Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce

ENTREPRENEUR MENTORSHIP
2022-08-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS & SURVIVORSHIP LUNCHEON
2022-10-29 11:30 - 13:00 | TX
Saturday, October 29, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hendrick Medical Center
Shelton Building, second floor 2000 Pine Street Abilene, TX
Featured speaker will be Stephanie Moses, PhD Psychologist at Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center Odessa
Event is free to attend.
Lunch is provided. RSVP to Linda Neill at
lneill@hendrickhealth.org or 325-670-4488

IT'S beginning TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS
2022-11-03 18:00 - 2022-11-06 18:00 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ABILENE presents
IT’S beginning TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS
November 3-6, 2022
Abilene Convention Center
For detailed information and prices, visit www.jrleagueabilene.com
November 3 Preview Party: AN EVENING OF MERRYMAKING
November 4 Style Show & Luncheon
November 5 Brunch with Santa: SANTA SOIREE
Market Hall: HOLLY JOLLY HALL November 4-6

GRAND GALA
2022-11-11 17:30 - 23:30 | TX
Mount Zion First Baptist Church Celebrating 137 Years
V.I.P. Tickets $35.00 @ 5:30PM|Live Music
General Admission $25.00 @ 7:00PM
Taylor County Display Building
1700 TX-36 Abilene, TX
Sylvia Reed (325) 370-7936 Lady Jenn (214) 587-1568

NETWORK/MEMBERSHIP MIXER
2022-11-17 17:30 - 19:30 | TX
Please join the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce for a NETWORK/MEMBERSHIP MIXER on Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. It will be held at First Financial Bank located at 3300 South 14th Street in Suite 200. Light hors devours will be served. Bring your business cards, you might meet your next customer. You’ll learn what’s on the horizon with the Abilene Black Chamber and how you can be part of any upcoming events and activities. If you plan to attend, please send an email to 1975abcc@gmail.com.
Looking forward to seeing you there.

GirlStrong Mentoring
2022-11-21 07:30 - 22:00 | TX
Mezamiz Coffee House Mission Monday will support GirlStrong Mentoring
10% of Purchases will benefit GirlStrong Mentoring.
Mezamiz Coffee House
3909 S. Seventh St.
Abilene, TX

Gala for Queens
2022-12-02 17:00 - 21:00 | TX
Gala Pour Les Reines
GirlStrong invites you to join them for dinner, Christmas music and a mommy/daughter dance.
December 2, 2022, at 5:00 pm at
Abilene Woman’s Club Foundation
3425 S. 14th Street
Tickets: $35 per person

THE BASICS OF DIGITAL BUSINESS MARKETING IN 2023 [CANCELLED]
2022-12-09 18:00 - 19:30 | TX
The Basics of Digital Business Marketing in 2023
We regret to inform you that tonight’s training session has been cancelled. Our presenter is unfortunately ill.
Thank those of you who registered.
Please continue to check for free training opportunities and we will let you know when this particular training session will be rescheduled.
Thanks again,
Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce

Super Saturday Economic Development Conference
2022-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
Hosted by HERU CDC and TAAACC
December 10, 2022, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Faith Deliverance Community Church 5501 U.S. 277 Abilene, TX 79606
For more information and FREE registration click here: https://www.herucdc.org/super
Vendor opportunities available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vendor-call-heru-cdc-taaacc-supersaturday-economic-development-conf-tickets-466069946757

FIRST BIG COUNTRY MLK PRAYER BREAKFAST
2023-01-16 07:00 - 09:00 | TX
Location: Hardin-Simmons University Mabee Complex
Tim: 7:00AM
THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPENED TO ALL AGES
Guest Speaker Dr. Delvin Atchinson, Lewisville, Texas

THE ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR MARCH
2023-01-16 13:30 - 15:00 | TX
January 16, 2023
1:30PM to 3:00PM 3424 Cockerell Dr.
March begins at 2:00PM
Meet in the Carter G. Woodson Parking Lot

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Banquet
2023-01-16 18:00 - 21:30 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
The Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce’s 30th Martin Luther King Jr. annual celebration banquet will take place on January 16, 2023, at the Abilene Convention Center, located at 1100 N. Sixth St. in Abilene, Texas. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the program begins at 6:30 PM. Our theme this year is “EVERYBODY CAN BE GREAT… BECAUSE ANYBODY CAN SERVE” -Martin Luther King Jr. Our speaker is Dr. Jena L. Bell, a Global Award-winning Author, Coach, Game-Changing Strategist, International Speaker, and Entrepreneur. She has over 30 years in business both in corporate, nonprofit and entrepreneurship. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and a former CPA. Get ready to be inspired and motivated with her electrifying style that captivates audiences.
Seating and table purchases are as follows:
Individual seats: $35.00 Table for 10: $350.00
We respectfully request that you purchase your tickets or tables by January 3, 2023. NO SEATS OR TABLES CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR.
For additional information, please call (325) 676-0138 or (325) 665-1400 or email 1975abcc@gmail.com.

Human Trafficking Awareness Event
2023-01-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Paramount, 352 Cypress St., Abilene, TX, United States
January is Human Trafficking Awareness month and to recognize it plus spread awareness in our community the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will be hosting an event! It is a movie night on January 21st at the Paramount. They will be showing the movie Taken because it’s a great movie and will allow people to have a conversation beforehand about the myths within the movie vs. the realities clients face. (flyer attached)
For questions, please contact Jenna Jacoby, Anti-Trafficking Community Engagement Coordinator at (214) 876-3757 or Jenna.Jacoby@rescue.org.

