Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce

Free Training-FEDERAL GRANTS 101 Workshop
2023-08-10 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
West Texas Business Navigator Free Training
Federal Grants 101 Workshop
Virtual Meeting on Thursday, August 10, 2023
6:30PM to 8:00 PM
Linda Gray, Presenter
RSVP: A1975ABCC@outlook.com

West Texas Business Navigator-Free Training
2023-08-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Community Foundation, 850 North 1st, Abilene,, Texas, 79601
Thelma Tamez presents “Driving Revenue through Customer and Employee Experience.”
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plus managing a multigenerational workforce.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 6:00 PM
Community Foundation of Abilene 850 North 1st Street, Abilene, TX
Please RSVP to A1975ABCC@outlook.com

PARKING LOT PRAISE FESTIVAL
2023-09-30 10:00 - 16:00 | New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 518 North 6th St., Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
New Light Missionary Baptist Church
518 North 6th St./Leo F. Scott Street
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 677-5088
The festival will include Praise and Worship from individual speakers, soloists, and choirs in the community. All the fun activities for children and adults will be free. Several food trucks will provide a variety of culinary delicacies.
Rev. DeOri Newman, Pastor

Navigator Pilot Program Free Training
2023-10-02 18:00 - 19:30 | America’s SBDC @ Texas Tech University Abilene, 749 Gateway St., Suite 301, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
TMAC Process Mapping, Workplace organization and Creative Problem Solving.
Dustin Delano, Sr. Manufacturing Specialist | TMAC-West Texas
Texas Tech University
We are excited to extend a special invitation to you and your organization for a unique opportunity to meet one-on-one with Dustin Delano from the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC). TMAC is dedicated to helping businesses grow and succeed, whether they are manufacturers or not. This bonus opportunity is offered FREE OF CHARGE.
Whether you are a manufacturer seeking to optimize your operations or a business in any sector looking to enhance competitiveness, this meeting is designed to be beneficial for you.
REGISTRATION: Please click this link to register: https://nwtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16264
Meeting times are available between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM next Monday, October 2nd.

CENTENNIAL BANQUET
2023-10-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Oak Street Arbor, 137 Oak Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
New Light Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates 100 Years
Saturday, October 7, 2023, Doors open at 6:00PM Program starts at 6:30PM
This Black-tie celebration will be held at the Oak Street Harbor, 137 Oak St.
Dr. Jerry A. Taylor, Associate Professor at Abilene Christian University will be guest speaker. Tickets are $35.oo each and may be secured by calling Dee Moore at
(325) 665-1400 or Minister Renea Ervine at (325) 829-9187.

CENTENNIAL CHURCH SERVICE
2023-10-08 15:00 - 18:00 | New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 518 North 6th St., Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
New Light Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 100 years.
The celebration will culminate with worship services on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
Guest Preacher will be Dr. Robert M. Castle, Pastor of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, Texas and Moderator of the Progressive West Texas Missionary Baptist Association of Texas. A delicious meal will be available for all guests in the Hurd-Scott Fellowship Hall.
Rev. DeOri Newman, Pastor

ANNUAL MEETING
2023-10-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Highland Church of Christ, 425 Highland Ave., Abilene, TX, United States
Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
October 12, 2023, at 6:00 PM at Highland Church of Christ
425 Highland Ave. Abilene, TX
Speaker: Calvin Davis SBA District Director
Sponsor: PNC Bank

Black Artists in Texas, Earlie Hudnall, Jr.
2023-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 | The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene, TX, United States
Black Artists in Texas, Then and Now As I See It: Earlie Hudnall, Jr.
Fall Art Exhibitions at The GRACE Museum October 14, 2023-February 3, 2024
Exhibition Reception October 27, 2023, Gallery preview 5:00 PM
Links to the website:
https://thegracemuseum.org/exhibitions/witness-black-art-in-texas/
https://thegracemuseum.org/exhibitions/earlie-hudnall-jr/

BETHEL AME CHURCH-ABILENE
2023-10-29 11:00 - 13:30 | BETHEL AME Church, 725 Plum St., Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Invites the Community to Missionary Sunday Service
Seed Time and Harvest – Knowing What Season We Are In
Program: Praise and Worship to lift our souls
Presentation of Information Important to our Community
Spirit-Filled Words of Encouragement
Fellowship to Follow Service
Text Line: (214) 984-9657
Email: bethelame.abilene.79601@gmail.com
Rev. Dr. H. Harrison Wilson, Pastor

The Magic of the Season
2023-11-02 18:00 - 2023-11-05 17:00 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Presented by THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ABILENE
Christmas Carousel
November 2 Preview Party
November 3 Style Show
November 4 Brunch with Santa
November 3-5 Market Hall
Visit bit.ly/carouseltickets2023 to purchase tickets.

