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Unlock Your Full Potential with Black BRAND Programs

Empowering Black professionals and entrepreneurs through tailored programming, mentorship, and national and regional connections.

Whether you’re a startup founder with a dream, a woman entrepreneur seeking a support network, or a seasoned business owner ready to scale, Black BRAND offers year-round, results-driven programs to support every stage of your professional journey. As Hampton Roads’ Black Chamber of Commerce, our mission is rooted in building Black wealth and economic resilience—and our programming is where the transformation begins.

Explore our lineup below to find the program that aligns with your goals.

Just getting started in business? Start with B-Force

Ideal for

Early-stage entrepreneurs, freelancers and new business owners

What You’ll Gain

B-Force is Black BRAND’s flagship business accelerator, empowering new entrepreneurs with expert guidance, mentorship, and tools to launch and grow sustainable businesses. From business planning to brand strategy and funding prep, B-Force takes you from idea to execution with confidence.

Your Advantages

Personalized mentorship
Access to business advisors and local funding resources
Learn what it takes to build a profitable, resilient business

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Leading while Black and female? Join Women Who Lead

Ideal for

Black women in leadership or aspiring to step into it

What You’ll Gain

Women Who Lead empowers women across industries to grow, connect and lead boldly. Through peer coaching, roundtables, and curated events, participants build executive presence and expand their impact.

Your Advantages

Safe space for growth and collaboration
Access to powerful mentors and executive coaches
Network of purpose-driven women leaders

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Already in business and ready to scale? Step into SURGE

Ideal for

Established business owners poised for next-level growth

What You’ll Gain

SURGE is built for growing businesses ready to scale. Streamline operations, boost marketing and sales, access capital, and tap into regional B2B opportunities—all in one powerful program.

Your Advantages

Growth-oriented strategies tailored to your business
Strategic networking with decision-makers and investors
Gain traction with tools to help you scale efficiently

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Seeking connections with like-minded changemakers? Apply to the Impact Collective

Ideal for

Civic leaders, visionaries, and community advocates

What You’ll Gain

The Impact Collective is a year-round think tank and leadership incubator for Black professionals who want to impact systems and institutions. It’s a space to collaborate, strategize, and lead community transformation with other purpose-driven innovators.

Your Advantages

A platform to develop civic leadership
Access to thought leaders and decision-makers
Opportunities to influence policy and economic development

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Celebrate progress and power at Black Diamond Weekend

Ideal for

Everyone—entrepreneurs, professionals, supporters of Black excellence

What You’ll Gain

Black Diamond Weekend is the pinnacle of Black BRAND’s programming—a three-day celebration of Black excellence, now in its 10th year. Featuring powerhouse speakers, networking events, a pop-up market and the prestigious Black Diamond Gala, this is where relationships deepen and legacies are launched.

Your Advantages

Celebrate Black excellence with thousands of attendees
Discover Black-owned businesses and thought leaders
Build your network and elevate your personal brand

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Not sure where to start?

Let us help you find your best fit.

Whether you’re looking to launch, lead, scale or transform, Black BRAND has a program built for your goals. Contact us today and a member of our team will guide you toward the perfect starting point.

Black BRAND – Your Partner in Black Economic Empowerment.
Rooted in community. Built for growth. Focused on generational wealth.