Find tickets and all event information here – https://paramount-abilene.thundertix.com/events/207568

A LEGACY UNEARTHED
2023-02-09 17:30 - 20:00 | The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene, TX, United States
THE HISTORY OF BLACK ABILENIANS – A Film by Alisha Taylor
Special Film Screenings February 9, 2023, 5:30-8:00 PM
Free Public Event
Hosted at The Grace Museum in partnership with the Curtis House Cultural Center
A Legacy Unearthed is a documentary film by actress, producer and director, Alisha Jeanette Taylor. Alisha is an Abilene native and an alumna of Abilene Christian University. Alisha’s vision is to create authentic Black narratives on stage and screen that uplift and edify her community.

The Basics of Digital Business Marketing in 2023
2023-02-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Community Foundation, 850 North 1st, Abilene,, Texas, 79601
The Basics of Digital Business Marketing in 2023 – An easy to understand primer for business owners will be presented by Sam Hatton. Sam has been an entrepreneur and digital assets developer for over twenty years. In that time he has gained a reputation as a no-nonsense advisor who can cut through technical jargon for his clients, uncover digital business assets that owners and managers can comprehend, and build value for business partners. He has spent decades helping people understand how different technologies impact business so owners and managers can make informed decisions.
This free training session is scheduled for Friday, February 10, 2023 at 6:00PM. It will be held at the Community Foundation of Abilene located at 850 N. 1st Street, Abilene, TX.

START A BUSINESS, BECOME A CONSULTANT, AND SEED FUNDING DISCUSSION
2023-02-27 18:00 - 19:30 | TX
FREE TRAINING
Webinar/ZOOM
Monday, February 27, 2023
6:00 to 7:30PM

West Texas Business Navigator Program/Free Training
2023-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | TX
How to Develop a Unique and Memorable Brand for Your Business
March 13, 2023, at 6:00 PM
Cisco College 717 Industrial Blvd.
Abilene, TX 79602
Contact: debbie.boudreau@cisco.edu

West Texas Business Navigator Program/Free Training
2023-03-22 12:00 - 13:00 | TX
Business Consultation & Mentoring with Dr. Doug McIntyre
Bring your lunch and join Dr. McIntyre for an interactive Q&A about all things business.
March 22, 2023
The Domain (3274 S 27th St. Abilene, TX)
Time: 12 PM to 1:00 PM
Register online here

Quarterly Membership/Mixer Meeting
2023-03-23 17:30 - 20:00 | United Way Abilee, 240 Cypress St., Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
The Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce invites all members, prospective members or anyone just wanting to know more about what we do and upcoming activities.
Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023
Place: 2nd floor United Way Office (240 Cypress St. Abilene, TX)
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

WEST TEXAS BUSINESS NAVIGATOR FREE TRAINING
2023-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
HOW TO BUILD A UNIQUE & MEMORABLE BRAND FOR YOUR BUSINESS
with Holly Blackwell
Presented by Cisco College
Online
There are a lot of FREE opportunities for training coming in the next few weeks. Be sure to check them out and register by clicking here the website.

WEST TEXAS BUSINESS NAVIGATOR FREE TRAINING
2023-04-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Goodwill, 2200 N. First St., Abilene, TX, United States
NETWORKING FOR SUCCESS WITH ANDRE GWINN, SR.
Be sure to register by clicking the website.
Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM

WEST TEXAS BUSINESS NAVIGATOR FREE TRAINING
2023-04-21 18:00 - 19:30 | TX
THE BASICS OF DIGITAL BUSINESS MARKETING IN 2023
Presented by Sam Hatton
April 21, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
at the Community Foundation of Abilene located at 850 N. First St.

First Appreciation Service
2023-05-21 15:00 - 18:00 | TX
King Solomon Baptist Church invites you to attend the First Appreciation Service for their Pastor and wife, Rev Earnest Flanders, Jr., and wife Laverne Flanders.
Sunday May 21, 2023, at 3:00 PM
1050 Minda Street, Abilene, TX
The celebration will begin with a musical on Friday evening May 19, 2023, at 7:00 PM

Community Foundation of Abilene
2023-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | TX
To: Nonprofits serving Abilene and Taylor CountyThe CFA Grants Team has made updates to grant cycles for organizations serving the Abilene community. They will be rolling out information via Zoom on May 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Please add this event to your calendar and save the date!
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83772532052?pwd=[REDACTED]
Changes will affect the following grant cycles:

Discretionary (Fall and Spring)
Field of Interest (APC Mental Health, Vaughn Humane Treatment of Animals)
Future FundKassidy Nygaard Community Grants Manager
Community Foundation of Abilene

325-676-3883 │ cfabilene.org │ 850 N. 1st St
PO Box 1001 │ Abilene, TX 79604

SBDC IN PERSON WORKSHOP
2023-06-06 17:30 - 18:30 | TX
SELLING YOUR BUSINESS AND SUCCESSION PLANNING – DEVELOPING AN EXIT
STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
(325) 670-0300
749 Gateway St., Ste. 301 Building C

HIRING AND MANAGING EMPLOYEES
2023-06-13 17:30 - 18:30 | TX
SBDC In-Person Event
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
(325) 670-0300
749 Gateway St., Ste. 301 Building C

Juneteenth Celebration
2023-06-16 19:30 - 23:30 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
The Abilene Black Chamber will be hosting a free dance on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Abilene Convention Center from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Live entertainment provided by Basic Truth plus DJ Stacy S.

Juneteenth Celebration
2023-06-17 09:30 - 16:00 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
The Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce will be hosting our annual Health, Fitness and Business EXPO on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Abilene Convention Center. This event is part of our Juneteenth celebration leading up to the June 19th federal holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
Free lunch will be provided to all attendees.
