Building Resilient Black-Owned Businesses in Hampton Roads

As major policy shifts continue to dismantle long-standing funding mechanisms for small business owners, Black BRAND steps in where systems step back. Through our unwavering commitment to business readiness, resilience, and operational excellence, we provide the critical infrastructure and ecosystem support Black entrepreneurs need to survive—and thrive.

From strategic networking to scalable systems, we help ensure Black-owned businesses in Hampton Roads aren’t left behind. We’re doing more than responding to change—we’re redefining what sustainable success looks like in today’s economy.

Why Join Black BRAND?

Grow Your Business.

Access funding opportunities, accelerator programs, mentorship and visibility to grow your business faster.

Build Powerful Connections

Join a network of business leaders, investors, policymakers and changemakers who champion Black economic success.

Amplify Your Voice

We advocate for policies and initiatives that level the playing field locally, statewide and nationwide. Your success is our mission.

Drive Regional Change

Our BRAND pillars—business, Research, Analytics, Networking, and Development—guide our Black BRAND mission, vision, and every initiative to ensure measurable impact.

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Celebrating 10 Years of Black Business Empowerment

For over a decade, Black BRAND, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), has been the leading force in growing and supporting Black-owned businesses in Hampton Roads. We are more than a chamber—we are a catalyst for economic justice, innovation, community transformation and closing the racial wealth gap.

Whether you’re just starting in the business or nonprofit world, mid-career, seasoned executive, building your first business or expanding your enterprise, Black BRAND is where Black business thrives.

10 Years of Impact. Are You Ready to Connect with Success?

Black BRAND has helped launch and scale hundreds of Black-owned businesses and nonprofits across the region. From first-time entrepreneurs to established leaders, our members gain access to the tools, capital, and network they need to succeed.

For 10 years, we’ve helped uplift Hampton Roads—and you’re invited to be part of what’s next.

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Leading a Regional Renaissance

By empowering Black entrepreneurs and professionals, we’re building a Regional Renaissance—a movement rooted in equity, excellence and legacy to close gaps and create generational wealth.

This is beyond your economic development. It is your legacy.

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Join now and select from the turnkey programs designed to elevate your journey to success.