Dear ASBCC Family:
We are so thankful to visit great businesses around the state of Alabama
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NEWS & EVENTS
On June 16th/17th, the Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce (ASBCC) hosted the 2022 Entrepreneurs and Innovators Conference at the Tuxedo Ballroom in Birmingham AL, featuring 15 speakers and 9 panelists over the 1 ½ days event. More than 150 entrepreneurs/business owners and non-profit leaders participated. Event sponsors included: Alabama Small Business Development Center Network, Alabama A&M University, Alabama Power, Birmingham Water Works Board, Mobile Area Water & Sewer System, Valley Bank, Cadence Bank, Studio 2H Design, University of Alabama at Birmingham Collat School of Business.
J. Mitchell & Brian Davis of Sponsor ASBDC-UA
 Kelly & Stacy of Sponsor Studio 2H Design
Allison & Darlena of Sponsor Alabama Power
Ruth May of Sponsor BWWB
Felicia Thomas of Sponsor MAWSS
Rita & Andreia of Sponsor UAB Collat School of Business
Dr. Alice Gordon of Sponsor UA Culverhouse CBA
DeVon Barber of Sponsor Cadence Bank
Our theme this year, “Challenge Reality to Grow Your Business”, focused on getting conference participants to look beyond the reality of current circumstances, believe not in what they see, but visualize where they want their companies to go. Keynote presentations included: “How Can I Help-Vision to $100M Reality” by multi-million-dollar real estate developer Michael German; “Cultural Economics and Tourism” by National Pan-African Tourism Initiative Director Eugene Franklin; “The Role of HBCUs in Black Economic Development” by Dr. Thierno Thiam chair of the Department of History & Political Science at Tuskegee; and “Transforming Reality with Power of Community” by Dr. Patrick Murphy the Goodrich Chair of Entrepreneurship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
J. Mitchell & speaker Michael German
 Speaker Dr. Patrick Murphy, UAB
Cultural Economics Speaker Gene Franklin
Grant opportunities presenter Felicia Foye
 
Cannabis 101 discussion with presenter Darius Jacobs
 Evelyn McKinney of LISC
 Attorney LaConya Murray on branding & intellectual property
The Power Luncheon featured Brandon Wilson, President/CEO of Wilbron LLC. Wilbron’s work includes collaborations with Apple to introduce the world to a new college campus dedicated to spurring innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and with Yale University to shine a light on global health disparities in America, Canada and Ghana.
DJ DonaldMack
Eula Jackson of Trustmark Bank
The Money Panel
Discussions & Networking
Certification Panel
  
    Marketing: Telling Your Story presenter David Person
Marsau Scott, general contractor and President of Scholt Industries, TV personality of OWN's reality television series "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" and owner/operator of Blaque Cigar Lounge, was the featured speaker at the Awards Breakfast. Conference award winners Delpha Bartley-Jones, First Vice President Valley Bank and State Representative Anthony Daniels; Kathy Mann owner/broker CK Mann Realty/Coldwell Banker, “William Robertson;
Entrepreneur of the Year” Award; ADS Wealth Management, Business of the Year Award; and Blacque Cigar Lounge, “Rising Star Award.”
Awards Luncheon speaker Marsau Scott
Visit www.alblackcc.org to learn more about the mission and activities of the ASBCC.
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Member News & Kudos
Congratulations to Mobile Area BCC Board President Leavie King on his recent appointment by Governor Kay Ivey to the TAC -Business Management and Administration.
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Affiliate Contacts
(contact affiliates directly regarding event scheduling and information affected by COVID-19).
Connect with one our affiliates and grow your business or nonprofit:
- Birmingham Metro Black Chamber of Commerce (BMBCC). Contact Donnie Hatcher, BhamMetroBcc@gmail.com or call (205)873-4572.
- Mobile Area Black Chamber of Commerce. Contact Leavie King, (251)554-7238, chairman@mabcc.net.
- Huntsville Metro Black Chamber of Commerce. (256)427-2650,
- Northeast Alabama Black Chamber of Commerce. Contact Dorothy Taylor, (256) 458-5018.
- River Region Black Chamber of Commerce (Montgomery).Contact Lisa Ann Williamson, (334)274-4781 or rrblkchamber@gmail.com
- Tuscaloosa Area Black Chamber of Commerce. Contact Patricia Cade, (205) 887-6111 or tuscblackchamber@gmail.com.
- Wiregrass Black Chamber of Commerce. Contact Ada Berry, (334)372-3547
- East Alabama Black Chamber of Commerce. Contact Christine Bradshaw, (334) 278-0453.
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Business Opportunities:
Visit Birmingham Water Works Board, www.bwwb.org, for business opportunities.
Visit Mobile Area Water & Sewer System, www.mawss.com, for business opportunities.
Visit the Huntsville City Schools website for current opportunities, hsv-k12.org, or contact Pam Phillips, Procurement Director, pam.phillips@hsv-k12.org.
Receipt of your quote for work and/or materials specified on the project listed below will be appreciated.
Initial Work Package for the ADOC – Specialized Men’s Prison Facility, Elmore County, AL
The work in this package will include site earthwork, concrete foundations for the Medium Housing, Minimum Housing, and Medical Housing (2 building types), and concrete slab-on-grade for those same buildings.
