How can a Black BRAND membership impact your business:

 

Becoming a member of Black BRAND, Hampton Roads’ and Dan River Regions, Regional Black Chamber of Commerce, is the best way to engage with new business prospects, get active in the larger Hampton Roads’ and Dan River Region communities, and learn about ways to improve your business model and access additional capital to continue scaling.

BB Opportunity

Through our strong relationships, we can provide procurement opportunities. We are affiliate members of the National Black Chamber of Commerce as well as US Black Chambers, Inc. which connects to both regional and national black business concerns. This access ensures you can connect to a wide variety of information to strengthen your business. Other relationships include: Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project, Sentara, the Minority Business Commission, the VB Minority Business Council, local Wind and Maritime Projects, Economic Development Authorities, Hampton Roads Community Foundation, as well as other agencies and large scale projects happening around the region.

Business Assistance

Our B-Force Accelerator program provides wraparound and virtual technical assistance as well as access to venture capital to ensure that your business plan is investable, your pitch deck is presentation ready, and your presentation skills are razor sharp. Our standalone workshops connect you with industry experts in topics ranging from how to write a winning proposal, how to transform your business to suit a virtual market, how to obtain business credit, and more.

Business Referrals & Media Opportunity

Inquiries directed to Black BRAND for products and services are referred to our members! This ensures your company’s growth within and outside of Black BRAND. Our app, website, social media groups, and radio show/podcast have each been developed to drive traffic to your business location.

Our Membership Levels

30-Day TRIAL

Free Trial

Thinking about joining Black BRAND? Come network with us for 30-Days, make important connections, and get a feel for who we are! (30 Day trial membership)

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  • Roadmap to set up your business like a pro.
  • 10% off of new membership when signing up within 30 days of trial expiration.
  • Complimentary access to Velocity, The Black BRAND Breakfast Club, Coffee Connect, and Workflow.”

STUDENT

$50

Glean from invaluable learning opportunities, mentoring, and resources to grow your business/career as a youth member under the age of 21.

For youth who value: Like-minded Connections, Mentorship, Experiences and Professional Affiliation

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  • Business Basics Roadmap
  • Monthly virtual mentorship circle
  • Complimentary vending at (1) Black BRAND event *
  • Complimentary access to The Black BRAND Breakfast club and Velocity *

NETWORKING

$250

Make 5-Star Connections that propel your business or career forward while finding home, here, in the Hampton Roads community.

For those who value: Community, Experiences, Network Expansion and Professional Affiliation

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  • Roadmap to making 5-Star connections.
  • Complimentary Access to Velocity: (Monthly Mixer)
  • Complimentary Access to the Black BRAND Breakfast Club: (Monthly Targeted Networking)
  • Complimentary Access to the Quarterly Coffee Connect: (Roundtable)
  • Complimentary Access to Workflow: (Weekly, virtual co- working)

CONNECTOR

$400

Connect your offerings with the people who will buy from you and your career with the ones who will invest in you while being strategically positioned for opportunities and resources to propel your career and business forward.

For those who value: Community, Experiences, Network Expansion and Professional Affiliation

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  • Roadmap to maximum exposure + accelerated business/career growth
  • Inclusion in “Buy Black Gift Guide”
  • Opportunity to connect with a business/career mentor
  • Leverage strategy session with Black BRAND president, Blair Durham
  • Complimentary digital/in-person vending at (1) Black BRAND event *
  • Complimentary Quarter-page ad in BDW magazine *Design not included
  • 30-Day feature on Black BRAND New Member Webpage
  • Eligibility to participate in Cash
    Mob
    Eligibility to host 30-Day pop up store inside of Black BRAND HQ.
  • Have your business added to our Preferred Vendor List for Media
  • Complimentary access to Velocity, The Black BRAND Breakfast Club, Coffee Connect, and Workflow

PRO

$600

Build wealth, scale your business/career and position yourself as a thought leader in your industry while reaching back to propel our community forward.

For those who value: Wealth-building, Leadership, Stewardship and Professional Affiliation

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  • Roadmap to wealth-building and scaling your career/business.
  • Ability to obtain CEU’s throughout the year.
  • Quarterly Mastermind with Wealth Strategists and Career/CLIMB consultants
  • Priority selection for speaking/presenting opportunities.
  • BWST! Radio Show/Podcast interview
  • Opportunity to become a business/career mentor
  • Complimentary digital/in-person vending at (3) Black BRAND events *
  • Complimentary Half-page ad in BDW magazine *Design not included
  • Inclusion in “Buy Black Gift Guide”
  • Leverage strategy session with Black BRAND president, Blair Durham
  • 30-Day feature on Black BRAND New Member Webpage
  • Eligibility to participate in Cash Mob
  • Eligibility to host 30-Day pop up store inside of Black BRAND HQ.
  • Have your business added to our Preferred Vendor List for Media
  • Complimentary access to Velocity, The Black BRAND Breakfast Club, Coffee Connect, and Workflow

Corporate Membership

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