2025-08-01T08:52:57-07:00 2024-12-31 421585901 NANETTE K MILLER CPA PC 2450 VIRGINIA AVE NW E309 WASHINGTON DC 20037 990 2024-01-01 823593199 GREATER WASHINGTON DC BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GREA 2025605629 1816 12TH STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20009 DANIELLE WALKER DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND ADMINIST 2025605629 2025-04-15 true true NAN MILLER CPA P00620061 2024637600 2025-08-01 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DANIELLE WALKER 1816 12TH STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20009 565412 false X GWBCC.ORG X 2020 DC SUPPORTING THE NEED FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION. ADDITIONALLY, PROMOTING BLACK BUSINESS GROWTH IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THROUGH THE FACILITATION OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. 12 12 3 15 0 0 1265001 556204 0 0 18131 9208 1283132 565412 1000 9700 0 317418 337537 0 25387 929124 322212 1247542 669449 35590 -104037 164120 64474 7900 12291 156220 52183 SUPPORTING THE NEED FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION. 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Description: SALE OF GOODS 2024: 9208. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED PREPAID EXPENSES AND DEFERRED CHARGES 0 0 false false false false false false false false false AISHA BOND 152500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 152500 0 0 0 Pt VI, Line 12c THE ORGANIZATION HAS APPOINTED PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING AND IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND THE POLICY IS ANNUALLY REVIEWED BY ALL IN THE ORGANIZATION. Pt VI, Line 15b COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED USING FAIR MARKET VALUE AND 990 COMPARISONS FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. Pt VI, Line 19 ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE/ACCESSIBLE VIA PHYSICAL/ELECTRONIC UPON REQUEST. Pt VI, Line 15a COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED USING FAIR MARKET VALUE AND 990 COMPARISONS FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. Other PART III, LINE 4(a): GWBCC PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: 2024 GWBCC PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE BLACK BUSINESSES IN DC. OUR GOALS ARE TO RETAIN AND STRENGTHEN BUSINESSES AND IMPROVE BUSINESS GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES. OPEN HOUSE/BUSINESS SUMMIT GWBCC OPEN HOUSE - BUSINESS SUMMIT MARCH 26, 2024 - THURGOOD MARSHALL CENTER 10-6PM o EVENT DETAILS: 70 PARTICIPANTS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) - WITH MICHAEL BUTLER OFFERED SIX (6) 30-MINUTE SESSIONS THE SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (SBA) - WITH DAVID HINCAPIE OFFERED SIX (6) 30-MINUTE SESSIONS PANELS/SESSIONS: LEGISLATIVE SERIES WITH COUNCILMEMBER BROOKE PINTO, WARD 2 DC APEX ACCELERATOR OVERVIEW WITH JAMES GOODMAN, MANAGER, DC APEX ACCELERATORS PROGRAM DIVISION SPORTS WAGERING 101: OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND WITH KEITH HOWARD MEET DSLBDS INNOVATION & EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS FOR EVERYONE DEMYSTIFYING THE CERTIFIED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (CBE) PROGRAM PANEL DISCUSSION: DC DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER PROTECTION (DLCP) NETWORKING RECEPTION WITH DSLBD DIRECTOR, ROSEMARY SUGGS-EVANS JULY 30, 2024 - ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTER 10:30 AM - 6 PM o EVENT DETAILS: 60 PARTICIPANTS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - ONE-ON-ONE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SPECIFIC TO THE NEEDS OF THEIR BUSINESS: THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) - WITH MICHAEL BUTLER OFFERED SIX (6) 30-MINUTE SESSIONS PANELS/SESSIONS: PERSONAL FINANCIAL PREPAREDNESS - DISB AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS HOW MENTORSHIP CAN SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF YOUR BUSINESS HOSTED BY THE COALITION OF NONPROFIT HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CNHED) ELEVATE GRADUATES CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT AND THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN DC WITH DCLP COMMUNITY CONVERSATION/THE ART OF BUSINESS RESOURCE TABLES: DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER PROTECTION (DLCP) DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SECURITIES AND BANKING (DISB) COALITION FOR NON-PROFIT HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CNHED) WASHINGTON AREA COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND (WACIF) CITIZENS BANK LATINO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER (LEDC) OCTOBER 29, 2024 - ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTER 11 AM - 7 PM o EVENT DETAILS: 68 PARTICIPANTS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - ONE-ON-ONE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SPECIFIC TO THE NEEDS OF THEIR BUSINESS: THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) - WITH MICHAEL BUTLER OFFERED FOUR (4) 1-HOUR SESSIONS FOLEY & LARDNER LLP OFFERED SIX (6) 30-MINUTE SESSIONS PANELS/SESSIONS: GWBCCS PRESIDENTS CIRCLE INFORMATION SESSION PRESENTED BY BOLA AUDENA, MBA, PMP, MBA GROWTH PARTNERS MANAGING PARTNER SBA BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS - VALUE PROPOSITION CANVAS PRESENTED BY DAVID HINCAPIE, LENDER RELATIONS SPECIALIST, VETERAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER LEGISLATIVE LUNCH SERIES REPRESENTATIVE OYE HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE AIRPORT AUTHORITY: ACCESS TO CONTRACTING ACCESS TO CONCESSIONS PRESENTED BY FRAPORT SECURING CAPITAL: BEST TIPS TO APPLY FOR FINANCING W/THE EAGLEBANK TEAM DOING BUSINESS WITH UNITED AIRLINES MEET THE PRIMES: CLARK, SUFFOLK, TURNER, WHITTING-TURNER OPEN HOUSE RECEPTION TANISHA LEWIS, VICE PRESIDENT OF DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND SOCIAL IMPACT MWAA RESOURCE TABLES DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SECURITIES AND BANKING (DISB) DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER PROTECTION (DLCP) COALITION FOR NON-PROFIT HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CNHED) BUSINESS WEBINARS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS MONEY SMART MONDAYS (WEBINAR SERIES) - SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (SBA) PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SBA PRESENTED BY: DAVID HINCAPIE, LENDER RELATIONS SPECIALIST, VETERAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA DISTRICT OFFICE, U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION o TOPICS INCLUDE: RECORD KEEPING BANKING SERVICES: BANKING PARTNERS BUILDING CREDIT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT EVENT STATS: o TOTAL # OF WEBINARS = 6 o SUM OF REGISTRANTS/ATTENDEES = 466 o COST TO RUN PROGRAMING - FREE W/SBA PARTNERSHIP o SHARING ON A LARGER SCALE, THE REGISTRATION AND ATTENDANCE INCREASED CONSISTENTLY. GWBCC & EAGLEBANK SMALL BUSINESS (WEBINAR SERIES) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EAGLEBANK PRESENTED BY MACEO CLARK (MODERATOR), VP COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT PROGRAM MANAGER AND MEMBERS OF THE SMALL BUSINESS TEAM o TOPICS INCLUDE: MANAGING CASH FLOW - PRACTICAL PROBLEM SOLVING PLANNING FOR A HEALTHY BUSINESS - START-UP: FROM PLAN TO REALITY RISK MANAGEMENT - PLANNING FOR WHAT YOU CAN AND CANNOT CONTROL ORGANIZATIONAL TIPS - PROS AND CONS OF BUSINESS STRUCTURES EVENT STATS: o TOTAL # OF EVENTS = 5 o SUM OF REGISTRANTS/ATTENDEES = 40 o COST TO RUN PROGRAMING - FREE W/EAGLEBANK PARTNERSHIP NETWORKING EVENTS JUNETEENTH RECEPTION - JUNE 18, 2024 GWBCCS ANNUAL GALA IS A PRESTIGIOUS CELEBRATION HONORING BLACK EXCELLENCE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. THIS ELEGANT EVENING FEATURES INSPIRING SPEAKERS, DISTINGUISHED HONOREES, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. THE EVENT SERVES AS BOTH A CULTURAL TRIBUTE AND A PLATFORM TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BLACK BUSINESSES IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON AREA WHILE FOSTERING FUTURE GROWTH AND COLLABORATION. WASHINGTON DC - A GLOBAL GRAND SLAM - JUNE 25, 2024 HOSTED AT NATIONALS PARK AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SELECTUSA, GWBCC INVITED DC BUSINESS LEADERS AND CITY OFFICIALS TO GET AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH INTERNATIONAL GUESTS ATTENDING THE SELECTUSA INVESTMENT SUMMIT. REGIONAL BLACK CHAMBER ROUNDTABLE - JULY 19, 2024 HOSTED AT THE CONTINENT (1100 VERMONT AVE., NW), GWBCC INVITED REGIONAL CHAMBERS AND GUESTS TO COLLABORATE