Black Wall Street Chamber Of Commerce

What Black Wall Street Chamber Of Commerce does

The Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce (BWSC) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership-based chamber of commerce founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It serves predominantly Black-owned and BIPOC small businesses in the greater Tulsa area, with a particular focus on the historic Greenwood District. The organization operates a multi-program platform that combines business support services, cultural heritage tourism, and economic development advocacy, and aligns with the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce on policy matters.

Core programs include tiered memberships ranging from $10 to $5,000 annually, the Nest Collective nine-week business accelerator, the Black Contractors Alliance (a four-week program that delivers OSHA certification), the P.O.W.E.R. Group economic development fund (positioned as the first African American grassroots economic development fund in the U.S.), the Buy Black Business List directory containing 100+ businesses, and guided heritage tours of the Greenwood District priced at $125 per person. The organization has no proprietary technology platform; service delivery relies on in-person programming, partnerships with local institutions (Greenwood Rising Museum, Vernon AME Church, Dryve Tulsa), and a basic online directory.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: membership dues across multiple tiers, individual donations ($25 to $1,000+), ticket revenue from heritage tours, and corporate sponsorships ranging from $500 up to a $30,000 "Visionary" tier. BWSC operates with 1–10 employees and is led by founder Kristi Williams, who received the National Geographic Wayfinder Award in 2024 along with a $50,000 grant, providing both capital and reputational uplift.

Name

Black Wall Street Chamber Of Commerce

Legal name

Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://bwschamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce is a Tulsa-based nonprofit chamber founded in 2017 that supports Black-owned small businesses through tiered memberships, business accelerators, an economic development fund, a 100+ business directory, and guided cultural heritage tours of the Greenwood District.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development

NAICS

Business Associations (81391), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Racial & Ethnic Justice Organizations (BPAGAFAC)

Keywords

• Business membership services
• Entrepreneurship education programs
• Small business advocacy
• Economic development fund
• Cultural heritage tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from $99.99 (Startup Venture) to $999.99 (Black Wall Street Champion) for small businesses, $2,500 (Corporate Ally) to $5,000 (Institutional Partner) for corporations and institutions, and $10-$30 per month for community supporters.
2. Donations and Sponsorships: Donation-based support from community members and sponsors. Corporate sponsorship tiers range from $500 (basic) to $30,000 (Visionary), including program naming rights, visibility, and access benefits.
3. Cultural Heritage Tours: Revenue from guided group tours of the historic Greenwood District at $125 per person, with customizable experiences including museum visits, walking tours, and scooter tours.
4. Nest Collective Accelerator Program: Free 9-week accelerator program for BIPOC business owners providing business coaching, financial literacy, strategic planning, marketing, and wellness support. Over $10,000 value at no cost to participants, funded through donations and sponsorships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership-based organization that supports Black-owned and BIPOC businesses in Tulsa, Oklahoma through tiered memberships, the 9-week Nest Collective business accelerator, the Black Contractors Alliance (including a 4-week OSHA-certified Contractors Academy), the P.O.W.E.R. Group economic development fund, a Buy Black Business List directory, and guided tours of the historic Greenwood District. Programs are largely free or subsidized to participants and funded by membership fees, donations, tour fees, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership-based organization offering a portfolio of programs and services focused on economic empowerment of Black businesses in Tulsa. The core offerings include multi-tiered membership programs (spanning from $10/month community supporter tiers to $5,000/year institutional partnerships), the Nest Collective 9-week accelerator, Black Contractors Alliance with its 4-week Contractors Academy, The P.O.W.E.R. Group economic development fund, Buy Black Business List directory, and guided BWSC Tours of the Greenwood District. The organization generates revenue through membership dues, donations, tour fees ($125/person), and sponsorship opportunities for its programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nest Collective: Early stage accelerator program providing local visionaries with guidance, business development tools and entrepreneurial resources to help BIPOC business owners thrive. This 9-week program incorporates business coaching, financial literacy, strategic planning, marketing and wellness.
• Black Contractors Alliance
• The P.O.W.E.R. Group
• Buy Black Business List