There is a potential we will also look to get precast wall panels and some related Division 01 type services i.e. cool zone/break areas, general site road maintenance, etc.
The project is broken into flow lines which are:
SF for this Initial Work Package
1. Medium Security Housing & Support 238,768 SF
2. Medical 246,453 SF
3. Support & Administration
4. Reception, Restrictive Housing & Support
5. Minimum Security & Support 200,320 SF
Please contact Cindy Casebere at Caddell Construction by completing the below form and sending to cindy.casebere@caddell.com or calling 334/394-0127 for details of this initial work package. It is possible to bid a single flow line or multiple flow lines. Please note that a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is required by each individual within your company working on this project.
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Grants Promote Solutions Using Technology to Help the Underserved Worldwide
Cisco Global Impact Cash Grants
Cisco Global Impact Cash Grants support nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and worldwide with scalable, replicable, and sustainable solutions that use Internet technology to benefit individuals and communities around the world. In the Education category, Cisco supports technology-based solutions and education delivery models that improve student performance and engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The Economic Empowerment category focuses on programs that encourage employment success, entrepreneurship, and long-term self-sufficiency by providing access to skills, knowledge, and financial products and services via technology-based solutions. Through the Critical Human Needs category, Cisco grants help overcome the cycle of poverty and dependence by supporting organizations that address the basic needs of underserved communities. Organizations can begin the application process at any time. Visit the Cisco website to review the grantmaking criteria and to take the Eligibility Quiz.
Grants Enhance Access to Justice
American Bar Endowment: Opportunity Grant Program
The American Bar Endowment's Opportunity Grant Program provides support to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. for new and innovative programs and projects that serve the immediate and critical legal needs of the public and are of importance to the legal profession and its concerns for access to justice. Funding areas include 1) enhancing access to justice, especially for vulnerable and underserved populations, using innovations to legal services delivery, capacity building, or pro bono service; 2) improvement of the justice system, including ensuring equal justice and elimination of bias; and 3) increasing public understanding of legal rights and responsibilities so people can recognize legal problems and know how to address them. Projects must be new and innovative and directly affect individual and community law-related needs. National organizations can apply, but need to draw the connection between their proposed work and its impact on local communities. The deadline for submitting letters of inquiry is September 23, 2022. Invited applications will be due October 7, 2022. Visit the American Bar Endowment website at abendowment.org to download the FAQs and LOI Form.
Economics Education Programs Funded
Calvin K. Kazanjian Economics Foundation
The Calvin K. Kazanjian Economics Foundation seeks to advance economics education in the United States. The Foundation supports new ideas and approaches to helping people more fully understand how economics can play a role in making their lives, their communities, and the world a more prosperous place. The Foundation's current funding interests include, but are not limited to, the delivery of economic education to youth in non-school settings; behavioral economics with a focus on environmental issues; economic education initiatives to underserved communities in the local states; online competitions; entrepreneurship education; marketing capabilities to serve more populations in economic education; programs to generate more excitement for economic and financial education; and economic education programs in a recently mandated state. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000 on average. The Foundation looks most favorably on programs that match grants with funds from other organizations. Nonprofit organizations with at least five years of history are eligible to apply. The upcoming deadline for submitting letters of interest is September 10, 2022. Application guidelines and the online application form are available on the Foundation's website.
Support Available to Christian Leaders for New Programs Addressing Poverty and Inequality
We Raise Foundation: Emerging Leader Grants
We Raise Foundation partners with Christian nonprofit organizations and emerging leaders in the United States working at the intersection of poverty, violence, and inequality. Areas of interest include education, workforce development, and criminal justice. The Foundation's Emerging Leader Grants support the development of leaders, between the ages of 20-35, at Christian organizations who are leading new programs at the intersection of poverty, violence, and inequality in the United States. Grants of $15,000 over two years are provided for new programs led by young adult leaders, with $10,000 designated for startup expenses for the new program and $5,000 designated for leadership development. The upcoming application deadline is September 30, 2022. Visit the Foundation's website for additional eligibility information and to access the online application.
Book Donations Benefit Libraries in Underserved Communities
The Lisa Libraries
The Lisa Libraries donates new children's books and small libraries to organizations that work with families in underserved areas throughout the United States. Support is provided to organizations in low-income or underserved areas that need a small library, need to rebuild or add to a library, or serve children who would benefit by being given new books to take home. Previously supported libraries include libraries at daycare centers, prison visiting areas for children of incarcerated parents, and after-school programs. Donation of books from The Lisa Libraries is free; however, recipient organizations should cover the shipping and handling costs. Applications may be submitted at any time. Visit The Lisa Libraries website for information on how to apply for a donation.
Grants Promote Equity in Health, Food Security, and Education in AL, FL, GA, LA, and MS
SEG Gives Foundation: Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity Grant
SEG Gives Foundation, the charitable arm of Southeastern Grocers Inc., is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi for the Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity Grant. The program aims to promote a more equitable society by providing funds to nonprofit organizations that work to address racial disparities in healthcare, food insecurity, and education. Nonprofit organizations supporting underserved populations throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi may apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. The application deadline is September 30, 2022. To submit an application, please visit www.seggives.com/grantapp.
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Contact the ASBCC (www.alblack.org) today for business opportunities, referrals, general business assistance, and of course membership.
Email: wehelp@alblackcc.org or Call (205) 895-1157.
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