Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce

What Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce does

The Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce (SVBCC) is a San Jose, California-based 501(c)(6) nonprofit chamber of commerce founded in 1989 with a 5-person staff. Its stated mission is to create, identify, and expand economic development opportunities for African American and minority businesses in Silicon Valley. Core offerings consist of tiered annual memberships ($160 individual, $260 silver business / non-profit, $510 gold business), corporate tiers ($2,010 standard, $5,010 corporate plus), strategic partnerships ($1,250–$1,750), and event sponsorship packages ranging from $2,010 (silver) to $25,010 (platinum), plus tax-deductible donations accepted via PayPal and Affinipay.

SVBCC delivers services through free one-on-one consulting with Chamber Business Advisors (CBAs) and SBDC-certified advisors, workshops and seminars, a small business incubator at 25 N. 14th Street in San Jose, youth education programs including the Next Generation Business Academy (operating since 2004) and the Bay Area Black Youth Tech-a-thon, a member directory, and a weekly California Business Connections radio show on KDOW 1220 AM in partnership with the California African American Chamber of Commerce. The organization also operates the affiliated Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurial Development (SVCED), a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation that enables tax-deductible contributions to support its educational and entrepreneurship programs.

The technology footprint is modest and consists of off-the-shelf SaaS tools rather than proprietary platforms: PayPal and Affinipay for payments, JotForm for vendor and consulting registration, Calendly for sponsorship appointments, Constant Contact and Contraqs for newsletter distribution, and social channels (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) plus the KDOW radio partnership for top-of-funnel awareness. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven — annual Health and Business Expo, member mixers, Technology Awards Gala, Small Business Services Summits — with self-serve membership enrollment through the website. Operating geographies are limited to Silicon Valley and Northern California, with no disclosed international footprint.

Name

Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://blackchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce is a San Jose-based 501(c)(6) nonprofit that supports African American and minority-owned businesses in Silicon Valley through tiered annual memberships, event sponsorships, free SBDC-certified consulting, youth STEAM programs, a small business incubator, and a weekly radio show on KDOW 1220 AM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce / Regional Business Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK)

Keywords

• Minority business development
• Chamber of commerce
• Small business consulting
• Entrepreneurship education programs
• Business networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from individual, business, corporate, and non-profit members. Tiers range from $160/year (individual) to $5,010/year (corporate). Includes automatic renewal options.
2. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorship packages for chamber events including Platinum ($25,010), Diamond ($15,010), Gold ($10,010), Silver ($2,010), and Bronze ($2,210) tiers. Corporate Plus members receive event benefits.
3. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations accepted via PayPal for general chamber operations and for the 501c3 foundation (Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurial Development) supporting education and entrepreneurship programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit regional chamber that sells tiered annual memberships, corporate sponsorships, and event sponsorships to African American and minority-owned businesses, corporations, non-profits, and individuals in Silicon Valley. It delivers free business consulting via Chamber Business Advisors and SBDC-certified advisors, runs workshops and webinars, hosts an annual Health and Business Expo, broadcasts the weekly "California Business Connections" radio show on KDOW 1220 AM, and operates youth education programs (Next Generation Business Academy and Bay Area Black Youth Tech-a-thon) through its affiliated 501(c)(3) foundation, the Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurial Development (SVCED).

