
2025 Black Business Expo Seminar Empowering Entrepreneurs. Building Stronger Communities.
Kick off Black Expo Weekend with thwe 2025 Black Business Expo Seminar, hosted by the Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois. This impactful event is designed to equip entrepreneurs and nonprofits with the tools to thrive.
Join us for expert-led workshops, networking opportunities, and actionable insights on topics like social media marketing, funding, customer service, and more, whether you're starting out or ready to scale, this seminar is your next step toward success.
When: Friday, February 7,2025
Where: Dunn-Richmond Development Center, Carbondale, Illinois
Doors Open at 8:00 AM
Join us for expert-led workshops, networking opportunities, and actionable insights on topics like social media marketing, funding, customer service, and more, whether you're starting out or ready to scale, this seminar is your next step toward success.
When: Friday, February 7,2025
Where: Dunn-Richmond Development Center, Carbondale, Illinois
Doors Open at 8:00 AM

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton Visits Carbondale October 10, 2024
Photo credit : CM Designs + Photography
Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, along with Delta Regional Authority Co Chair, Dr Corey Wiggins, and IL Dept of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Deputy Director, Monica Bristow, swung through southern Illinois for some business and entrepreneur-related conversation. Thursday afternoon, they met at the Carbondale Civic Ctr, with members of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois, for an informational exchange.
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Support Our Mission to Empower Local Black-Owned Businesses
The Black Chamber of Southern Illinois is committed to providing resources, education, and opportunities for Black entrepreneurs and small business owners in our region.
Your donation can help us:
• Deliver vital business training and mentorship.
• Create networking opportunities that foster growth.
• Advocate for equitable policies that support our community.
Every dollar you give makes a direct impact on the success of our local businesses and the future of Southern Illinois.
Donate today and join us in building a stronger, more inclusive economy!
Your donation can help us:
• Deliver vital business training and mentorship.
• Create networking opportunities that foster growth.
• Advocate for equitable policies that support our community.
Every dollar you give makes a direct impact on the success of our local businesses and the future of Southern Illinois.
Donate today and join us in building a stronger, more inclusive economy!



BCCSI MEMBERSHIP
OFFICERS
Chastity Mays
President
Nancy Maxwell
Vice President
Elva Liddell
Financial Secretary
Robin Bryson
Board Member
Rahim Khalil
Board Member
Jerri Young
Board Member
Carmen Allen Adeoye
Board Member
Our Mission

At Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois,Inc., our mission is to Develop, Educate, Economically Empower, Sustain and promote African-American businesses by advocating for economic development through business friendly legislative policies, entrepreneurship, procurement, community reinvestment, programmatic and professional development and capitalistic activity throughout the State of Illinois.