Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce

BUY BLACK MARKET
2020-10-17 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | MaMa’s Soul Food BBQ & Catering, 810 West Kentucky, Midland, Texas, 79701
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Motivational Speaker – Tameka Polk
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2020
12pm to 6:00pm
810 West Kentucky Midland, Texas 79701
Contact: Audrey E. White (432) 425-6584
A Fun Community Event Featuring Local Vendors, Retail Shopping
Door Prizes and Entertainment
Look for a Buy Black Market Event COMING TO ABILENE IN FEBRUARY, 2021

SBDC Webinar-Buy and Sell a Small Business
2020-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | TX
Join SBDC Regional Director, David Smith as he discusses information on Buying and Selling a Small Business
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
6pm – 8pm
Register for this online event @ https://nwtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/15210

"DIVIDED WE FALL UNITED WE STAND"
2021-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | TX
VEHICLE PARADE Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 18, 2021 from 1:30PM to 3:00PM
Meet in Abilene Convention Center Parking Lot and travel to Stevenson Park
Organizer: Let Us Breathe

2021 Martin Luther King Jr Banquet CANCELLED
2021-01-18 18:00 - 22:00 | TX
For the past 28 years, the community has come together for the Martin Luther King Jr banquet, celebrating the legacy of Dr. King with great informative speakers and exciting cultural entertainment. While we had proactively planned for this year’s event, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and safety concerns for the attendees, the Board of Directors have made the difficult decision to cancel the banquet scheduled for January 18, 2021 at the Abilene Convention Center.
The wellbeing and safety of the community comes first and we believe the decision to cancel is the right thing to do.
Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you in 2022.

BUY BLACK MARKETPLACE
2021-03-20 10:00 - 23:00 | West Texas Event Center, 5477 S. 7th St., Abilene, TX, United States
Black-Owned Business Vendors
Speakers/Organizations/Entrepreneurs
Buy Black Directory
Door Prizes
Black Women History Documentary
Buffalo Soldiers/Raffle Flat Screen TVs/From BOYS to Gentlemen/DJ Flex

CITY-WIDE LOT SALE
2021-05-15 09:00 - 18:00 | City-Wide Lot Sale, 3122 Clack ST, Abilene, TX, United States
$20/Table
May 15, 2021 from 9:00AM to 6:00 PM
3122 Clack St. Abilene, TX

Brought to by Cultural Business Network (432) 242-1979

FAITH FAMILY FRIENDS & 16th year Appreciation Day Celebration
2021-05-16 15:30 - 18:30 | King Solomon Baptist Church, 1050 Minda Street, Abilene, TX, United States
KING SOLOMON BAPTIST CHURCH
1050 Minda Street Abilene, TX
Speaker: Rev. John S. Pope, Jr.
Galilee Baptist Church
San Angelo, TX

ABILENE CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH
2021-06-18 18:00 - 23:30 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Abilene Convention Center: Taste of Soul 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Dance from 7:30PM to Midnight featuring:
Basic Truth 7:30PM to 8:30PM
Soulful Soundz 9:00PM until Midnight
Stevenson Park: 6:00PM to 11:00PM
Fish Fry, DJ and Kick Ball

Brought to you by: Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce, Cultural Business Network, and Let Us Breathe.

ABILENE CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH
2021-06-19 10:00 - 23:30 | TX
Opening remarks at 9:30AM at Abilene Convention Center
Parade from Abilene Convention Center to Stevenson Park
Abilene Convention Center free lunch 11:00 AM to 2:00PM; Juneteenth Documentary 1:30PM to 2:00PM; Praise Dance by Prophetic Worship Dancer, Ashaniti 3:00PM; Vendors; Open Mic, Tumbling Demo 4:00PM and Mr. and Miss Juneteenth 7:00PM to 10:00 PM
Stevenson Park: Free lunch 12:00 to 3:00PM, vendors, games music and 3 on 3 basketball tournament 2:00PM to 5:00PM

Brought to you by: Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce, Cultural Business Network, Let Us Breathe and Patsy’s Heart.

