Membership Benefits
Take advantage of the benefits by joining MBC!
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
- Business capacity building strategies.
- Discounted rates on website design, marketing materials and bookkeeping services. Other discounted services are being developed.
