Milwaukee, WI.– The energy was building, the crowd was ready, and the future of Black entrepreneurship in Milwaukee was shining brighter than ever! Tonight, the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce celebrated two dynamic entrepreneurs who were present to receive a combined $10,500 in funding at the 2025 Pitch Finale. But that’s not all—the mic was hot and new contenders were stepping […]
The Hyatt Place & Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce Presented A Cultural & Culinary Celebration
Milwaukee, WI. – Community members and hotel guests enjoyed an exciting celebration at Milwaukee’s Downtown Hyatt Place. This dynamic, culturally enriching experience was for all ages; it was a partnership with The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce (TWBCC). They teamed up for the third year in a row to honor Black History Month. The event […]
President Biden Visits Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes President Joe Biden returned to Milwaukee on Wednesday. This was his third trip to the battleground state of Wisconsin this year as the 2024 race for president heats up. The visit began at Hero Plumbing, a Black owned business at 4365 N 27th in the Garden Homes neighborhood owned by Rashawn Spivey. […]
Wisconsin Black Chamber Commits One Million Dollars to 99-year Old Black Owned Bank
Milwaukee)—Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce announced on February 21st its commitment to deposit $1 million in Columbia Savings & Loan Association—Wisconsin’s only Black-owned bank. The $1 million deposit from the chamber marks one of the largest deposits in the bank’s 99-year history, and this single commitment will increase the size of the bank’s total assets […]