WITH DYNAMIC AND RELATIVE/STRATEGIC PARTNERS HOLDING CONVERSATIONS ON THE STATE OF BLACK BUSINESSES AND ADDRESSING INEQUITIES IN THE MOST DISPARAGED SECTORS WITHIN THE BLACK BUSINESS COMMUNITY. TOPICS COVERED INCLUDED: o RETURNING CITIZENS o CANNABIS ENTREPRENEURS o ARTISTS AND CREATIVES ACCOMPLISHMENTS LONGTERM SUSTAINABILITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH TO DEVELOP A LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY PLAN, GWBCC ENGAGED MULTIPLE PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPED PROGRAMMING IN TANDEM WITH ESTABLISHED CORPORATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH VARIED RESOURCES, YET SIMILAR GOALS. GWBCC ALSO ESTABLISHED AND SECURED ITS REPUTATION IN THE ECONOMIC ECOSYSTEM OF THE GREATER WASHINGTON AREA THROUGH ITS SUBSTANTIVE PROGRAMMING AND BY HOSTING SMALL AND LARGE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH KEY PLAYERS WITHIN VARIED INDUSTRIES. GWBCC ACHIEVED SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA: 1. OPEN HOUSE AND BUSINESS SUMMIT: ON OCTOBER 29, 2024, GWBCC HOSTED AN OPEN HOUSE AT THE ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTER, ATTRACTING ENTREPRENEURS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUSINESS LEADERS. THE EVENT SHOWCASED THE CHAMBERS COMMITMENT TO COLLABORATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH WITHIN THE BLACK BUSINESS COMMUNITY, OFFERING VALUABLE RESOURCES AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. 2. SECOND CHANCE HIRING WEBINAR: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SECOND CHANCE HIRING ALLIANCE (SCHA), GWBCC CO-HOSTED A WEBINAR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2024, TO EDUCATE EMPLOYERS ON THE BENEFITS OF SECOND-CHANCE HIRING. THE EVENT FEATURED EXPERTS AND ADVOCATES SHARING STRATEGIES FOR CREATING INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES AND SUPPORTING JUSTICE-IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH EMPLOYMENT. 3. JUNETEENTH RECEPTION: GWBCC ORGANIZED THE ART OF BLACK BUSINESS JUNETEENTH RECEPTION ON JUNE 18, 2024, CELEBRATING BLACK ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CULTURE. THE EVENT PROVIDED A PLATFORM FOR NETWORKING AND HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BLACK BUSINESSES IN THE REGION. 4. COLLABORATION WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: GWBCC PARTNERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER PROTECTION (DLCP) FOR AN OPEN HOUSE FEATURING DYNAMIC PANELS FROM DISB, CNHED, AND DLCP AGENCY LEADERS. THE EVENT COVERED BUSINESS SUPPORT, FUNDING, AND PERSONAL FINANCE, DEMONSTRATING GWBCCS ROLE IN CONNECTING MEMBERS WITH ESSENTIAL RESOURCES. 5. ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION: GWBCC CONTINUED TO SERVE AS A STRONG POLITICAL ADVOCATE FOR BLACK BUSINESSES, ENGAGING WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL POLITICAL LEADERS TO PROMOTE POLICIES BENEFICIAL TO ITS MEMBERS. THE CHAMBER PROVIDED UPDATES ON RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF BLACK ENTREPRENEURS. 6. NETWORKING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, GWBCC OFFERED NUMEROUS NETWORKING EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND SEMINARS AIMED AT FOSTERING BUSINESS GROWTH, SHARING BEST PRACTICES, AND PROVIDING EDUCATION ON VARIOUS ASPECTS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP. 7. DATA CAPTURE AND FORECASTING: GWBCC ENHANCED ITS DATA COLLECTION AND FORECASTING CAPABILITIES BY IMPLEMENTING GROWTHZONE CRM, A POWERFUL CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. THIS PLATFORM ALLOWS THE CHAMBER TO BETTER TRACK MEMBER ENGAGEMENT, ANALYZE BUSINESS TRENDS, AND PROVIDE DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS TO SUPPORT BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES IN THE REGION. THE SYSTEM ALSO STREAMLINES MEMBERSHIP MANAGEMENT, EVENT COORDINATION, AND COMMUNICATION EFFORTS, ENSURING A MORE PERSONALIZED AND EFFICIENT EXPERIENCE FOR MEMBERS. THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS REFLECT GWBCCS UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO PROMOTING BLACK BUSINESS GROWTH THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS. Pt VI, Line 11b EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE 990 IN DETAIL PRIOR TO SUBMITTING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.