ARTIST TALK Earlie Hudnall, Jr.
2023-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 | The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene, TX, United States
The Grace Museum
Thursday, November 30, 2023 Artist Talk at 6:00PM
“There’s Nothing Like Your Own Backyard”
Free Public Event Galleries open at 5:00 PM

TAAACC Quarterly Regional Meeting & Policy Breakfast
2023-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 4449 RIdgemont Dr., Abilene, TX, 79606, United States
Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce (TAAACC) will be having their quarterly regional meeting and policy breakfast in Abilene. Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce will be the host.
December 1, opening reception at Hilton Garden Inn located at 4449 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene, TX 79606 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Please join us for this networking event and opening reception. Hors D’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

TAAACC Quarterly Regional Meeting & Policy Breakfast
2023-12-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Hendrick Home for Children, 2758 Jeanette St., Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce (TAAACC) will be having their quarterly regional meeting and policy breakfast in Abilene.
December 1, opening reception at Hilton Garden Inn located at 4449 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene, TX 79606 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
December 2: Policy breakfast, opening, workshops and lunch at Hendrick Home for Children from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Doors open at 9:00 AM and welcome is at 9:30 AM.
The event is open to all community businesses, local leaders and supporters of black businesses.
Please scan the QR code on the flyer to register or contact the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce for more information.
A special thank you to our lunch sponsor: Prosperity Bank

LIVE AT THE STUDIOS
2023-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | 1117 Studios & Gallery, 1117 Walnut St., Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
“Live at the Studios” at 1117 Studios & Gallery
Dec.16th 6PM-8PM

Come celebrate the holidays with us LIVE in the Studios! (FREE EVENT!!!)
Enjoy holiday treats and goodies while experiencing art LIVE!
New artwork exhibit is hanging in our Gallery.
Artists will be demonstrating from their studios, participation is encouraged!
Holiday photo-op by IN-Focus Digital.
Check out Santa’s gift shop for unique original small artworks for all of your holiday shopping!

Big Country MLK Prayer Breakfast
2024-01-15 07:00 - 08:30
2nd Annual
Hardin-Simmons Campus, Johnson Building.
2200 Hickory St. Abilene, TX 79601
Speaker: Rev. Demotis Sherman, Pastor Mt. Zion First Baptist Church
Come celebrate.

Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Celebration Banquet
2024-01-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Theme: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” -Martin Luther King Jr., Strength to Love 1963
Keynote Speaker is Dr. Delvin Atchison, Westside Baptist Church, Lewisville, TX. For over 40 years Dr. Atchison has impacted thousands using his gift of preaching and teaching through written words and powerful oration.
Tickets: $35.00 individuals and table for 10 $350.00
Contact: (325) 672-7950 or (325) 665-1400. Email: 1975ABCC@gmail.com Tickets can be purchased at the ABCC office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM starting December 19, 2023.

NETWORKING MIXER
2024-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | 1117 Studios & Gallery, 1117 Walnut St., Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
At the upcoming Abilene Black Chamber Networking Mixer, our host 1117 Studios & Gallery will be highlighting several creative business owners who are impacting our community! Their work and businesses will be on display at this event.
Free to attend and refreshments provided.

EXPERIENCE THE JOY
2024-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | 1117 Studios & Gallery, 1117 Walnut St., Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Abilene Creative Arts Club invites you to “Experience the Joy” at the 2024 Member Exhibition, a juried art show opening Thursday April 18, 6PM-8PM at 1117 Studios & Gallery, 1117 Walnut Street, Abilene, TX
On view are the best artworks of approximately 45 club members including paintings, watercolors, mixed media, photography, sculpture and ceramics.
Delicious goodies and beverages will be served.
Artists and judge Judy Deaton will be on hand to answer questions.
The show opens Thursday, April 18, at 10 AM and closes Friday, May 17, 2024, at 5PM

HEALTH AND BUSINESS FAIR
2024-04-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Public Health Department, 850 North 6th Street, Abilene, TX, United States
COME SHOP WITH MEMBERS OF THE ABILENE BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND LEARN ABOUT HEALTH AND WELLNESS
We’ll have tables and booths with helpful information and resources like…

Healthy Eating, Cooking and Nutrition
Health Services in the Abilene Area
WIC Resources at ATCPHD
The MERCY Health Care Clinic
General Health Screenings

Saturday, April 20th 10:00AM-3:00PM
Public Health Department 850 North 6th Street

King Solomon Baptist Church
2024-05-19 15:00 - 18:30 | King Solomon Baptist Church, 1050 Minda Street, Abilene, TX, United States
King Solomon Baptist Church is having its 2nd Appreciation Service for Pastor and wife, Rev. Earnest Flanders, Jr. and wife Laverne.
Sunday May 19, 2024, at 3:00PM. Theme: “A Man Standing on God’s Word” (2 Timothy 4:2-5)
A Celebration Musical honoring the first Lady will be May 17th at 7:00PM
For additional information about musical, contact Johnny Woodfaulk (325) 721-8579 or Church office (325) 676-5683.

