Events

Connect. Learn. Build.

Chamber events are where community becomes real. From intimate roundtables to large-scale annual conferences, every Minnesota Black Chamber event is designed with one purpose: to create connections that lead to opportunity and advance the business interests of Black entrepreneurs in Minnesota.

Whether you're attending your first Chamber event or your fiftieth, you'll leave with new relationships, new knowledge, and new momentum for your business.

Signature Events

Annual Gala and Awards

The Chamber's flagship annual celebration — a night that honors the achievements of Black entrepreneurs in Minnesota, recognizes the corporations and individuals committed to the Chamber's mission, and celebrates the community building a more equitable economy. Black tie. Inspiring. Unmissable.

Black Business Week

A week-long series of programming celebrating Black business and entrepreneurship in Minnesota. Workshops, networking events, panels, and community gatherings — spread across multiple venues and open to entrepreneurs, allies, and the public.

Corporate Procurement Summit

The annual event where Black-owned businesses meet the procurement officers and supplier diversity leaders from Minnesota's largest corporations and government agencies. Come prepared to make connections that can change the trajectory of your business.

Capital Access Forum

Lenders, investors, and entrepreneurs in the same room — with the explicit goal of putting capital to work for Black-owned businesses in Minnesota. Includes panel discussions, one-on-one meetings, and a pitch showcase.

Chamber Connect Series

Regular networking and community-building events throughout the year — in various formats, locations, and sizes. Always intentional. Always productive. Always worth your time.

Legislative Day at the Capitol

The Chamber's annual advocacy event at the Minnesota State Capitol. Members meet with their legislators, hear from policy leaders, and make the case for Black business priorities directly to the people who make the decisions.

Annual Conference

A multi-day business development and thought leadership conference featuring national speakers, breakout sessions, workshops, and the Chamber's largest networking opportunity of the year.

Upcoming Events

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Event Sponsorship

Chamber events attract Black entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, policymakers, and community advocates from across Minnesota. Sponsoring a Chamber event places your brand in front of a highly engaged, highly intentional audience — and signals your commitment to Minnesota's Black business community.

Sponsorship packages are available for all signature events and Chamber Connect events. Contact our team to discuss packages and availability.

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