ABILENE CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH
2021-06-20 08:30 - 18:00 | Stevenson Park, 369 E North 7th St, Abilene, TX, United States
Stevenson Park
Football Agility Event with Keevan “Showtime” Lucas 8:30AM
7 on 7 Flag Football 2:00PM
Brought to you by Let Us Breathe
Food, Vendors, Games and Activities for All.

Membership Meeting
2021-08-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Courtyard Marriott Abilene Northeast, 2141 Scottish Rd, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Please join us on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 6:00PM at the Courtyard by Marriott Abilene Northeast located at 2141 Scottish Rd.
Charles O’Neal, President of the Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce (TAAACC) will be presenting us a check.
Come meet and greet and use this opportunity to introduce yourself and your business.
Chief Marcus Dudley will share information on APD.
Dr. Helen Usera from Develop Abilene will share some Abilene highlights.
We are mindful of COVID concerns and will practice social distancing.
Refreshments will be served.
Please come out and join us.

FUTURE HOMEBUYER SEMINAR
2021-11-13 15:00 - 17:00 | MCM Elegante, 4250 Ridgemont Dr, Abilene, TX, 79606, United States
FOR THE MILLENNIAL GENERATION
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Alicia Moreland – Real Estate Agent Thin Line Realty Inc.
Floyd Miller – Financial Advisor FSC Securities
$23 per person Call (325) 232-1225 Email: emilydayeevents@gmail.com
Seats are limited RSVP by November 11, 2021
November 13, 2021 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
MCM Elegante Suites 4250 Ridgemont Dr.
Abilene, TX 79606

Martin Luther King Jr Banquet
2022-01-17 18:00 - 22:00 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
The 2022 Martin Luther King Jr Banquet will be held January 17, 2022 at the Abilene Convention Center.
Theme: “INJUSTICE ANYWHERE IS A THREAT TO JUSTICE EVERYWHERE.”
Our keynote speaker will be Richmond E. Stoglin (The Stoglin Group).
Tickets are $35 individually and $350.00 for a table of 10.
Please mark your calendars. Tickets can be obtained by calling (325) 665-1400 or (325) 676-0138 or sending an email to
1975ABCC@gmail.com

SIP & PAINT
2022-02-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Nora Hall, 202 Cypress St., Abilene, TX, United States
MVM Real Estate Enterprises, LLC Presents SIP & PAINT
Black Love Edition 8:00PM to 10:00PM Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Nora Hall 202 Cypress St.
Doors open at 7:30PM Pre-sale $35.00/$40.00 at door
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Meet and Greet
2022-03-03 17:30 - 19:00 | CISCO, 717 Industrial Blvd, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States

325 DAY CELEBRATION
2022-03-25 | TX
Sponsored by Abilene Teacher’s Federal Credit Union to show pride for the 325 on 325 Day! What’s 325 Day? It’s a civic initiative where everyone is invited to show their pride for the area we choose to live, work and play. Details on 325day.com

BUSINESS EXPO
2022-03-30 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Annual high-energy trade show where businesses and consumers connect in a dynamic business-to-business atmosphere.

VOLUNTEER DEPUTY REGISTRAR (VDR) Training Session
2022-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | TX
Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Place: Taylor County Election Office
400 Oak Street, Suite 101
Abilene, TX 79602
Seating is limited. Call now to reserve your spot. (325) 674-1216
www.taylorcountytexas.org

Abilene Celebrates Juneteenth
2022-06-17 19:30 - 23:30 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Activities will take place at Abilene Convention Center and Stevenson Park.
Abilene Convention Center: Friday, June 17, 2022, from 7:30PM to 11:30PM come out and dance
to the Paul Cannon Band and have a good time.