Products and services

• BWSCC Membership Program Tiered membership program offering Black-owned businesses and corporate partners access to directory listings, networking events, business workshops, supplier diversity databases, and event sponsorship. Annual business tiers range from $99.99 (Startup Venture) to $5,000 (Institutional Partner); monthly community supporter tiers range from $10 to $30.
• Nest Collective Program 9-week cohort-based accelerator program providing BIPOC business owners with business coaching, financial literacy, strategic planning, marketing and brand strategy, and wellness resources. Valued at over $10,000 and provided at no cost to participants, funded through donations and sponsorships.
• Black Contractors Alliance Initiative under the BWSCC that connects Black contractors through networking events, educational workshops, bid opportunity alerts, advocacy, and mentorship, and includes a 4-week Contractors Academy Training Program awarding OSHA Construction Safety Certification and hands-on design experience.
• The P.O.W.E.R. Group Grassroots economic development fund (People Owning Wealth & Equitable Real-estate) dedicated to cooperative economics, land acquisition, and community redevelopment in North Tulsa, inviting community donors to participate in buying back and redeveloping neighborhoods.
• Buy Black Business List Online directory listing Black-owned businesses in the Tulsa area, allowing users to search and discover local BIPOC entrepreneurs across industries such as beauty, food and beverage, retail, consulting, automotive, wellness, and construction.
• BWSC Tours (Guided Group Tours) Immersive guided group tours of the historic Greenwood District for groups up to 15 people at $125 per person, with customizable packages including three experiences chosen from Greenwood Rising museum tours, Vernon AME Church behind-the-scenes tours, walking tours, scooter tours, and the Greenwood Cultural Center.
• Visit Black Wall Street Tour Program Tour program providing self-guided driving and walking tour resources via downloadable PDF guides for independent exploration of Black Wall Street history, plus private tour options for groups larger than 15 people.
• Donation Program Charitable donation program accepting contributions in suggested amounts of $25, $50, $100, $250, $1,000, or custom amounts to empower Black founders and support chamber programs, with optional payment of processing fees.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Corporate sponsorship program offering visibility, branding, and engagement opportunities to support BWSCC programs, with tiers ranging from $500 (basic) to $30,000 (Visionary, with category exclusivity and program naming rights).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $10,000 value of services provided free to Nest Collective accelerator participants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greenwood Rising MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDocent-led tours of Greenwood Rising museum offered as part of the BWSCC Group Tour Package. The museum features cutting-edge exhibits and interactive narratives about Black Wall Street's past, present, and future.
• Vernon AME ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehind-the-scenes tours of Historic Vernon AME Church, one of the few buildings to survive the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Represents the spiritual resilience of the Greenwood community.
• Dryve TulsaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChamber member providing scooter tours of Greenwood District as part of the BWSCC Group Tour Package offerings. Offers energetic guided rides through key historic sites.
• Greenwood Cultural CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural center experience offered as part of the BWSCC Group Tour Package with Michelle Brown Burdex. Features exhibits, artifacts, and programming celebrating Black excellence.
• Kode Ransom (Greenwood Griot)coreOthersLocal historian and master storyteller providing walking tours of Greenwood District. Vivid narration brings Black Wall Street history alive through immersive storytelling experiences.
• Kristi Williams and Dr. Francetta MayescoreOthersTour guides for Vernon AME Church historical tours, providing insights into the spiritual and historical significance of the church that survived the Tulsa Race Massacre.
• Focus Black OklahomaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner featured in the Get in the Know section of the website, contributing to media coverage and awareness for Black Wall Street Chamber programs and events.
• KBOB RadiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio media partner featured on the website. Weekly radio show appearances included in sponsorship packages for increased visibility and community reach.
• Perry PublishingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublishing partner featured in the Get in the Know section, contributing to Black Wall Street coverage and community engagement.
• Oklahoma EagleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNewspaper partner featured on the website for media coverage. Oklahoma Eagle provides news coverage of Black Wall Street Chamber activities and events.
• The Black Wall Street TimesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing news coverage of Black Wall Street Chamber initiatives and the broader Black Wall Street community.
• US Black Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Black Contractors Alliance aligns with the broader objectives of the US Black Chamber of Commerce to bridge the racial wealth gap through the strategic leverage of the trades sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Black Enterprise: Long-running media and events company focused on Black business, investing, and entrepreneurship. Comparable audience (Black business owners and professionals) but operates through content and events rather than direct service programs like Nest Collective or the Contractors Alliance.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development financial institution supporting underserved neighborhoods through investment, programs, and capacity building. Comparable because the P.O.W.E.R. Group's cooperative land acquisition and community redevelopment model sits within the same community economic development category, though LISC operates nationally.

Direct peers

• Tulsa Regional Chamber: The mainstream regional chamber of commerce serving the Tulsa metro. Direct peer in chamber-of-commerce model (membership tiers, advocacy, networking) but targets the general business community rather than Black-owned businesses specifically.
• Greenwood Cultural Center: Tulsa-based cultural center preserving Black Wall Street / Greenwood District heritage through exhibits and programming. Directly comparable as a BWSCC tour-delivery partner and shared mission to preserve and educate on Black Wall Street history in the same geographic market.

Broad incumbents

• NAACP: The nation's largest and oldest civil rights organization with extensive programming on economic development, education, and advocacy for Black Americans. Comparable in advocacy and racial-equity focus but operates nationally across many issue areas rather than concentrating on Black business development in a single metro.
• US Black Chamber of Commerce: National Black chamber of commerce explicitly cited as a strategic partner of BWSCC, with a broader geographic mandate across the United States. Comparable because it serves the same Black-owned business constituency with advocacy, education, and networking, but operates at a national scale and offers more programmatic infrastructure.
• National Black Chamber of Commerce: Long-established national Black business advocacy and chamber organization, headquartered in Washington DC. Highly comparable mission to BWSCC (Black business economic empowerment) but with a national rather than single-metro scope, and stronger government access.
• National Urban League: Large national civil rights and economic empowerment organization with explicit focus on Black economic advancement through entrepreneurship, jobs, and housing. Comparable mission area (economic equity for Black Americans) but vastly larger footprint and budget than BWSCC.
• Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA): Federal agency under the U.S. Department of Commerce focused on promoting the growth and competitiveness of minority-owned businesses. Comparable because it serves overlapping constituents (BIPOC entrepreneurs) with access-to-capital and contract-opportunity services, and is referenced implicitly through BWSCC's advocacy mission.

Regional players

• Visit Tulsa: Official destination marketing organization for Tulsa, including promotion of cultural heritage sites such as the Greenwood District. Comparable because it operates in the same regional tourism ecosystem and could be a channel partner for BWSCC's cultural tours.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/the.bwscc?igsh=MTF5eWJtbWZnOGZ4ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• TikToktiktok.com/@thebwscc?_t=8oIKF5soxTz&_r=1
• Xx.com/bws_chamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-wall-street-chamber-of-commerce

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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