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We’ve partnered with Google to help get the word out about their new Black-owned business attribute.</p> </div> </div> <a class="nectar-button small regular accent-color wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn regular-button radius" role="button" style="margin-top: 30px; color: #ffffff; background-color: #3d7aa9;" href="https://usblackchambers.org/grow-with-google/" data-color-override="#3d7aa9" data-hover-color-override="false" data-hover-text-color-override="#fff"><span>Learn More</span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone " data-padding-pos="all" data-has-bg-color="false" data-bg-color="" data-bg-opacity="1" data-animation="" data-delay="0" > <div class="vc_column-inner" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="img-with-aniamtion-wrap center" data-max-width="100%" data-max-width-mobile="default" data-shadow="none" data-animation="fade-in" > <div class="inner"> <div class="hover-wrap"> <div class="hover-wrap-inner"> <img decoding="async" class="img-with-animation skip-lazy" data-delay="0" height="146" width="153" data-animation="fade-in" src="https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/education.png" alt="" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInDown fadeInDown" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Advancing Black Entrepreneurs</strong></h4> <p>In partnership with Chase for Business, Black Enterprise, the National Urban League, and the National Minority Supplier Development Council, we’ve launched Advancing Black Entrepreneurs – a collection of practical resources to help Black business owners grow and scale their business.</p> </div> </div> <a class="nectar-button small regular accent-color wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn regular-button radius cs-buton-img" role="button" style="color: #ffffff; background-color: #3d7aa9;" href="https://usblackchambers.org/advancing-black-entrepreneurs/" data-color-override="#3d7aa9" data-hover-color-override="false" data-hover-text-color-override="#fff"><span>Learn More</span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone " data-padding-pos="all" data-has-bg-color="false" data-bg-color="" data-bg-opacity="1" data-animation="" data-delay="0" > <div class="vc_column-inner" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="img-with-aniamtion-wrap center" data-max-width="100%" data-max-width-mobile="default" data-shadow="none" data-animation="fade-in" > <div class="inner"> <div class="hover-wrap"> <div class="hover-wrap-inner"> <img decoding="async" class="img-with-animation skip-lazy" data-delay="0" height="146" width="153" data-animation="fade-in" src="https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/pathways.png" alt="" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInRight fadeInRight" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator (BBA) Program </strong></h4> <p style="text-align: center;">Amazon’s new Black Business Accelerator provides access to capital, business guidance, mentorship, and marketing support to help Black business owners succeed as sellers in Amazon’s store. In partnership with Hello Alice, we have also launched a special cash grant program for black-owned businesses</p> </div> </div> <a class="nectar-button small regular accent-color wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn regular-button radius" role="button" style="color: #ffffff; background-color: #3d7aa9;" href="https://sell.amazon.com/programs/black-business-accelerator" data-color-override="#3d7aa9" data-hover-color-override="false" data-hover-text-color-override="#fff"><span>Learn More</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div id="fws_67b6afa614832" data-column-margin="default" data-midnight="dark" class="wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row full-width-section" style="padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px; "><div class="row-bg-wrap" data-bg-animation="none" data-bg-animation-delay="" data-bg-overlay="false"><div class="inner-wrap row-bg-layer using-image" ><div class="row-bg viewport-desktop using-image" style="background-image: url(https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/USBC-BG-img.jpg); background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat; "></div></div></div><div class="row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left"> <div class="vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone " data-padding-pos="all" data-has-bg-color="false" data-bg-color="" data-bg-opacity="1" data-animation="" data-delay="0" > <div class="vc_column-inner" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div id="fws_67b6afa6149d9" data-midnight="" data-column-margin="default" class="wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row inner_row vc_row-o-content-middle" style=""><div class="row-bg-wrap"> <div class="row-bg" ></div> </div><div class="row_col_wrap_12_inner col span_12 left"> <div class="vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column padding-10-percent inherit_tablet inherit_phone " data-padding-pos="top" data-has-bg-color="false" data-bg-color="" data-bg-opacity="1" data-animation="" data-delay="0" > <div class="vc_column-inner" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn white big" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h2 style="text-align: left;">USBC MEDIA</h2> </div> </div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn white big" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p style="text-align: left; font-size: 30px; color: #fff;">Where Content, Culture and Commerce Converge</p> </div> </div> <div class="divider-wrap" data-alignment="default"><div style="margin-top: 12.5px; width: 50px; height: 2px; margin-bottom: 12.5px;" data-width="50px" data-animate="" data-animation-delay="" data-color="default" class="divider-small-border"></div></div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInRight fadeInRight" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p style="text-align: left; color: #fff;">USBC Media offers a diverse array of captivating and thought-provoking content, spanning various media formats. Our platform is a dedicated celebration of Black storytelling, a place where the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and voices within our community shine brightly. Through our content, we aim to illuminate untold stories, amplify underrepresented voices, and ignite dialogue on critical issues.