Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce

ARMS AROUND ABILENE FESTIVAL
2020-09-07 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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!

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.
