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Empowering Established Black Businesses to Drive Growth & Success

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What You'll Get

Personal Assessments

Understand your strengths and areas for growth.

Peer-to-Peer Support

Work with like-minded business leaders to solve challenges.

Growth Workshops

Hands-on workshops that help you scale your business.

"The President Circle helped our business grow by 200% in a year. We wouldn't have achieved this without the support of the group." - John Doe, CEO of XYZ

- John Doe, CEO

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join?

Established business owners with at least 10 employees and $1 million in revenue.

What is the commitment?

Monthly half-day sessions, plus access to peer support and growth resources.

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The Art of

Black Business

Celebrating Enterprise.

Investing in Tomorrow.

The Art of Black Business is a signature fundraising experience of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, corporate partners, and community champions to celebrate Black enterprise and invest in its continued growth.

Join us for an evening that celebrates what Black businesses create, contribute, and make possible across the Greater Washington region.
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Thursday,
October 22, 2026

6:00 PM–9:00 PM

The Point

Washington, DC

Business leaders, entrepreneurs, community champions

Proceeds Support GWBCC Programs and Initiatives

Why It Matters

When Black Businesses Grow, Communities Grow With Them.

Black-owned businesses create jobs, build wealth, introduce new ideas, serve communities, and contribute to the economic vitality of the Greater Washington region.
Yet sustainable business growth requires more than ambition. Entrepreneurs need access to relationships, capital, customers, contracts, knowledge, and opportunities to scale.
That is the work of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce.
Through business development programs, strategic partnerships, advocacy, procurement opportunities, executive programming, and ecosystem-building, GWBCC helps entrepreneurs move from starting businesses to building enduring enterprises.

Supporting The Art of Black Business means investing in that work.

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Our Impact

Strengthen Businesses

Help entrepreneurs gain access to resources, relationships, knowledge, and opportunities that support sustainable growth.

Expand Opportunity

Create stronger connections among Black businesses, corporations, government, institutions, and the broader regional economy.

Build an Ecosystem

Support a business community where entrepreneurs can start, grow, scale, collaborate, and build lasting economic impact.

How You Can Support

There Is More Than One Way to Make an Impact

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Donate to the Silent Auction

Contribute a product, professional service, dining experience, hotel stay, artwork, entertainment package, wellness experience, or another distinctive offering.

Become an Event Sponsor

Position your organization alongside GWBCC and demonstrate your commitment to entrepreneurship, economic opportunity, and the Greater Washington business community.

Experience The Art of Black Business

Join business leaders, entrepreneurs, partners, and community stakeholders for an evening of celebration, connection, and impact.

Build With GWBCC

Interested in supporting Black businesses beyond one evening? Explore opportunities to collaborate with GWBCC through programming, procurement, sponsorship, corporate partnerships, and other initiatives.

FAQs

What is The Art of Black Business?

The Art of Black Business is a GWBCC fundraising experience celebrating Black entrepreneurship and generating support for the Chamber’s work to strengthen businesses throughout the Greater Washington region.
Businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs, artists, restaurants, hotels, professional service firms, entertainment providers, and other partners may submit products, services, or experiences for consideration.
No. We welcome contributions from businesses and organizations that support GWBCC’s mission. The auction will also intentionally showcase outstanding Black-owned businesses throughout the region.
We are particularly interested in distinctive products and experiences, including hospitality, dining, travel, entertainment, sports, art, wellness, luxury/lifestyle products, professional services, and executive experiences.

Can I contribute a professional service?

Yes. High-value professional and executive services can make excellent auction experiences. Please clearly identify the scope, value, limitations, and redemption process when submitting.
Contributors may be recognized through auction materials and related event promotion. Recognition will vary based on the contribution and event communications.
Complete our Auction Contribution Form with your business information, contribution description, estimated retail value, logo, images, and fulfillment details.
We would be happy to discuss sponsorship and broader partnership opportunities with your organization.

Be Part of the Bigger Picture.

Celebrate enterprise. Expand opportunity. Invest in what comes next.


Whether you contribute an auction experience, become a sponsor, attend the event, or build a longer-term partnership with GWBCC, your participation helps strengthen the ecosystem Black businesses need to thrive.

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