We are thrilled to share the highlights from our recent virtual event on March 22nd focused on the economic impact of women and minorities, along with the benefits of minority-owned small businesses. The discussions were enriching, empowering, and truly inspiring!

On April 18, 2024 the Wiregrass Black Chamber of Commerce & the Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce held a workshop, Artificial Intelligence, Small Business Digital Literacy Tour, Breaking A.I. & ChatGPT Barriers for Black Brands.  The event was held at the Carver Museum of located at 305 N. Foster St., Dothan, AL 36303.  The presenter was Neena R. Speer, Esq. Attorney & Founder Neena the LAST Brand, LLC.

On September 23rd, 2023 the Wiregrass Black Chamber of Commerce held their first ever Business Expo in Dothan, Alabama at the Dothan Housing Authorities Event Room.  The event featured business from around the Wiregrass Area, Guest Speaker Maurice Scott an Attorney & President/owner of Credit USA and TV Personality from OWN Music was provided by the 2-2-5 Uptown Band.  Sponsors of the event included Dothan Housing Authority, Alabama State Chamber of Commerce, SBDC Alabama Auburn, Wells Fargo Bank, Dream Center, and the NAACP Economic Development Program.

On July 26 – 27, 2023, the Wiregrass Black Chamber of Commerce held a Quickbooks Training.  The goal was to show businesses how to properly setup Quickbooks and to help them track and present their finacial reports better.  This would help them manage their businesses better and help the obtain funding by being able to show properly prepared financial reports.  The training was sponsored by the Alabama State Black Chamber of Commer and QuickBooks.  The presenter handling the training was CWJ Group of Semmes, Alabama.

On June 15th and 16th Members of the Wiregrass Black Chamber of Commerce attended the Alabama State Black Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurs & Innovation Conference Summer 2023.  The event was held at the Historic Ensley Entertainment District, Tuxedo Ballroom, 2001 Avenue D, Birmingham, AL 35218.  The conference featured several speakers from different industries and representatives from Valley bank, PNC Bank, SBDC, Alabama Power, Hope Foundation, and more.