ORGANIZATION PROFILE
The National Black Chamber of Commerce® was incorporated in Washington, DC in March 1993.The NBCC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian organization dedicated to the economic empowerment of African American communities. Empowering the Black Business Community for 30 Years, the National Black Chamber of Commerce® is the largest Black business association in the world and is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within the United States.
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EXECUTIVE TEAM
CHARLES H. DeBow, III and LARRY D. IVORYMr. CHARLES H. DeBow, III is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The National Black Chamber of Commerce® (NBCC).
Mr. LARRY D. IVORY is a founding member of the NBCC (in 1993) and has been dedicated to its growth and effectiveness since the very beginning. “Larry shows his organizational and leadership skills on a daily basis via his management of the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce (ISBCC)
EVOLUTION
THE EVOLUTION OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF BLACK CHAMBERS 1989 - 1993 January 1989 - Harry Alford is approached by Governor Evan Bayh’s administration to run the Minority Business Development Office for the State of Indiana. Reluctantly, he eventually agrees.April – December 1989 - Alford reorganizes the MBD office. Begins monitoring Indiana Department of Transportation, Department of Commerce, goes on an exposure blitz and training program around the state, sells purchasing agents on an attitude adjustment. Miraculously, Minority Business Enterprise participation goes from 1% to 6%, a feat never nor since accomplished. Alford begins organizing MBE’s and starts networking with other state and national organizations. Minority businesses in Indiana work up into a frenzy.
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ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY AGREEMENT
September 1, 2021National Black Chamber Of Commerce (NBCC) values its users' privacy.
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with National Black Chamber Of Commerce of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.
Strategic Plan
GOAL #1To increase business development and growth via procurement, capital access and international trade.
Planned Activity #1Secure partnerships with committed corporations and ensure compliance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act at federal, state and local governments and also with prime contractors.
Constraints: Old existing formats for outreach at corporate level. An atmosphere of noncompliance at the government level. Downsizing and a lack of attention by upper management.
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