</p> </div> </div> <a class="nectar-button small regular accent-color wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInRight slideInRight regular-button radius" role="button" style="color: #ffffff; background-color: #bd0414;" target="_blank" href="https://www.usbcnetwork.com/" data-color-override="#bd0414" data-hover-color-override="false" data-hover-text-color-override="#fff"><span>Learn More</span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone " data-padding-pos="all" data-has-bg-color="false" data-bg-color="" data-bg-opacity="1" data-animation="" data-delay="0" > <div class="vc_column-inner" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="img-with-aniamtion-wrap center" data-max-width="100%" data-max-width-mobile="default" data-shadow="none" data-animation="fade-in" > <div class="inner"> <div class="hover-wrap"> <div class="hover-wrap-inner"> <img decoding="async" class="img-with-animation skip-lazy" data-delay="0" height="715" width="715" data-animation="fade-in" src="https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/USBC-MEDIA.png" alt="" srcset="https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/USBC-MEDIA.png 715w, https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/USBC-MEDIA-300x300.png 300w, https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/USBC-MEDIA-150x150.png 150w, https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/USBC-MEDIA-600x600.png 600w, https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/USBC-MEDIA-500x500.png 500w, https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/USBC-MEDIA-100x100.png 100w, https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/USBC-MEDIA-140x140.png 140w, https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/USBC-MEDIA-350x350.png 350w" sizes="(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div id="fws_67b6afa615947" data-column-margin="default" data-midnight="light" class="wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row full-width-section highlights" style="padding-top: 70px; 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width: 50px; height: 2px; margin-bottom: 12.5px;" data-width="50px" data-animate="" data-animation-delay="" data-color="default" class="divider-small-border"></div></div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInRight fadeInRight" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>Developed by the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. and presented by American Express, ByBlack.us Platform is an extensive directory database and the first national certification exclusively for Black-owned businesses. ByBlack is designed to provide Black entrepreneurs a way to reach new customers and get access to business resources.</p> </div> </div> <a class="nectar-button small regular accent-color wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInRight slideInRight regular-button radius" role="button" style="color: #ffffff; background-color: #bd0414;" href="www.usblackchambers.org/certification" data-color-override="#bd0414" data-hover-color-override="false" data-hover-text-color-override="#fff"><span>Learn More</span></a><div class="img-with-aniamtion-wrap right" data-max-width="100%" data-max-width-mobile="default" data-shadow="none" data-animation="fade-in" > <div class="inner"> <div class="hover-wrap"> <div class="hover-wrap-inner"> <img decoding="async" class="img-with-animation dots-image skip-lazy" data-delay="0" height="171" width="332" data-animation="fade-in" src="https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/blue-dots.png" alt="" srcset="https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/blue-dots.png 332w, https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/blue-dots-300x155.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div id="fws_67b6afa616d16" data-column-margin="default" data-midnight="dark" class="wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row full-width-section highlights" style="padding-top: 70px; padding-bottom: 70px; "><div class="row-bg-wrap" data-bg-animation="none" data-bg-animation-delay="" data-bg-overlay="false"><div class="inner-wrap row-bg-layer using-image" ><div class="row-bg viewport-desktop using-image" style="background-image: url(https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/blue-red-scaled.jpg); background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat; "></div></div></div><div class="row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left"> <div class="vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone " data-padding-pos="all" data-has-bg-color="false" data-bg-color="" data-bg-opacity="1" data-animation="" data-delay="0" > <div class="vc_column-inner" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn blue" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h2 style="text-align: center;">USBC HIGHLIGHTS</h2> </div> </div> <div class="divider-wrap" data-alignment="center"><div style="margin-top: 12.5px; width: 50px; height: 2px; margin-bottom: 12.5px;" data-width="50px" data-animate="" data-animation-delay="" data-color="extra-color-2" class="divider-small-border"></div></div><div id="fws_67b6afa616fdb" data-midnight="" data-column-margin="default" class="wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row inner_row" style=""><div class="row-bg-wrap"> <div class="row-bg" ></div> </div><div class="row_col_wrap_12_inner col span_12 left"> <div style="" class="vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone " data-using-bg="true" data-padding-pos="all" data-has-bg-color="true" data-bg-color="#182d5a" data-bg-opacity="1" data-animation="" data-delay="0" > <div class="vc_column-inner" ><div class="column-bg-overlay-wrap column-bg-layer" data-bg-animation="fade-in"><div class="column-bg-overlay" style="opacity: 1; background-color: #182d5a;"></div></div> <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="img-with-aniamtion-wrap center" data-max-width="100%" data-max-width-mobile="default" data-shadow="none" data-animation="fade-in" > <div class="inner"> <div class="hover-wrap"> <div class="hover-wrap-inner"> <img decoding="async" class="img-with-animation skip-lazy" data-delay="0" height="292" width="390" data-animation="fade-in" src="https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/A-image2.png" alt="" srcset="https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/A-image2.png 390w, https://usblackchambers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/A-image2-300x225.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInDown fadeInDown vc_custom_1642191066595 white bordertop" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h4 style="text-align: center; color: #fff;"><strong>The USBC Chamber Network </strong></h4> <p style="text-align: center;">The USBC Chamber Network consists of over 145 chambers of commerce and business organizations in 42 states, representing approximately 326,000 Black businesses nationwide.</p> </div> </div> <a class="nectar-button small regular accent-color wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInDown fadeInDown regular-button radius css-center-Button cs-button-margin-new" role="button" style="margin-top: 52px; margin-bottom: 30px; color: #ffffff; background-color: #3d7aa9;" href="https://usblackchambers.org/chambers/" data-color-override="#3d7aa9" data-hover-color-override="false" data-hover-text-color-override="#fff"><span>Learn More</span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="" class="vc_col-sm-4 cs-buton-img wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone " data-using-bg="true" data-padding-pos="all" data-has-bg-color="true" data-bg-color="#182d5a" data-bg-opacity="1" data-animation="" data-delay="0" > <div class="vc_column-inner" ><div class="column-bg-overlay-wrap column-bg-layer" data-bg-animation="fade-in"><div class="column-bg-overlay" style="opacity: 1; 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