BE in Abilene Public Interest Meeting
2020-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | America’s SBDC @ Texas Tech University Abilene, 749 Gateway St., Suite 301, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
BE in Abilene
Public Interest Meeting
Jan. 9, 2020 @ 6pm @ America’s SBDC @ TX Tech | 749 Gateway St., Ste. 301 79602
An innovative economic development initiative to help fund local entrepreneurs.
BE in Abilene will incentivize young, entrepreneurial companies who will be based in Abilene and have the potential to positively impact the local economy.
Learn how to enter BE in Abilene! Application deadline is January 31, 2020. Call 325.670.0300 and reserve your seat today!!!

FOURTH QUARTER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
2020-01-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 4449 RIdgemont Dr., Abilene, TX, 79606, United States
Thursday, January 9, 2020 the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce will host our fourth Quarterly Membership Meeting which will be held from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 4449 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene, TX 79606. This is an opportunity for our members and prospective members to get updates on the Chamber’s activities and provide input.
We encourage you to come out and support the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce. Our strength lies in our membership. If you are not currently a member, we encourage you to join.

TEXAS STATE CONTROLLER
2020-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | America’s SBDC @ Texas Tech University Abilene, 749 Gateway St., Suite 301, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
This is a great opportunity to have various tax questions by small business owners answered by the Texas State Comptroller.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Seating is Limited.
Please call and reserve your spot today. 325.670.0300

America’s SBDC @ Texas Tech University Abilene
749 Gateway Street | Suite 301 | Building C | Abilene, TX 79602

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR LUNCHEON
2020-01-17 11:30 - 13:30 | DYESS AFB
Friday, 17 January 2020
1130-1330 @HANGAR CENTER 357 Ave. B Bldg. 7106, DYESS AFB
Guest Speaker: SMSGT KLEXTON JETT II
First Sergeant, 7th Operations Group
Ticket price $20.00 RSVP By 15 January 2020
POC SSGT Kayla Benns (325) 696-4941 Kayla.Benns@US.AF.MIL
ALT POC SSGT Ka’Hillarie Pierce (325) 696-6111 Ka’Hillarie.Pierce@U.S.AF.MIL
PRESENTED BY THE DYESS AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMITTEE

2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet
2020-01-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Our theme this year is “BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD” and our speaker for the 2020 banquet will be Colonel Todd A. Bean. Colonel Bean is currently stationed at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex in Georgia. He is familiar with the Abilene community having been stationed at Dyess AFB four times during the past 20 years. This knowledge and perspective make him an ideal speaker to share how he has been impacted and seen Dr. King’s dream materialize.
Seating and table purchases are as follows:
Individual seats: $35.00
Table of 10: $350.00
NO SEATS OR TABLES CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR.
For additional information, please call 325-676-0138 or
325-665-1400.

Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Application Deadline
2020-01-31 | TX
Applications for the Martin Luther King Jr. scholarships given by the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce must be postmarked and received by January 31, 2020.
MAIL TO: Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 3572
Abilene, Texas 79604-3572
To request copies of the application packet, please send email to ABCC1275@yahoo.com

RISE & SHINE TEEN GIRLS CONFERENCE
2020-02-08 08:00 - 14:30 | Abilene Christian University, 1600 Campus Ct, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Session begins at 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Registration Begins at 8:00 AM $10.00 Hunter Welcome Center
Register over the phone at (325) 864-9491 or
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rise-and-shine-teen-girls-conference-tickets-86937393083?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
This will be the 5th conference and it continues to grow. Last year nearly 100 girls attended and looking to pack the house again. The girls will receive a college tour, lunch in the World Famous Bean, participate in interactive workshops, hear from a “college curl” panel and more!

Toni Simmons Storyteller & Author
2020-02-28 10:00 | The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene, TX, United States
Celebrating Black History Month with National Endowment for the Arts American Masterpiece touring
artist Toni Simmons Storyteller & Author
Friday February 28 10:00AM and 2:00 PM FREE!
Saturday February 29 11:00 AM FREE!
The GRACE MUSEUM 102 Cypress St. (325) 673-4587

Quarterly Membership Meeting
2020-03-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 4449 RIdgemont Dr., Abilene, TX, 79606, United States
Thursday, March 12, 2020 the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce will host our Quarterly Membership Meeting which will be held from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 4449 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene, TX 79606. This is an opportunity for our members and prospective members to get updates on the Chamber’s activities and provide input.
We encourage you to come out and support the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce. Our strength lies in our membership. If you are not currently a member, we encourage you to join.

