Hello, West Towners!

As you're hopefully aware, February is Black History Month. We invite you to celebrate with intention by supporting these Black-owned businesses in West Town, all of whom are Members of the West Town Chamber of Commerce. Support them this month (and always)!

As a Neighborhood Business Development Center, the WTCC provides free support to help local entrepreneurs on a hyper-local level. Visit our website to learn more about how we can help you , and see below for a quick list of resources and opportunities for Black business owners and entrepreneurs.

Kaylen Ralph

Director of Communications & Marketing, West Town Chamber of Commerce

Division Chiropractic

Yolanda Stone, Jenn Tardy, Shawna Jackson

2048 Non-Alc Wine Shop

Quenjana Adams

Insurance Trade Solutions

Chandler Bramwell

West Town Social Club

Alan Vaughters

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Tim Williams

Tobi Shinobi (Independent Artist)

Mariane Ibrahim Gallery

Mariane Ibrahim

Grants & Resources for Minority-Owned Businesses

Wish Local is dedicating a $2M dollar fund to give roughly 4,000 Wish Local small business partners financial support. The selected recipients will receive amounts between $500 - $2000. This program will only be open to Black-owned stores, to help promote equality and diversity in American business. Apply now.
RockCreek, one of the largest diverse-owned global investment firms, is accepting applications for the $36 million Exelon-funded Racial Equity Capital Fund to support minority-owned businesses in Exelon’s service areas. Interested businesses can access the application here.
Several funding resources for Black entrepreneurs via Bank of America.

Interested in showcasing your business's events and offerings in our weekly newsletter? Inclusion in the WHWT newsletter is just one marketing and PR benefit of membership with the West Town Chamber of Commerce. Learn more and apply to be a Member here.

Did you know that the West Town Chamber provides a variety of technical assistance, programs, and services for the small businesses in West Town and beyond? As a Neighborhood Business Development Center, we provide free support to help local entrepreneurs on a hyper-local level. Visit our website to learn more about how we can help!

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