Driving Value
The success stories of our certification are countless and growing.Whatever way you do business, no matter the customer you serve, the ByBlack certification has a use case and value proposition for you.
ByBlack Certification
Our Black-owned business certification is a pathway to new opportunities. Providing our reviewer team the data points we need to certify your company establishes you as a trusted vendor and potential partner. Our partners at the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. receive frequent requests from local & federal government agencies, corporate partners and everyday consumers who want to spend money with Black businesses they can trust.
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Educational Opportunities
Certified Black-owned businesses receive free access to major USBC events and national conferences. We also work with companies and government partners to create specialized skills building, seminars, and training that will help you navigate the ever-changing economic landscape.
Grants & Potential Funding Programs
Discover the ByBlack Grant List, your gateway to millions of dollars in grant opportunities for diverse small businesses. This comprehensive resource covers national, regional, corporate, and private funding sources, regularly updated to help your business thrive. Explore the possibilities here and take your business to the next level.
Corporate Sponsored Matchmaking Events
The USBC helped give away almost $5 million in grants to businesses in 2020. We expect local chambers, corporate sponsors, and the USBC to give away even more in-kind funds, economic support, and business opportunities in the year to come. Becoming certified enables us to help ensure your business has access to these opportunities when and where they’re happening.
Access to Exclusive Community Network
ByBlack is dedicated to connecting our network of Certified Black business owners. As a member of the community, you will have an all-access pass to make fruitful connections, join lively conversations, and showcase what makes your business special.
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How ByBlack Supports Our Businesses
At ByBlack, we try to bring Black business to the masses virtually and physically. See the people and the events that make our work special.
The Largest Black-Owned Brewery
In celebration of Black History Month, ByBlack collaborated with Full Circle Brewing and Sonoma Cider, to release a beer and cider in celebration of Black History Month. The partnership hoped to increase the visibility of Black-owned breweries and address the under-representation of Blacks in the craft beer and cider industry, which is less than 1% Black-owned.
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The First Certified Black Sports League
In a slam-dunk moment for pro sports history, ByBlack and the USBC have officially recognized The Big 3 Basketball League as the first Black-owned and operated enterprise, scoring big for diversity and inclusion.
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The Story of MGM Resorts and Duke & Dame
The 2021 ByBlack Conference at MGM National Harbor was coming up, and Assistant Procurement Operations Manager Deb Robinson began her quest to discover spirits from diverse suppliers that could be featured at a conference happy hour. One brand stood out: Duke & Dame Salted Caramel Whiskey. She reached out to Harbor Wines to connect with Owner Chima Burey… the rest was history!
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“It’s nice to be a part of something that sees your value. Thank you for creating space for businesses like mine to be recognized.”
Gwen Beloti
Owner of Gwen Beloti Collection LLC
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