New York City Black Chamber of Commerce

What New York City Black Chamber of Commerce does

The New York City Black Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in August 2011 (EIN 45-2947617) and headquartered at 48 Wall Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10005, under the leadership of CEO Tosha Miller. It serves Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and aspiring business owners across New York City, New York State, and New Jersey, providing free business technical assistance, SBA certification guidance across the 8(a), WOSB, and HUBZone programs, and a job board connecting members to employment opportunities. The organization also operates a dedicated Brooklyn office for the IRS VITA free tax-preparation program and runs the Next Gen Program to develop the next generation of Black business owners. It holds a federally registered trademark on its name and brand.

The organization's product surface consists of non-software, human-delivered services rather than a technology platform: advisory services, certification preparation, in-person tax preparation, program-based youth engagement, and grant distribution. The underlying technology footprint is limited to standard web presence and operational tools to coordinate members, programs, and grant applications; there is no proprietary platform architecture described in the available information.

As a 501(c)(3), the business model is grant- and donation-funded rather than revenue-generating. Operating revenue is derived from membership dues, corporate philanthropic grants (notably a Verizon/LISC-funded $10,000 small-business grant program), individual donations, and pass-through funding associated with the IRS VITA program. The go-to-market approach is community-driven, relying on partnerships with federal agencies (SBA, IRS), corporate sponsors (Verizon, LISC), and grassroots outreach to Black-owned businesses across the tri-state region.

Name

New York City Black Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Black Chamber of Commerce of New York City Inc

Website

https://bccnyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The New York City Black Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 that provides free business technical assistance, SBA certification support, VITA tax preparation, and grant programs to Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across New York City, New York State, and New Jersey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Development Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

akta.pro primary industry

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Business technical assistance
• Minority business development
• Government contracting support
• Tax preparation services
• Small business consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN: 45-2947617), the NYCBCC generates revenue through donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Donate page references donor-advised fund contributions.
2. Membership Fees: The organization offers a membership application process, suggesting revenue is partially generated through annual membership dues from small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The New York City Black Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free one-on-one business technical assistance, management consulting, and M/WBE certification support (including SBA 8(a), WOSB, and HUBZone programs) to African American and other minority-owned small businesses in New York City and New York State. It also connects members to government and corporate procurement contracts, operates an IRS-sponsored VITA free tax preparation program, runs a job board for job seekers, and delivers the Next Gen youth entrepreneurship program.

Product overview

The New York City Black Chamber of Commerce operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a suite of business support services to African American-owned businesses and underserved communities. The organization functions as a service-based membership platform rather than a technology product company. Core offerings include: (1) One-On-One Free Business Technical Assistance for business and management consulting; (2) SBA Programs providing government contracting assistance including 8(a), WOSB, and HUBZone certifications; (3) Verizon Digital Ready Grant Program offering $10,000 grants; (4) VITA free tax preparation services; (5) Job Board for employment opportunities; (6) Next Gen Program for youth entrepreneurship; (7) Event Registration for member events; and (8) Membership Application for business development and procurement connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• One-On-One Free Business Technical Assistance Free business and management consulting services delivered one-on-one to small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and small businesses in historically underutilized business zones.
• SBA Programs Government contracting certification and assistance including the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program, HUBZone Program, and M/WBE certification at the state and city levels.
• Verizon Digital Ready Grant Program $10,000 grant program for U.S.-based for-profit small businesses (excluding nonprofits), administered in partnership with Verizon and LISC; applicants must complete eligible courses or events and submit an application.
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Free in-person tax preparation service for individuals earning under $90,000 annually, operated as an IRS-sponsored VITA program with IRS-trained and certified volunteers.
• Job Board Online job board that aggregates employment opportunities and job search resources for job seekers, including those in the African American community.
• Next Gen Program Youth-focused entrepreneurship and leadership development program targeting the next generation of African American business owners.
• Event Registration Event registration platform for member events, President Club receptions, and community development programs hosted by the NYCBCC.
• Membership Application Annual membership program connecting African American-owned businesses and minority entrepreneurs to procurement contracts, business development resources, networking events, and the Chamber's services.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LISC Verizon Digital ReadycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) partnered with Verizon to offer the Digital Ready program, providing $10,000 grants to 50 small businesses. NYCBCC serves as a partner organization helping to promote and facilitate access to this grant program for its members and the community. The program requires applicants to complete eligible courses or events through 2026.
• SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NYCBCC offers SBA programs including the 8(a) Business Development Program, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program, and HUBZone Program. The organization serves as a resource and guide for small businesses seeking to access SBA contracting opportunities and certifications.
• IRS (Internal Revenue Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NYCBCC operates a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program, which is an IRS-sponsored free tax preparation program established in 1969. Volunteers undergo training and testing certified by the IRS.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NAACP: National civil rights organization with economic development and small business support programs for African American communities — comparable mission and constituency at much larger scale.
• Small Business Development Centers (SBDC): Federally funded network providing free business consulting, training, and procurement assistance to small businesses — directly comparable in free advisory services, though serving a broader (non-minority-targeted) constituency.
• National Urban League: Large national civil rights and economic empowerment organization with programs supporting Black entrepreneurship, workforce development, and small business — comparable in mission and constituency, but broader scope and significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. National nonprofit chamber of commerce serving African American-owned businesses with advocacy, supplier-diversity programming, and corporate/government contracting connections — directly comparable mission and member profile to NYCBCC, but operating at a national rather than regional scale.
• National Black Chamber of Commerce: Long-standing national chamber advocating for Black-owned business interests and connecting members to procurement, capital, and certification resources. Closely comparable in mission, services (advocacy + procurement access), and constituency.
• New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Regional NYC chamber focused on Hispanic/MBE/WBE business support, procurement access, and certification — directly comparable in geography, structure, and minority-business-support services to NYCBCC.
• SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): National nonprofit providing free business mentoring, technical assistance, and workshops to small business owners — directly comparable in the free technical assistance and consulting services offered to NYCBCC members.
• Asian American Chamber of Commerce of New York: NYC-based minority-focused chamber providing procurement access, certification support, and business development for Asian American-owned businesses — comparable as a co-located ethnic/minority chamber.

Regional players

• Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber operating in NYCBCC's same NYC geography, providing member services, advocacy, and programming to local small businesses — comparable as a regional business association but not minority-focused.
• Manhattan Chamber of Commerce: NYC-based chamber providing member services, networking, and advocacy to Manhattan businesses — comparable as a co-located regional business association serving small businesses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NYCBCC

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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