Rooted in Community.
Rising in Opportunity.
Building a statewide ecosystem that connects small businesses to visibility, advocacy, contracts, capital, community, and growth across Virginia.
How Can We Help You Move Forward?
Choose the pathway that best fits where you are right now and connect with the right Chamber resources, opportunities, and community.
I’m a Business Owner
Join the Chamber, access resources, attend events, and grow your visibility.
I’m Looking for Black-Owned Businesses
Search the Virginia Black Business Directory and discover businesses across the Commonwealth.
I’m a Corporate Partner or Sponsor
Partner with VABCC to support business growth, economic opportunity, and statewide impact across Virginia.
I’m Looking for Events
Explore upcoming Chamber events, expos, conferences, and regional gatherings.
Our Impact Across Virginia
VABCC is more than a membership organization. We are a statewide movement advancing Black business ownership, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and economic opportunity.
2,644+
Businesses Served
200+
Events and Webinars Delivered
14,131+
Individuals Engaged
97%
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Building Virginia’s Black Business Ecosystem
The Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce connects entrepreneurs, small businesses, corporate partners, government agencies, and community leaders across the Commonwealth. Through membership, advocacy, events, business education, contracting opportunities, and statewide visibility, VABCC helps businesses grow and communities thrive.
Our Mission
To build a sustainable, diverse business ecosystem that encourages growth, champions innovation, and facilitates equitable opportunities for all entrepreneurs to thrive in Virginia.
We advance this mission through connection, advocacy, education, visibility, and statewide business engagement.
Signature Events That Move Businesses Forward
VABCC signature events connect business owners, corporate partners, public leaders, and community members to visibility, advocacy, opportunity, and statewide impact.
Virginia Black Expo
A statewide marketplace showcasing Black-owned businesses, culture, community, and opportunity.
Register NowBlack Brilliance Gala
A black-tie celebration honoring excellence, leadership, and innovation.
Learn MoreLegislative Day & Reception
A statewide advocacy gathering connecting business owners, legislators, and community leaders.
Learn MoreWomen’s Conference
A leadership and empowerment experience for women entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, and community leaders.
Learn MoreGovCon Conference
Helping businesses prepare, connect, and compete for government contracts.
Learn MoreMembership That Creates Visibility, Access, and Opportunity
Whether you are launching, growing, scaling, or looking for deeper connections, VABCC membership gives your business access to a statewide network, business resources, member visibility, advocacy, events, and opportunities to build meaningful relationships.
What Members Receive
VABCC membership is designed to help businesses be seen, supported, connected, and positioned for growth.
- Business visibility
- Member directory listing
- Networking and events
- Educational workshops
- Advocacy and policy engagement
- Ribbon cutting opportunities
Programs Designed to Support Every Stage of Business Growth
VABCC connects businesses to education, advocacy, contracting pathways, workforce resources, and statewide opportunities that help entrepreneurs move from access to action.
Entrepreneurship and Business Growth
Workshops, accelerator programs, business education, and leadership development.
Explore ProgramsGovernment Contracting
GovCon, procurement education, capability building, and contracting connections.
View GovConWorkforce and Community Pathways
Training, financial readiness, career readiness, and 360Forward connections.
Explore 360ForwardAdvocacy and Legislative Affairs
Policy engagement, business roundtables, legislative events, and statewide representation.
Learn About AdvocacyFind and Support Black-Owned Businesses Across Virginia
The Virginia Black Business Directory connects consumers, corporations, agencies, and community partners with small businesses throughout the Commonwealth.
Discover. Connect. Support.
Search by business name, category, location, product, or service.
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