🏛️ Statewide · Alabama's Voice for Black Business

ALABAMA
STATE BLACK
CHAMBER

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Advancing economic conditions, entrepreneurial opportunities, and the quality of life for Black-owned businesses and communities across Alabama.

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📅 Coming June 11–12, 2026

Entrepreneurs & Innovators Conference

Marriott Birmingham · Open to the Public

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2025 Impact at a Glance

Free Counseling Hours1,110

Women-Owned Clients70%

Affiliate Chambers6

College Chambers2

# of Cities Where Training Was Delivered9

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1,110

Free Counseling Hours

6

Affiliate Chambers

70%

Women-Owned Clients

2

College Chambers

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Upcoming Events

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Open Minds Bold Futures — Entrepreneurs & Innovators Conference 2026 — June 11-12, 2026 — Marriott Birmingham

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Chamber Connect After Hours April 28 Free Entry 6-8pm Marcdion Birmingham AL

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Who We Are

More Than a Chamber.
A Movement.

The ASBCC is committed to advancing the economic conditions, entrepreneurial opportunities, and the quality of life of its affiliates, members, and the communities they serve throughout Alabama.

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Our Mission

Empowering Black-owned businesses with tools, connections, and resources for sustainable growth.

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Statewide Reach

6 affiliate chambers and 2 college chapters spanning Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Huntsville, Mobile, and beyond.

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Free Services

Business counseling, research, training, and advocacy — all provided at no cost to qualifying members.

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FREE

Business
Counseling

What We Do

Programs Built for Your Success

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Business Counseling

Free one-on-one coaching, market research, QuickBooks training, proposal prep, and procurement assistance for Alabama entrepreneurs.

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Training & Development

AI/Digital Literacy tours, Credit & Wealth workshops, and monthly Lunch & Learn events across 9 Alabama cities.

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College Chambers

Entrepreneurial leadership programs at Alabama A&M and Oakwood University. Students form LLCs, compete for funding, and capture internships.

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Our Network

6 Affiliate Chambers.
One Statewide Voice.

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📸 From Our Community

Moments That Matter

Conferences, awards, monthly meetings, and community impact — captured across Alabama.

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2026 Partners & Sponsors — Thank You!

Birmingham Water Works

Birmingham Water Works

Verizon SBDC

United Legal Team

Studio 2H Design

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Entrepreneurs
Edge Radio

Hosted by Jerry Mitchell · Mondays 12 Noon CT / 1 PM ET

Entrepreneurs, thought leaders & business resources — live on Envision Radio with 3,200+ listeners nationwide.

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Membership Benefits

Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce

Business Leads & Referrals
Education & Advocacy
Business Research & Economic Updates
Legislative Updates
Group Affinity Programs
Monthly E-Newsletter
Contacts with Nationwide Chambers of Commerce
Annual Business Conference
Mentoring & Advisory Board Programs
Youth Entrepreneur Program
Publicity Opportunities

Membership Levels — Chambers Only

Government Agency

$500

Under $1 Mil in Salesor non-profit with <50 employees

$350

$1–$5 Million in Salesor non-profit with >50 employees

$600

$5–$10 Million in Sales

$1,000

$10–$25 Million in Sales

$1,500

Over $25 Million in Sales

$3,500

Corporate Sponsor

$5,000

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Step 1 — Organization Type

Are You Joining As…

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Business

For-profit company, corporation, LLC, or sole proprietor.

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Non-Profit

501(c)(3) or other non-profit organization.

Step 2 — Choose Your Level

Select Membership Level

Government Agency

$500

Under $1 Mil in Sales

$350

or non-profit with <50 employees

$1–$5 Million in Sales

$600

or non-profit with >50 employees

$5–$10 Million in Sales

$1,000

$10–$25 Million in Sales

$1,500

Over $25 Million in Sales

$3,500

Corporate Sponsor

$5,000

Step 3: Register Your Information

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Featured

About the Black Chamber

A quick introduction to the Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce and our mission.

Event video clips from ASBCC conferences and programs.

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Press Release · 2025

ASBCC Announces Record 1,110 Hours of Free Business Counseling

ASBCC Mission

The ASBCC is committed to advancing the economic conditions, entrepreneurial opportunities, and the quality of life of its affiliates, members and the communities that they serve throughout Alabama.

