Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce

RISE & SHINE TEEN GIRLS CONFERENCE
2020-02-08 08:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | 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!

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

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 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

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

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.

BE in Abilene Public Interest Meeting
2020-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 | 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!!!

TEXAS STATE COMPTROLLER
2019-11-19 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.
November 19, 2019
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Seating is Limited.
Please call and reserve your spot today. 325.670.0300

BUY AND SELL A SMALL BUSINESS
2019-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | TX
Buy and Sell a Small Business
November 12, 2019
6pm – 8pm
America’s SBDC @ TX Tech 749 Gateway St., Ste. 301 79602
Seating is limited. Call (325) 670-0300 to reserve your seat now.

America's SBDC@Texas Tech Workshop
2019-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | America’s SBDC @ Texas Tech University Abilene, 749 Gateway St., Suite 301, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
How To Start a Non-Profit
Presented by: Calvin Davis
November 5, 2019
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Seating is limited. Please call (325) 670-0300 to reserve a seat.

HARVEST FALL FESTIVAL
2019-10-26 15:00 - 20:30 | G V Daniels Recreation Center, 541 N 8th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
October 26, 2019
G. V. Daniels
North 8th and Treadaway
Food: Hotdogs, Frito Pies, Drinks, Candy
Trunk or Treat at 6:00 PM
Haunted House at 6:30PM
Free Fun for the Whole Family

STATE CONTRACTING & HUB/DBE PROGRAMS
2019-10-16 15:00 - 17:00 | America’s SBDC @ Texas Tech University Abilene, 749 Gateway St., Suite 301, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 16, 2019
3pm – 5pm
Following Topics:
*State Purchasing procedures
*CMBL
*Finding Bid Opportunities
*HUB Programs

Local Government Contracting
2019-10-15 15:00 - 17:00 | America’s SBDC @ Texas Tech University Abilene, 749 Gateway St., Suite 301, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
TUESDAY
OCTOBER 15, 2019
3pm – 5pm
Following Topics:
*Local Government Code Requirements
*Local Agency Contracting Procedures
*Points of Contact for Cities/Towns
*Taylor County
*Local School Districts

Third Quarterly Membership Meeting
2019-10-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 4449 RIdgemont Dr., Abilene, TX, 79606, United States
Thursday, October 3, 2019 the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce will host our third 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.

How To Start a Small Business
2019-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | TX
America’s SBDC@TX TECH
Presented by Judy Wilhelm. Consulting, Training and Research.

Quarterly Membership Meeting
2019-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 4449 RIdgemont Dr., Abilene, TX, 79606, United States
This is an opportunity for all members and their guests to get updates on coming events hosted by the Abilene Black Chamber. You are also welcome to volunteer for projects and provide input. This meeting is for you! Please come out and join us.

Juneteenth 2019 Celebration
2019-06-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Saturday’s events will include a Business Expo, Health Fair, Car Show and Free Lunch for the Public.

Juneteenth 2019 Celebration
2019-06-28 19:30 - 23:30 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Celebrate Juneteenth beginning on Friday night June 28th with a Free Concert featuring Soulful Soundz. Doors open at 7:30 PM.

Juneteenth 2019
2019-06-19 11:00 | G V Daniels Recreation Center, 541 N 8th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
You’re Invited to Celebrate Juneteenth 2019 with us: SAVED TO SERVE MINISTRY
We are a Bible study group at G. V. Daniels Recreation Center. Come join us for a free lunch for all citizens within the Abilene Community. This is in honor of Juneteenth, a recognized day of independence for African Americans of Texas.
Barbeque & Great Fun!! From 11:00 AM until the food runs out!!

Art Walk with Juneteenth Theme
2019-06-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Center for Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St., Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
ArtWalk celebrates Juneteenth
Presented by The Center for Contemporary Arts,
June’s ArtWalk will kick-off the month-long Juneteenth events put on by the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce. There will be live demonstrations from artists La Miya Jackson and Mike Lowry creating paintings and drawings for auction at the Chamber’s celebration at the Civic Center on June 29th!
Artist talks from visiting artists are planned during ArtWalk.
There will also be live music and Black Cat’s Blues & BBQ will be here!
Arts and crafts vendors will the street to display their wares every second Thursday at ArtWalk.

Abilene Gives
2019-05-07 | Community Foundation, 850 North 1st, Abilene,, Texas, 79601
On Tuesday, May 7th the Abilene Black Chamber will participate in the annual Abilene Gives campaign. This will be our first time. Please consider a gift to our Charitable fund which is used to provide scholarships to deserving seniors and cultural events.
Please consider a gift to the Abilene Black Chamber Charitable fund through www.abilenegives.org.
A minimum donation of $10 allows you to participate and each dollar given adds up to help with cultural events like the Juneteenth celebration and provide scholarships to graduating recipients each year at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.
Thank you!
