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The Black Chamber of Commerce is a private, membership, nonprofit 501(c)(3) business organization dedicated to improving the economic environment for the minority community and fostering the development of business growth and prosperity. The Black Chamber of Commerce focuses its efforts on four major areas: Economic Development, Community Development, Public Policy and Membership Services.
This corporation of voluntary membership invests financial and other resources to implement relevant programs for members and which affect the orderly growth and development of the community. It is the catalytic agency that brings tother all of the forces, public and private, through wihch common goals can be resolved. The fundamental mission of the Black Chambe ris to create and promote a climate where business can operate in a productive and profitable manner.
 

FINANCIAL STRENGTH & STABILITY

As in any business, a sound financial base is essential for a Chamber to perform its mission. A portion of the Chamber's financies are received from membership through an annual dues investment. The amount a member pays to the Chamber may be based on a fee formula, business classification, special negotiation or averaging. Increasingly, over the past 10 years, dues comprise a smaller percentage of chamber budgets, with the average being about 50%.

The remaining portion of the budget is dependent upon income received through the sales of publications, charges for services, special projects and foundations. A well-developed product and services program is the current trend for today's successful chamber.