BUY BLACK & CONNECT BINGO


We’re excited to introduce a fun, interactive experience designed to encourage intentional spending and connections.


Through this experience, you can connect with both Chamber members and non-members, expand your network, and make a real economic impact one square at a time.


How to Play

  • Complete 5 squares in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal)
  • By Wednesday, February 25, 2026, email the activities completed from your card and list of businesses you supported to clwtucker@cvaacc.org
  • Your name will be entered into a drawing
  • Winners will receive gift cards to spend at Black-owned businesses in Central Virginia


Bonus: Complete up to 3 rows to earn 3 entries (1 entry per row)



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ENTREPRENEURIAL BOOT CAMP


Central Virginia African American Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Downtown Ashland Association and Your Path Coaching and Consulting, and SCORE Richmond to host free marketing workshops. These sessions provide local business owners with the tools they need to refine their brand and reach the right audience.


Next Workshop: Defining Your Target Customers

In Partnership with SCORE Richmond

Identifying your ideal client is the foundation of any successful business. This session covers how to define your target market to refine better your marketing channels, customer relationships, and pricing strategies.


  • Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Location: Atlee Branch Library

        9212 Rutlandshire Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

  • Cost: Free
  • Register: Hanover Business Seminars

 
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WINTER 2026

BLACK BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM


IMPACTING 100+ BUSINESS OWNERS


ARE YOU READY TO SCALE TO YOUR NEXT LEVEL?


Learn more and apply


The Black Business Accelerator Program goal is to help propel African American businesses to a level in which they can compete and perform equally  with majority businesses that have stronger roots and relationships. We support this goal with a 3 month course that covers 6 sessions with industry leaders in the areas of accessing capital, organizational development, human resources, branding, and growing digitally.


The Black Business Accelerator Program receives sponsorship from Henrico Economic Development, Chesterfield Economic Development, and the Virginia State University Center for Entrepreneurship, enabling us to offer a low tuition fee of $300 for the full course. Participants in the program have the choice to pay the tuition in full or opt for a two-payment plan, with the full payment due before the course's first day.


The program offers both virtual and in-person options. In-person classes are conducted at 6802 Paragon Place, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Richmond, VA. Virtual students will receive information during the course to join. The course consists of six sessions held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on the following dates. Applicants should ensure their availability for these dates before applying:


WINTER 2026 DATES

  • January 14
  • January 28
  • February 11 
  • February 25
  • March 11
  • March 25

PLEASE NOTE: The Chamber offers a SYNDICATED CALENDAR system that can host all events for the community. Request calendar code from the Chamber for your own website. Will show only your events on your website, but all events are automatically added to the official calendar and mobile applications for our region.