Black Chamber of Arizona
Top Keynote Speaker Dr. Velma Trayham to Headline 20th Annual Arizona National Nonpartisan Brunch at Congressional Black Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Acclaimed economic strategist, entrepreneur, and business speaker Dr. Velma Trayham (who is also President and CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona) will be a featured speaker at the 20th Annual Arizona National Nonpartisan Brunch, hosted by the HeroZona Foundation. The exclusive event will take place during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference….
Black Chamber of Arizona Announces 27th Anniversary Gala Presented by ASU & APS
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Black Chamber of Arizona has announced its 27th Anniversary Pinnacle Pathways Gala, to be held Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Sheraton Glendale Renaissance Ballroom. The event will be presented by Arizona State University and Arizona Public Service….
Hundreds Gather at Chandler Center for the Arts to Celebrate Black Business Excellence During National Black Business Month
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community leaders came together on Aug.1 at the Chandler Center for the Arts for a high-energy celebration kicking off National Black Business Month, hosted by the Black Chamber of Arizona in partnership with the City of Chandler….
Black Chamber of Arizona Kicks Off Third Impact AZ 2025 Cohort With $100K in Scholarships
PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Black Chamber of Arizona, in partnership with the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, will kick off the third cohort of its signature Impact AZ 2025 business accelerator with a full-day launch event Tuesday, July 8, at the Better Business Bureau Innovation & Event Hub Center in Phoenix….
Dr. Velma Trayham Joins Nation’s Top Business Leaders at A.G. Gaston Conference to Chart a New Path for Economic Empowerment
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Renowned business strategist, corporate advisor, and economic empowerment advocate Dr. Velma Trayham, CEO, Black Chamber of Arizona, will take the stage at the A.G. Gaston Conference, joining an elite lineup of business leaders, innovators, and policymakers dedicated to fostering economic growth and sustainable success for minority entrepreneurs….
22 Entrepreneurs Graduate from Arizona’s Largest Supplier Diversity Program, Impact AZ, Driving Economic Growth and Innovation
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Twenty-two entrepreneurs graduated from the Impact AZ 2025 Supplier Diversity Accelerator on Tuesday, January 14, during a ceremony held at the Arizona Public Service (APS) Headquarters in Phoenix, the Black Chamber of Arizona announced today….
The Black Chamber of Arizona Announces Recipients of SEDI Business Supportive Grant
PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Black Chamber of Arizona is proud to announce the recipients of its Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individual (SEDI) Business Supportive Grant designed to help address the challenges SEDI-owned businesses face. The recipients were officially recognized and spotlighted at the Black Chamber of Arizona’s 26th Anniversary Gala on December 13, where over 500 community leaders, national figures, and stakeholders gathered to celebrate economic impact and strides made to close the racial wealth gap….
Black Chamber of Arizona Celebrates 26th Anniversary Gala with Ron Busby as Keynote Speaker
PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Black Chamber of Arizona (BCAZ) proudly announces Ron Busby, President & CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., as the keynote speaker for its 26th Annual Pinnacle Awards Gala, to be held on December 13, 2024, at the SRP PERA Pavilion in Tempe, AZ. Presented by SRP and JP Morgan Chase, the gala will be a night of celebration, networking, and recognition of influential partners whose contributions have played a pivotal role in advancing BCAZ’s mission to support Black-owned businesses and underserved entrepreneurs across Arizona….
JPMorgan Chase Awards $25,000 Grant to Black Chamber of Arizona to Boost Entrepreneurial Growth and Economic Empowerment
PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Black Chamber of Arizona (BCAZ) is excited to announce that it has received a $25,000 seed funding grant from JPMorganChase. This generous contribution will fuel the Chamber’s mission to strengthen Black businesses and produce new economic buying power throughout Arizona. The funds will support key programs aimed at empowering Black entrepreneurs, providing pathways to financial growth, and fostering greater economic inclusion….
Black Chamber of Arizona Celebrates National Black Business Month
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Black Chamber of Arizona (BCAZ) Celebrates National Black Business Month with a Certification Day and Business Summit presented by Amazon and ASU, Aug. 21 and 28, 2024, at Memorial Union, ASU (Aug. 21) & Lush Café, Tempe (Aug. 28)….