DISCOVER THE HIDDEN POWER OF QUICK BOOKS
2020-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | TX
Discover the hidden Power of QuickBooks
You already know that QuickBooks is powerful! But most of us only touch the surface of its full capabilities. There is SO MUCH to learn…and we’re here to help. You’ll discover secret tips & tricks that save time and powerful report tools that’ll help your business make good decisions. Plus, discover how to customize QuickBooks for your business and ways to simplify and automate your work.
America’s SBDC @ TX Tech
749 Gateway St., Ste. 301 Abilene 79602
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
6pm – 8pm
Attendance to SBDC workshops are @ no cost. Seating is limited. Call @325.670.0300 to reserve your seat today!

KING SOLOMON BAPTIST CHURCH 74th Church Anniversary
2020-03-29 15:00 - 18:00 | King Solomon Baptist Church, 1050 Minda Street, Abilene, TX, United States
KING SOLOMON BAPTIST CHURCH will be celebrating their 74th Church Anniversary
March 29, 2020 at 3:00 PM
Rev. Demotis Sherman of Mt. Zion First Baptist Church will be the guest speaker.
Theme: “Strengthening Our Grip” – Philippians 2:16 (NLT)
Please come out and join in this celebration.
Houston McLendon, Senior Pastor

I-CAN ANNUAL HERO'S LUNCHEON (POSTPONED)
2020-04-02 11:30 - 13:00 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
POSTPONED-WILL UPDATE WHEN NEW DATE PROVIDED
The Interested Citizens of Abilene North (I-CAN) wishes to announce and invite you to participate in the Annual Hero’s Luncheon on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 11:30AM in the North Conference Center of the Abilene Convention Center.
Speaker will be Texas State Representative (District 71), Stan Lambert.
Tickets are $30.00 per person or a table of ten for $300.00.
Contact I-CAN office (325) 701-7804, or Rev. Lankford at (325) 733-8951 or Rev. Penns (325) 518-4604
Checks can me made to Interested Citizens of Abilene North and mailed to 701 Mesquite St., Abilene, Texas 79601.

GOSPEL EXPLOSION (CANCELLED)
2020-04-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
CANCELLED due to COVID-19 guidance.
April 3, 2020 at the Abilene Convention Center at 7:00 PM doors open at 6:00PM
VIP tickets $25.00 and includes meal, meet and greet plus special seating.
General admission $15.00
For information please contact: Robert Williams (325) 829-8155 or Deydra Williams (325) 829-1953

CARES Act Webinar for Non-Profits
2020-04-13 15:00 - 16:00 | TX
April 13, 2020
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Learn how your nonprofit organization can possibly obtain Coronavirus Relief through the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program and/or the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan program.
The U.S. Government has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which includes both of these new SBA Loan Programs designed to help franchisees and other small businesses, which include nonprofits, in this time of crisis.
· Current details of both programs and the funding available
· How PPP Loans are different from EIDL / SBA Disaster Relief
Loans
· Eligibility requirements for both programs
There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions at the end of the webinar if time allows.

Register for event @ www.abilenesbdc.org

Understanding the PPP Loan Forgiveness Plan
2020-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 | TX
WEBINAR – Understanding the PPP Loan Forgiveness Plan

Abilene SBDC & MSU SBDC presents PPP Loan Forgiveness. This webinar will help
you get the maximum PPP loan-forgiveness for your business.

ZOOM Webinar
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
2PM – 3PM
Registration link: https://nwtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/15068

BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE
2020-08-14 12:00 - 18:00 | SKATIN PLACE, 1930 S. Clack St, Abilene, TX, United States
JUNETEENTH PARTY BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE
SKATIN PLACE 1930 S. Clack St., Abilene, Texas
12PM to 6:00PM
Contact Information: JUNETEENTHPARTY@USA.COM 325-221-5025
HAIRCUTS BY TRULY BLESSED
VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE

ARMS AROUND ABILENE FESTIVAL
2020-09-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Stevenson Park, 369 E North 7th St, Abilene, TX, United States
September 7, 2020 at Stevenson Park
From 12 PM to 4:00 PM
Enjoy a free concert featuring “Soul Mate’s”
Special Karate Demonstration by Fair Advantage Navarro’s Combative
Motorcade line up will start at 11:00 AM in front of City Hall and the procession to Stevenson Park will begin at 12 PM
For more information contact: Sheria Davis at 325-741-9456 or Chloe Simmons at 325-320-7430

BUY BLACK MARKET
2020-10-17 12:00 - 18:00 | 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
