The Southern Connecticut Black Chamber of Commerce, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a business organization committed to "Leveling the Playing Field" for minority-owned businesses. From providing educational seminars, free access to bids to monitoring legislation, our group is dedicated to helping small, women and minority businesses become part of the mainstream enterprise. Our organizatio
n's initiatives are as follows:
Certification: To bridge the gap between municipalities, large companies, and small minority businesses by providing an affordable accessible certification process and acting as a conduit for these entities to come together. Government: To insure that state and local legislation reflects the diversity of our communities, make sure that public and private entities are meeting their minority participation quotas, and keeping elected officials informed of the needs of the community. Education: To educate small business owners and close the information divide, through seminars, forums, and mentorship. Technology: To help our members keep up with the changing trends in business by bridging the technology divide. The Future: To foster entrepreneurship among the youth, by exposing them to the business environment through mentorship programs and business expos.