Product overview

The Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based business organization offering a tiered portfolio of services for African American and minority businesses in Silicon Valley. The core offerings include annual membership tiers (Gold Business Package at $510/year, Silver Business Package at $260/year, Individual Membership at $160/year, and Non-Profit Business Package), corporate partnerships (Corporate Plus at $5,010/year, Strategic Partner at $1,250/year, Premier Strategic Partner at $1,750/year), and event sponsorship packages (Bronze through Platinum ranging from $2,210 to $25,010/year). Supporting services include free consulting via Chamber Business Advisors, workshops/webinars, and small business incubator offices. The organization also operates the California Business Connections radio show and hosts an annual Health and Business Expo. Youth education programs include the Next Generation Business Academy and Bay Area Black Youth Tech-a-thon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Chamber Membership Annual subscription granting members access to the chamber directory, networking mixers, workshops, and member benefits. Priced in tiered annual subscriptions: Individual ($160), Non-Profit Business Package ($260), Silver Business Package ($260), Gold Business Package ($510), Corporate Standard ($2,010), Strategic Partner ($1,250), Premier Strategic Partner ($1,750), and Corporate Plus ($5,010). For African American and minority-owned businesses, corporations, non-profits, and individuals in Silicon Valley.
• Event Sponsorship Packages Annual corporate sponsorship packages for chamber events (Health and Business Expo, Technology Awards Gala, Small Business Services Summits, member mixers) in five tiers: Bronze ($2,210), Silver ($2,010), Gold ($10,010), Diamond ($15,010), and Platinum ($25,010). For corporations seeking brand visibility and minority supplier diversity exposure.
• Health and Business Expo Annual in-person expo combining health screenings with business vendor opportunities, held in Silicon Valley. Members pay for vendor booths and sponsorships; community members register for free health screenings. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10:00am to 3:30pm.
• California Business Connections Radio Show Weekly radio program on KDOW 1220 AM (Saturdays at 2:30pm) that interviews Silicon Valley business leaders and provides on-air exposure for chamber members. Podcast replays are distributed online. Hosted jointly with California African American Chamber of Commerce President Carl Davis Jr.
• Chamber Business Advisors (CBAs) Consulting Free one-on-one business counseling delivered by local Chamber Business Advisors together with nationally SBDC-certified advisors. Covers business start-up, growth, financing, and exit strategies. For new and established African American and minority-owned business owners in Silicon Valley, accessed via JotForm signup.
• Workshops, Seminars, and Webinars Technical-assistance programming covering business start-up, growth, financing, and exit strategies, delivered in person or virtually. For chamber members and the broader minority-business community in Silicon Valley and Northern California.
• Small Business Incubator Offices Rentable office space at the chamber's incubator location (25 N. 14th Street, Suite #505, San Jose, CA 95112) for entrepreneurs needing physical space and support to bring products or services to market. Bundle includes access to chamber business advising.
• Next Generation Business Academy Educational program operating since 2004 that teaches business and financial literacy to high school students and young adults. Curriculum covers business and marketing plan writing, budgeting, saving, and financial independence. For Bay Area youth, delivered by the chamber's affiliated SVCED foundation.
• Bay Area Black Youth Tech-a-thon STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) education program exposing African American youth from 1st grade through 12th grade, college, and young adults (18-24) to sciences and technologies via teachings, demonstrations, and competitive events. Delivered by the chamber with its youth-education partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Next Gen program has taught business and financial literacy since 2004
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurial Development (SVCED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 501c3 public benefit corporation is the foundation of the Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce. It promotes education, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Donations to SVCED are tax-deductible and support the Next Generation Business Academy and other educational programs. The center is led by Assistant Director Albert S. Wright, Sr.
• California African American Chamber of Commerce (CAAACC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint programming relationship with CAAACC President Carl Davis Jr hosting the California Business Connections radio show. The radio show airs on KDOW 1220 AM every Saturday at 2:30pm and interviews Silicon Valley business leaders, providing exposure for chamber members across the state.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational SBDC certified business advisors provide free consulting services to chamber members. The partnership augments local Chamber Business Advisors (CBAs) in offering business counseling and support.
• Bay Area Black Youth Tech-A-Thon PartnersminorOthersProgram partners supporting STEAM education for Bay Area youth from 1st grade through young adults 24 years old. The program includes teachings, demonstrations, and competitive events.
• SBA / SAM / CCR / TVAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking relationships with various government agencies including Small Business Administration (SBA), System for Award Management (SAM), Central Contractor Registration (CCR), and other City & County agencies as referenced in their About section.
• Verizon Digital ReadyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital Ready program partnership with Verizon providing free digital literacy resources and training for chamber members and community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Black Chamber of Commerce: National-level African American chamber serving Black businesses across the U.S. with advocacy, networking, and corporate partnership programs. Directly comparable mission to SVBCC but operating at a federal/national scale rather than a regional one.
• U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. National network of Black chambers of commerce providing capacity-building and corporate connections to local African American chambers. SVBCC's website even links to a "US Black Chambers" resource page, indicating an existing affiliate relationship.
• Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Centers: Federal program with centers providing business consulting, access to capital, and contracting opportunities for minority entrepreneurs. SVBCC's consulting services and minority-contract focus overlap directly with MBDA's mandate.
• NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People): National civil rights organization with strong economic development programming for Black Americans, including entrepreneurship support. Operates at much larger scale than SVBCC but addresses overlapping audience and mission areas around economic equity.
• SCORE (Mentoring Organization for Entrepreneurs): National nonprofit providing free mentoring, workshops, and resources for small business owners. Overlaps with SVBCC's CBA consulting and workshop offerings for minority entrepreneurs, operating at larger national scale with local chapter presence in Silicon Valley.

Emerging players

• Verizon Digital Ready: Free online digital and business skills platform for small businesses, currently a GTM partner of SVBCC. Comparable in its SMB education value proposition but delivered as a scalable digital platform rather than a local chamber model — a potential disintermediation risk.

Direct peers

• San Jose Chamber of Commerce (Silicon Valley Chamber): The dominant general-purpose regional chamber serving the same Silicon Valley geography as SVBCC. Competes for the same corporate sponsorships, member businesses, and event visibility, though without SVBCC's African American focus.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC) — Silicon Valley SBDC: Regional SBDC providing free business consulting and training — the same service SVBCC offers through its chamber advisors. SVBCC already partners with national SBDC, but the regional center is also a direct service competitor for the same SMB clients.
• California African American Chamber of Commerce: Statewide African American chamber co-hosting the California Business Connections radio show with SVBCC. Operates the same chamber-of-commerce model for Black-owned businesses at the state level, with overlapping corporate and government relationships.

Others

• National Urban League:

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9WE7fR_NFVCHYv0j6MitLg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silicon-valley-black-chamber-of-commerce

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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