September 10, 2020
DALLAS BLACK CHAMBER NEWS
DALLAS MAVERICK CEO, CYNT MARSHALL
36th ANNUAL QUEST FOR SUCCESS AWARDS FEATURED SPEAKER
The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Dallas Mavericks CEO, Cynt Marshall, as the 36th Annual Quest for Success Awards featured speaker. The Dallas Mavericks have been committed to helping change the narrative for Black individuals and business owners through their "Mavs Take Action" initiative. 

Stay tuned for your opportunity to register to attend this year's Quest for Success Awards!
SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS NOW!
The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Quest for Success Awards was established in 1985, under the leadership of Thomas L. Houston, to honor and recognize African entrepreneurs in the Dallas/Fort Worth area who have made significant contributions to the business and civic communities.
The recipients are selected from nominations submitted by themselves or individuals in the community and business sector. Quest Award recipients represent diverse careers and industries and range from a variety of sizes of companies, firms, and the health care field.
The DBCC Quest for Success Award Committee is now accepting nominations for deserving Black-owned businesses in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Anyone may participate in the nomination process, however, the Quest nominees must meet the following criteria:
(1) Nominee must currently be in business for at least three (3) years.
(2) Nominee must be involved in a local community organization or participate in their own philanthropy efforts.
(3) Nominee must be available to film interview on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
(4) Nominee must be a member of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, or join prior to being announced as an award recipient .

Click the button below to nominate the next
Quest for Success Award Recipient!
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
BEST IN BLACK DALLAS
The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce has been nominated for the Best Community Service Organization for Dallas Weekly's Best in Black Dallas Awards!!!

We are honored to be nominated for this honor and we hope we can count on your vote! As the frontline advocate for the creation, growth, and general welfare of Black businesses in North Texas, we are here to serve you!

Make sure to vote for your favorites in all the categories and make sure you vote in the upcoming elections!!!
#BuildBlack #BuyBlack
You may only choose one nominee for each category. Final results will be tallied and presented on www.dallasweekly.com this November.
TAKING REAL ACTION FOR BLACK BUSINESSES
Dallas Black Chamber Chairman, Darren L. James, FAIA, spoke with the Dallas Business Journal about the impact of the digital divide and some potential solutions for deeply impacted communities of color across the North Texas region.


As the coronavirus continues to force businesses to rely on the internet to operate, James said lack of those digital assets has become critical.

Read the full article by clicking the button below.
CURRENT & UPCOMING EVENTS
There is still time to register and attend!

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced registration is open for its first-ever Virtual Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). Virtual ALC, held August 31 – October 2, will allow “attendees” to experience the programming they have become accustomed to from the comfort and safety of their homes. During this unprecedented time in our nation’s history, the CBCF will invite the world to tune in as all registration for programming will be provided at no cost.

Speakers and special guests slated to participate in Virtual ALC include: Senators Kamala Harris and Cory Booker; Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman, Congresswoman Karen Bass; CBCF Board Chairman, Congressman Cedric Richmond; NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson; Georgetown University Professor and Author Dr. Michael Eric Dyson; and Black Voters Matter Fund Co-Founder LaTosha Brown.
Volunteer with the DBCC

As the need for support for small businesses increases, the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce is continuously developing innovative opportunities for our businesses to succeed.

Now we need YOU to help us drive the mission forward. Be an advocate for the creation, growth, and general welfare of Black businesses in North Texas!

Want to know what volunteer opportunities are available? Do you have a community project opportunity or idea? If yes, click the button below to become a DBCC volunteer!
Pivoting During the Pandemic!

The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce wants to provide our community with the right resources to help your business sustain through and beyond the pandemic.

Please visit our resource page under the COVID-19 tab on our website for up to date information on Dallas County, grants for your business, Black owned restaurants open for pick up or delivery and much more...

Do you know of new opportunities for Black businesses? Share that information with our members by emailing [email protected].

JOIN THE CHAMBER
We want you to be apart of our chamber family!

During the current economic pandemic and beyond, we are here to serve you as we advocate for the creation, growth, and general welfare of Black Business in North Texas.

From idea to expansion, allow us to be your resource.

Call and connect with us at
214-421-5200 or
[email protected] for more information