What We Strive For

ASBCC Goals

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Economic Advancement

Strengthen the economic conditions and business opportunities for Black-owned enterprises across Alabama.

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Community Impact

Improve the quality of life in communities served by our affiliates and members statewide.

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Entrepreneurial Growth

Provide training, counseling, and resources that help entrepreneurs start, sustain, and scale their businesses.

Leadership

ASBCC Board of Directors

Jerry Mitchell

President / CEO

Board Member

Board member names will be listed here once confirmed.

Our Supporters

Partners (2025)

Studio 2H Design

United Legal Team

Get In Touch

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Email

[email protected]

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Website

www.alblackcc.org

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Mailing Address

P.O. Box 550022
Birmingham, AL 35255

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Upcoming Events

Mark Your Calendar

⭐ Featured Annual Conference

Entrepreneurs & Innovators Conference 2026

Open Minds · Bold Futures

June 11-12, 2026 · Marriott Birmingham · 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243

Entrepreneurs & Innovators Conference 2026 pricing and registration details

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Conference Registration

Reserve Your Spot

Conference is open to the public. Select your registration type below.

Registration Type *

Individual · Early Bird

Before May 11, 2026

$179

$169 Chamber Members

Individual · Regular

May 12 – June 10, 2026

$199

$185 Chamber Members

Vendor · Small Business

Early Bird · <8 employees

$375

Before May 11

Vendor · Mid-Size

Early Bird · 8–25 employees

$450

Before May 11

Vendor · Large Business

Early Bird · >25 employees

$650

Before May 11

Vendor · Small Business

Regular · <8 employees

$425

May 12 – June 10

Vendor · Mid-Size

Regular · 8–25 employees

$500

May 12 – June 10

Vendor · Large Business

Regular · >25 employees

$700

May 12 – June 10

Individual fee includes 1 all-access pass, 1 luncheon ticket, 1 reception ticket, 1 breakfast ticket.
Vendor fee includes 2 all-access passes, 1 vendor table, 2 luncheon/reception/breakfast tickets.

I am a current ASBCC Chamber Member (individual registrations receive discount)

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Hotel: Marriott Birmingham group rate $160/night through May 18, 2026. Group code: BCCBCCA

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Chamber Connect After Hours — April 28, Free Entry 6-8pm at Marcdion, Birmingham AL

Free — Register on Eventbrite →

📅 Upcoming Events

JUN

11

Annual Conference

Entrepreneurs & Innovators Conference 2026

Alabama's premier Black business event. Keynotes, breakout sessions, awards breakfast, networking, and exhibitions. June 11–12 at Marriott Birmingham.

📍 Marriott Birmingham, AL

Register Now →

MON

12PM

Weekly Radio Show

The Entrepreneur's Edge

Tune in every Monday at 12:00 PM Central. Topics include business strategy, financial planning, government contracting, and interviews with successful entrepreneurs.

📻 Radio Broadcast

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MNT

Monthly Networking

Lunch & Learn Network Meetings

Monthly events covering: Big Beautiful Bill, Estate Planning, Business Certifications, Financial Planning, Scaling Your Business, Government Contracting, and more.

📍 Multiple Locations

View Schedule →

VAR

2026

Statewide Tour

Credit & Wealth Tour

9-city tour delivering education on credit management and wealth creation/generation. 73 attendees participated in 2025. Registration opening soon.

📍 9 Cities Statewide

Stay Informed →

✅ Past Events

MAR

26

Past Event · Forum & Luncheon

Women Business Owner Forum 2026

Over 100 women business owners gathered at the Hampton Inn Birmingham for networking, panel discussions, keynote speakers, and a celebration of women in business.

📍 Hampton Inn, Birmingham, AL · ✅ Completed

🎬 View Recap & Photos →

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Past Event · Annual Competition

College Chamber Business Competition

Student entrepreneurs competed for funding with their business concepts. $2,500 in prizes awarded. Alabama A&M and Oakwood University students participated.

📍 Birmingham, AL · ✅ Completed

✅ Past Event Recap

Women Business Owner Forum 2026

March 26, 2026 · Hampton Inn, Birmingham, AL

🎬 Watch the full event recap on YouTube

The 2026 Women Business Owner Forum brought together women entrepreneurs from across Alabama for a day of empowerment, education, and connection. The event featured keynote speakers, panel discussions on scaling businesses, networking sessions, and a luncheon celebrating the achievements of women in business.

