Tech Committee, in partnership with the DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking Office of Innovation, presents:

Powering the Future Through Fintech: Empowering Initiatives of DC Web3 Trailblazers
February 25, 2026
12:00–1:00 PM

Join us for a dynamic conversation spotlighting Black fintech & Web3 innovators shaping the future of finance in DC.

We’ll explore how blockchain, digital assets, and decentralized finance are:
-Expanding access to capital
-Strengthening small businesses
-Creating new pathways for economic empowerment
-Driving financial inclusion & equity

Program Highlights
• Opening Fireside Chat: Fintech, Blockchain & Access
• DC Fintech & Web3 Founder Showcase
• Real opportunities for partnership, investment & collaboration

This is where innovation meets impact.

Scan the QR code to register
Tag a founder, investor, or tech leader who should be in the room.

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The President’s Circle Pinning Ceremony & Annual Meeting, sponsored by M&T Bank in downtown Washington, DC, was a resoun...
02/13/2026

The President’s Circle Pinning Ceremony & Annual Meeting, sponsored by M&T Bank in downtown Washington, DC, was a resounding success. We proudly recognized the inaugural President’s Circle Cohort and welcomed the 2026 class of business leaders dedicated to strengthening the regional Black business ecosystem. Each pin symbolized stewardship, partnership, and a shared responsibility to drive measurable economic impact. The evening also featured the announcement of the 2026 Board of Directors, a distinguished slate of cross-sector leaders who will guide the Chamber’s strategic growth and governance. Key priorities outlined during the Annual Meeting included strategic economic development initiatives, workforce alignment and industry partnerships, expanded access to capital, strengthened public-private collaborations, and growth of GWBCC’s global initiatives. We are grateful to our sponsors, partners, board members, and distinguished guests for helping us build an ecosystem where leadership is intentional, collaboration is strategic, and impact is sustainable. The work continues, the network is expanding, and the vision is global. BlackBusinessLeadership EconomicImpact DMVBusiness

02/13/2026

Leadership. Legacy. Impact. 
The GWBCC Annual Meeting & President’s Circle Pinning Ceremony celebrated the graduates of the 2025 inaugural class of the President’s Circle Cohort and welcomed the newly appointed 2026 GWBCC Board of Directors.

Together, we continue to advance Black business leadership, economic opportunity, and collective growth across the Greater Washington region.

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A reminder to join us this Monday for an evening of leadership, recognition, and connection.The GWBCC Annual Meeting & P...
02/06/2026

A reminder to join us this Monday for an evening of leadership, recognition, and connection.

The GWBCC Annual Meeting & President’s Circle Pinning Ceremony brings together business, government, and civic leaders to celebrate excellence in Black entrepreneurship and welcome the next generation of Presidents.

📅 Monday, February 9, 2026
🕔 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 M&T Bank | Washington, DC

-Celebrate leadership
-Build relationships
-Advance regional impact

🔗 Link in bio to RSVP, check the GWBCC.org for more updates

This , we celebrate the legacy, innovation, and economic impact of Black-owned businesses across the Greater Washington...
02/03/2026

This , we celebrate the legacy, innovation, and economic impact of Black-owned businesses across the Greater Washington region.

Black entrepreneurship is not just history—it’s a driving force shaping our communities, creating jobs, and building generational wealth. The Greater Washington DC Black Chamber of Commerce remains committed to supporting, advocating for, and amplifying Black businesses every day of the year.

Support Black. Build Community. Strengthen the Region.

Join the Greater Washington DC Black Chamber of Commerce and regional chamber partners for a Black History Month Multi-C...
01/22/2026

Join the Greater Washington DC Black Chamber of Commerce and regional chamber partners for a Black History Month Multi-Chamber Networking Event celebrating Black excellence in business. Hosted by The Harbor Bank of Maryland, this event brings together Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals from across the DMV for meaningful connections, collaboration, and regional impact.

Date: Wednesday, February 5
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: The Harbor Bank of Maryland, 1010 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. Registration Link: https://bhm-multi-chamber2026.eventbrite.com/

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