Membership Benefits

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Innovative networking programs, online seminars, events, business related articles, Blogs, and information are just a few of the opportunities MBC members receive. MBC membership is a way to help build the community’s economic base, adding to local job creation and reducing unemployment. You’ll create shared economic benefits through strategic alliances and partnerships - simultaneously strengthening your business model and public image.  


MBC offers privately-owned small minority-owned firms a variety of workshops and services that help strengthen their ties with other minority and non-minority-owned business entities locally, regionally and nationally.

Opportunities include:


  • mentorship program.
  • marketing plan development assistance
  • business plan development
  • e-commerce strategies
  • referral services to local organization that provide training and services
  • government contracting opportunity referral
  • link to small business investment programs

 

In addition to educational workshops, majority MBE's have access to:

    • Networking opportunities throughout the year such as general membership meetings, business after hours, out-of-state business forums, seminars, and workshop opportunities.
    • Annual events — that enable small businesses to cultivate business relationships with other regional and national MBE’s as well as non-MBE’s.
    • Opportunities for sharing best practices, trends, and innovative approaches that help increase the number of business partnerships with MBE’s.
    • Over 10 Training offerings per year online and offline to help develop and refine your business management skills.
    • A list of resources that can address almost any business topic from best practice sales strategies to the difference between a debit and credit.
    • Mentoring opportunities that provide guidance and accountability to move you towards business excellence
    • Helping MBE’s expand their capacity and capabilities.
    • Discounted rates on website design, marketing materials and bookkeeping services. Other discounted services are being developed.

 

 

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