Event Highlights

Keynote presentations on entrepreneurship and leadership, panel discussions with successful women business owners, networking luncheon, resource fair with community partners, and recognition of outstanding women-owned businesses in Alabama.

Watch on YouTube →

Photos from the Event

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Event Highlights

Moments From Our Events

ASBCC Program

Alabama Green Book

Statewide Black Business Referral Directory — 67 Categories

Paying homage to "The Negro Motorist Green Book" (1936–67), our directory seeks to increase overall business patronage and economic growth of Black-owned businesses in Alabama.

Search Black-Owned Businesses in Alabama

Browse by Category

67 Business Categories

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Legal Services

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Construction

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Healthcare

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Technology

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Food & Beverage

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Accounting & Finance

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Real Estate

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Creative Services

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Automotive

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Beauty & Wellness

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Logistics & Supply

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Marketing & PR

Want to list your business in the Alabama Green Book?

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5/wk

Average referral requests received weekly

67

Business categories listed in the directory

6+

States requesting Alabama business referrals

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Small Business Digital Literacy Tour

Attendees received hands-on training in AI/ChatGPT, Canva, and MidJourney — creating CRM systems, enhancing websites, and developing marketing campaigns.

✓ 8 cities · 106 attendees · Real-world application

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Credit & Wealth Tour

Education and insight on the importance of credit management and wealth creation/generation for Black business owners and entrepreneurs across Alabama.

✓ 7 cities · 73 attendees · Wealth-building strategies

Monthly Programming

Lunch & Learn Network Meetings

Monthly events covering the topics that matter most to Alabama's Black business owners.

"Big Beautiful Bill Explained" "Estate/Succession Planning" "Business Certifications" "Financial Planning" "Scaling Your Business" "Doing Business with the Government"

Our Impact

Free Counseling.
Real Results.

Our statewide team — in partnership with America's SBDC Alabama — delivers expert business guidance at no cost to qualifying entrepreneurs throughout Alabama.

Business PlanningMarket ResearchQuickBooksProposal PrepProcurementCertificationsMarketing

1,110

Hours of FREE business counseling provided statewide in 2024

70%

Of clients served were service-based companies owned primarily by Women

5×/wk

Average Green Book referral requests from CA, TX, PA, DC, GA & VA

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Complete the form below and an ASBCC counselor will contact you within 2 business days to schedule your session.

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Describe Your Business & Counseling Needs

📻 On The Air

Entrepreneurs
Edge Radio

Hosted by Jerry Mitchell · Mondays at 12 Noon CT / 1 PM ET

Featuring entrepreneurs and thought leaders from across the USA. Broadcast on Envision Radio with over 3,200 listeners nationwide.

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When

Every Monday · 12:00 Noon CT / 1:00 PM ET

Where

Envision Radio · envision-radio.com

Audience

3,200+ Listeners Nationwide

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Live Every Monday · 12 Noon CT / 1 PM ET

Hosted on Envision Radio · www.envision-radio.com

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About the Show

Business Talk
You Can Use

Entrepreneurs Edge radio program hosted by Jerry Mitchell is presented Mondays at 12 noon CT / 1 PM ET. Program features insight and information from entrepreneurs and thought leaders from across the USA. Program is hosted on Envision Radio, www.envision-radio.com, and currently has 3,200 listeners.

Highlights & Outcomes

Listeners have used information to:

→ Gain inspiration to continue/start businesses
→ Update business plans & marketing approaches
→ Gain insight on what it takes to manage and operate their business
→ Find grants & identify funding sources
→ Learn how to manage stress and delegate more
→ Get understanding of government legislation

Want to be a guest?

Share your entrepreneurial story with 3,200+ listeners across the USA. Contact us to book your episode.

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Episode Archive

All Episodes

View on ASBCC.org →

The ASBCC College Chamber program is currently active at Alabama A&M University and Oakwood University. The effort offers an educational entrepreneurial leadership program designed to provide real-world exposure to college students on entrepreneurship, community-based economic development, and civic engagement.

We focus on entrepreneurial fundamentals and the industries highlighted in Alabama's strategic plan (Catalyst Alabama), such as agribusiness, bio-technology/life science, technology, defense, and automotive/aerospace.

3

LLCs Established

2

Nonprofits Formed

$2,500

Competition Prize Money

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