Why we are asking
Your answers set the agenda.
The African American Business Leaders Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce plans its year around the businesses it serves. This is how we hear from you directly.
Shape next year's events
Owners at past events kept asking about access to capital, so this month we are hosting a funding event. Your answers decide what comes next.
Get put in front of the community
Say yes to Empower Black and your business can be considered for a feature, where the community comes to you to spend.
Stay on the directory's radar
The directory is how neighbors find Black-owned businesses across the Lehigh Valley. Tell us what would make it work harder for you.
The survey
Ten questions. Two minutes.
Every answer is read. Want to be considered for Empower Black? Question 9 is where you raise your hand.
Trouble with the form? Open it in its own window.
Empower Black
We bring the community to you.
Empower Black gathers the community at one Black-owned business to spend money there together. It is simple: show up, buy something, tell a friend.
Gems & Joe
Friday, October 23. Come spend with us.
Want your business next? Tell us
Coming up
Be in the room.
Access to Funding: Angel Investing 101
A candid conversation on what gets an investor to say yes. Fowler Family Southside Center, Bethlehem, or on Zoom. $25 in person, $20 on Zoom.
Learn more and registerThe Diamond Gala: 10th Anniversary AABLC Awards
Ten years of Black business leadership in the Lehigh Valley. Aster Event Center, Allentown.
Get tickets