African American Business Council
The vision of the African American Business Council is to strategically position black businesses for inclusion and success through opportunity, education, exposure, entrepreneurship, economic development, and public policy advocacy. We are committed to leading, educating, and advocating to grow African American-owned businesses and to create and grow a thriving African American middle class in Wilmington.
Tracey Newkirk founded the council with Chamber CEO Natalie English in 2018 with the mission to empower African American owned businesses and professionals and to help stimulate economic development.
Members include some of Wilmington’s major movers and shakers who are dedicated to breaking down barriers and connecting people to ensure the next great innovator, entrepreneur, or small business owner will have a smoother road to prosperity. Join today to build connections and to address policy issues for African American owned small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Cape Fear region.
2024 Meeting Schedule:
January 17, 8:30-10:00am
April 17, 8:30-10:00am
September 18, 8:30-10:00am
November 23, 11:00am-4:00pm - Small Business Holiday Bazaar
December 11, 5:30-7:30pm - Council Year in Review Celebration
