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January 20 | Queens Black Chamber of Commerce Access to capital is one of the biggest challenges small business owners face, but a business credit card can be one of the simplest and most powerful tools to get started. Whether you’re launching a new venture or strengthening an existing one, understanding how to properly apply for a business credit card can help you separate personal and business finances, build business credit, and unlock future funding opportunities. Step 1:

The holidays bring more than shopping lists and decorations, they bring an opportunity to strengthen the very community we live in. Every purchase has power. When you choose to shop local and support Black-owned businesses, you’re doing more than buying a gift, you’re investing in the success and livelihood of your neighbors. Your Money Stays in Queens When you shop small, more of your dollar stays in our community. It circulates through local families, reinvests in nearby sc

By Queens Black Chamber of Commerce Let’s be honest, social media can feel like a full-time job with unpaid overtime. You create the posts, you post the posts, and then somehow, nothing happens. Meanwhile, you’re staring at other business in your niche who seem to go viral from posting a blurry picture of a plant. How?! Here’s the secret most entrepreneurs don’t realize: You don’t need ads to be visible. You need a strategy. Let’s discuss a few strategies that work, that man

By Dr. Niccol Gordon, Queens Black Chamber of Commerce Every February, the spotlight shines brightly on Black excellence, from art to innovation to entrepreneurship. But once the calendar flips, that energy often fades. The truth is, supporting Black-owned businesses isn’t a seasonal gesture , it’s a year-round movement that shapes the economic heartbeat of our communities. The Power of Circulating the Black Dollar When we intentionally buy Black, we do more than purchase p

In the heart of Queens, small businesses are thriving, not just because of innovation and hustle, but because of community. Behind the...

At the Queens Black Chamber of Commerce, we’re committed to equipping our community of Black entrepreneurs with the tools and resources...

Starting a business is exciting — but the paperwork can feel overwhelming. At the Queens Black Chamber of Commerce (QBCC), we want to...

Queens is one of the most diverse places in the world, home to cultures and communities from every background. Black-owned businesses...