Your investment in the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce (DBCC) is important to your business and the economic development of the entire city. Membership in the Chamber provides advantages designed to meet business needs in areas of business promotions, networking, advertising, education, and legislative representation. Here are some specific benefits:

Involvement
As a Chamber member, you are part of an active solution driven organization. The Chamber serves as a catalyst to resolve key business issues. Members are encouraged
to participate in committee work designed to have an impact on the quality of life for everyone. By working with other business leaders in a cooperative fashion, the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce produces positive results.

Membership Referrals and Directory
The chamber receives thousands of inquiries each year from consumers for products   and services. Individuals are referred to Chamber members in an effort to provide increased clientele and profits to members. In addition, the Chamber publishes a membership directory that list all business members; it is used throughout the metroplex by consumers and corporations as a handy reference for products and services.

DBCC Update
Membership in the Chamber entitles you to receive a copy of the "DBCC Update". The Chamber's newsletter is the single most important vehicle for communicating with our members and the entire business community. The "DBCC Update" includes information on DBCC programs, activities, departmental updates, feature stories and member profiles.

Networking
Members have an opportunity to attend open house following each monthly board/ membership meeting, giving members first-hand knowledge of facilities, services and/or products in a relaxing atmosphere that promotes valuable business contacts. Quarterly mixers feature presentations on special topics. The general meetings are held the third Thursday of every month, beginning at 6:30 P.M., at the Dallas Black Chamber office.

    Other Chamber Services:

• Meeting Room Facility

• PacifiCare, A United Healthcare Company

• Contract Bid Information

• Business Mentoring Program/consultations

• Job Opportunity Listing

• Long Distance Discounts

• Area Attractions Discounts

• Sponsorship Opportunities

• Resource Library

• Member Businesses Brochure Display

• Visitor Information Center

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The DBCC/ Community Service Award is currently sponsored by the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce and Wells Fargo Bank. This prestigious award provides recognition to its recipient and a contribution to the recipients favorite charity/ charities. The award is presented during the DBCC's Annual Banquet.

The Dallas community responds to the DBCC/ Community Service Award by nominating a meritorious group of outstanding volunteers who have distinguished themselves both in the forefront and behind the scene. The recipients are hailed as shining examples of community servants having a positive and lasting impact on the growth and improvement of the community. The following nomination criteria is used (1) Nominee must be a Dallas County resident for at least five years with at least three years of civic involvement in the African American community' (2) The Nominee's service to the community must be in a volunteer capacity and the service rendered must be broad in scope; and, (3) the Nominee must show dedication to the African American community and be an outstanding, community-minded individual.

Over the past twelve years more than 60 non-profit organizations and agencies in Dallas' African American community have received over $115,000 in contributions through the recognition of outstanding volunteers by the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce.

The Dallas Black Chamber's Annual Banquet presents a keynote speaker of national or local prominence. This outstanding community event is generally attended by 1200-1600 DBCC corporate, small business, and individual supporters.