Abilene Celebrates Juneteenth
2022-06-18 09:30 - 23:30 | TX
Activities will be at the Abilene Convention Center and Stevenson Park.
Abilene Convention Center on Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 9:30 AM to 4:00PM. Health, Fitness and Business Expo. Health screenings and educational information. Free lunch to all participants and attendees.
A welcome and introduction of guests at 9:30AM
Saturday night from 8:00PM to 11:30PM Showtime at the Apollo 325 (18 and up)
Come and enjoy!!

VOLUNTEER DEPUTY REGISTRAR (VDR) Training Session
2022-06-21 15:00 - 17:00 | TX
Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Place: Taylor County Election Office
400 Oak Street, Suite 101
Abilene, TX 79602
Seating is limited. Call now to reserve your spot. (325) 674-1216
www.taylorcountytexas.org

Grow with Google: Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics
2022-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | TX
AMERICA’S SBDC Texas Tech University Abilene
Wednesday July 13th at 2:00PM
Online Event
Register at www.abilenesbdc.org

VOLUNTEER DEPUTY REGISTRAR (VDR) Training Session
2022-07-19 15:00 - 17:00 | TX
Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Place: Taylor County Election Office
400 Oak Street, Suite 101
Abilene, TX 79602
Seating is limited. Call now to reserve your spot. (325) 674-1216
www.taylorcountytexas.org

Financial Management-Understanding This Critical Practice
2022-07-21 14:00 - 16:00 | TX
AMERICA’S SBDC Texas Tech University Abilene
Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 2:00PM
Hybrid Event
Register at www.abilenesbdc.org

Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
2022-07-27 14:00 - 16:00 | TX
AMERICA’S SBDC Texas Tech University Abilene
Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 2:00PM
Hybrid Event
Register at www.abilenesbdc.org

GRANT WRITING 101
2022-07-30 10:00 - 11:30 | TX
Strategic and specific grant writing helps align the identified needs of a nonprofit (and its clients) with funding sources, whether foundations, government agencies, corporations. This webinar offers a guide to the technical details of developing, writing and submitting a proposal for funding. Attendees will also learn how to find and research funding opportunities. There will be a Q & A session at the end of the presentation.
101 (webinar) Saturday, July 30, 2022, 10:00am to 11:30 am
Zoom Link – > https://zoom.us/j/3499495212

Zoom Username: 1975abcc@gmail.com
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ICAN FUNDRAISER
2022-08-05 11:00 - 17:30 | TX
FISH FRY on Friday, August 5, 2022,
from 11:00AM to 5:30PM
701 Mesquite St. Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 701-7804, (325) 733-8951 or any ICAN Member
For delivery or pre-order tickets
Menu: Fish Coleslaw Beans French Fries
Bread Dessert Drink $15.00

ENTREPRENEUR MENTORSHIP
2022-08-25 11:00 - 12:00 | TX
Entrepreneur Mentorship

Thursday, August 25 11 am – 12 pm
The Domain Abilene, 3274 South 27th Street, Abilene, TX 79605
Mentoring can help entrepreneurs build relationships, broaden skills and gain perspectives. Finding a mentor can be challenging. Through the Abilene Chamber’s West Texas Business Navigator Program, a new way to connect is through group mentoring. This will be the first opportunity to meet monthly with other entrepreneurs. Our mentor facilitator this month is Benjamin Young, co-owner of Brightway Insurance. REGISTER HERE Space limited to 15.

VOLUNTEER DEPUTY REGISTRAR Training Session
2022-09-20 15:00 - 17:00 | TX
Where: Taylor County Election Office
400 Oak Street, Suite 101
Abilene, TX 79602
Time: 3:00PM
Seating is limited. Call to reserve your spot.
(325) 674-1216
www.taylorcountytexas.org

VOLUNTEER DEPUTY REGISTRAR Training Session
2022-10-11 15:00 - 17:00 | TX
Where: Taylor County Election Office
400 Oak Street, Suite 101
Abilene, TX 79602
Time: 3:00 PM
Seating is limited. Call to reserve your spot.
(325) 674-1216
www.taylorcountytexas.org
