Building Black Business. Strengthening Minnesota’s Economy.

The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce connects entrepreneurs and businesses to the capital, contracts, relationships, and resources needed to launch, grow, and scale.

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Who leads the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce?

MBCC is led by President & CEO Yolanda Pierson, DBA, MBA, together with a volunteer Board of Directors and a dedicated staff. Together they guide the Chamber’s programs, grants, events, and advocacy so Black-owned businesses across Minnesota can reach the capital, contracts, and connections they need to grow.

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President and CEO Yolanda Pierson with members of the MBCC Board of Directors at the Renaissance Reimagined Gala

Our Impact

Real Results for a Stronger Minnesota.

We measure our success by the businesses we strengthen, the entrepreneurs we support, and the opportunities we help create.

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350

Paid Chamber members

2026

$200,000

Awarded in grants in 2026

2026

Business cohort graduates

2026

500+

Businesses served

2026

How We Help Black Businesses Win

Business Development

Education, coaching, and resources to launch, grow, and scale.

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Capital & Contracts

Connections to funding, procurement opportunities, and strategic partners.

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Membership & Network

A statewide community of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and partners.

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Advocacy & Policy

Advancing policies that strengthen access and opportunity for Black businesses statewide.

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Our Programs

From Idea to Impact.

Whether you are launching your first business, strengthening operations, or preparing for larger opportunities, MBCC provides practical education, coaching, technical assistance, and connections to support your next stage of growth.

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10,000 Black Business Program

Training, coaching, and grants across Launch, Grow, and Scale.

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Launch Your Business

Turn your idea into a thriving business.

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Grow Your Business

Build systems, customers, and capacity.

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Scale Your Business

Access capital, contracts, and new markets.

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Find Your Next Opportunity.

Discover funding resources, procurement opportunities, business certifications, employment openings, and leadership opportunities that can help you move your business forward.

Capital & Grants / Contracts & RFPs / Supplier Inclusion / Jobs & Careers / Board & Leadership

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Connect. Learn. Grow.

Build meaningful relationships, develop practical business skills, and connect with leaders and organizations creating opportunities across Minnesota.

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Real Businesses. Real Growth.

Behind every business is an entrepreneur with a vision. We highlight the members who are building companies, creating jobs, and strengthening Minnesota’s economy.

Member Story

Dawn Steven

Previous grant experience: how MBCC support helped her business take its next step.

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Investing in a Stronger Minnesota.

We collaborate with corporations, financial institutions, foundations, and public-sector organizations to expand business opportunities, strengthen entrepreneurship, and create measurable economic impact.

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