Pre-Juneteenth Health, Fitness and Business EXPO
2024-06-15 08:30 - 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 15, 2024, from 9:30AM to 4:00PM. This pre-Juneteenth event is leading up to the June 19th federal holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
There is no entry fee for participation and lunch will be provided free to all participants and attendees.
If your organization is interested in participating by providing health screenings/education or information on the services you offer to our citizens or you’re a business wanting to display and sell your products, please contact us via email at 1975ABCC@gmail.com or call our office at (325)672-7950 and leave a message.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
2024-06-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Rose Park Senior Center, 2625 S. 7th Street, A
HONOR A DAY OF EMBRACE WHERE WE COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE FREEDOM!
June 19th 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM—LUNCH AT 11:30 AM
FREE LUNCH WILL BE SERVED FOR THOSE OVER AGE 55
ROSE PARK SENIOR CENTER
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH POSITIVE IMAGE POSITIVE PEOPLE, LLC

BETHEL AME CHURCH
2024-06-30 15:00 - 17:30 | BETHEL AME Church, 725 Plum St., Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Bethel AME Church is inviting the community to attend their 5th Sunday Missionary Service on June 30, 2024 at 3:00PM.
Please come out and support this endeavor. The offering collected during the service will be donated to help the youth in our community by either supporting a literacy program or donating to Abilene ISD lunch program to help those who can’t pay or have debt.
Grace and Peace…
Gwendolyn McNuckles-Wilson

GLORY GLOBAL AWARDS
2024-08-09 18:30 - 22:00 | The Horseshoe Arena, 2514 Arena Trl., Midland, TX, 79701, United States
SOCIALITE JOURNEY AWARD CEREMONY
Special Guest Mervin Mayo
Fundraiser Event At HORSESHOE ARENA 2514 Arena Trl. Midland, TX 79701
Doors open at 6:30 PM GALA DINNER with LIVE PERFORMANCES from 7:00 to 10:00 PM
For more information call 1-844-467-7355
Tickets $45.00 per person
Table Sponsor: $1,200.00

VIP Sponsor $2,500.00

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
2024-10-31 18:30 - 21:00 | Abilene Christian University, 1600 Campus Ct, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
The Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual meeting and banquet on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 6:30PM at the Hunter Welcome Center located at 1949 ACU Dr on the campus of Abilene Christian University. Our guest speaker is McMurry graduate, Terrance Thomas who has dedicated his life to transformation. He published his first book in 2011, “We Must Fail To Succeed”.

Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased by calling Floyd Miller at (325)829-5585 or send an email to 1975ABCC@gmail.com.

HOWDY HOLIDAYS A TEXAS CHRISTMAS
2024-11-07 17:00 - 2024-11-10 17:00 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ABILENE INVITES YOU TO HOWDY HOLIDAYS A TEXAS CHRISTMAS.
NOVEMBER 7-10, 2024, ABILENE CONVENTION CENTER
TICKETS AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT WWW.JRLEAGUEABILENE.COM
EVENTS INCLUDE: PREVIEW PARTY (Howdy Happy Hour); STYLE SHOW (Stetsons and Stilettos); BRUNCH WITH SANTA (Lil Wranglers Brunch; EAT, SIP, SHOP! (A Market Hall Package) and MARKET HALL (Let’s Shop Yall!)

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION BANQUET
2025-01-20 18:00 - 21:30 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
The Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating its 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. banquet on January 20, 2025, at the Abilene Convention Center located at 1100 N. Sixth St. We will have a Meet and Greet beginning at 6:00 PM and the program starts at 6:30 PM. Our theme this year is “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” (1963)
Our speaker this year is Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, CEO Carmell Corporation. She is the Founder and CEO Emeritus of Brain Trust which encompasses Brain Trust Agency, Brain Trust Founders Studio, and Brain Trust Fund I. Kendra is the author of The Beauty of Success: Start, Grow and Accelerate Your Brand and the host of the Business of the Beat podcast. She was born in Augsburg, Germany but spent her formative years here in Abilene, starting with Day Nursery of Abilene to Taylor Elementary School before a promotion took her parents to the Austin, Texas area. Her bachelor’s degree is from Purdue University and her MBA from Keller Grad School of Management DeVry University. We are excited to have Mrs. Kendra Bracken-Ferguson as our speaker.
Seating and table information are as follows: Individual tickets: $40.00 Table for 10: $400.00
For ticket information, please call (325) 829-5585 or (325) 665-1400 or email 1975abcc@gmail.com. No tickets will be sold at the door.

CINCO de MAYO
2025-05-05
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all day followed by the 10th annual parade downtown Abilene beginning at 6:00PM

MEMORIAL DAY
2025-05-26
This holiday is a federal holiday in the United States, observed to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U. S. Armed Forces.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION KICKOFF BREAKFAST
2025-06-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Please join the Abilene Black Chamber’s KICKOFF BREAKFAST on June 14, 2025, at 8:00AM
Keynote Speaker Floyd Miller “Who Moved My Cheese?”
