Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois

What We Do

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Exceptional Leadership

Our board is made up of men and women from small and medium sized businesses throughout Southern Illinois' diverse business community.

Education

Conferences, seminars and Webinars are offered at a discount to BCCSI members.

State Chamber Alerts

Urgent policy information emailed to you as soon as you need to know about it

Resources

Our publications and resources keep you up to date on member news, employment law issues and other topics of importance to Illinois businesses.

Community Outreach

Members of the community attend the Juneteenth Block Party 2023.

Southern Illinois Back to School Expo 2023

We spent the day at the Southern Illinois Back to School Expo in Marion. Great event and a huge resource for the community.

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WHY WE EXIST

The mission of BCCSI 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

Involvement

Members are invited to participate in governmental affairs briefings, programs and legislative coalition activites that affect businesses and the community.

Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois (BCCSI)

Professional Networking & Development

Members Experience opportunities to speak,network, advocate and promote business ventures through social media and special events.

Discounts & Access to Capital

Meet Our Team

Chastity Mays

President

Assistant Director of A Gift of Love Charity Inc. and a Certified Birth Doula who is passionate about helping her community thrive and supporting families with education and resources.

Nancy Maxwell

Vice President

Nancy Maxwell is the Vice President for the Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois and is one of the founding members. She also has her own for profit business "Prints R Us " and a non-for-profit organization Carbondale United.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

A Gift of Love Charity, Inc.

Chastity Mays
(618)525-2676
Facebook : AGiftofLoveCharity

Beyond the Walls Movement, NFP

Quianya Enge
(618) 559-0331
www.btwthemovementnfp.org

Blissful Body Butter, LLC.

Mrs. Kena Jackson, CEO
(618) 353-4983
www.blissfulbody.us

Carbondale United

Nancy Maxwell, Director

EC & DD Designs

Elva Liddell
(618) 303-3795

Exit Realty New Beginningz.com

Tamiko Mueller, Managing Broker
(618) 527-4663

Hathor Doula Services

Chastity Mays
(618) 525-2676
www.hathordoulaservices
godaddysites.com

Isha's Creative Collections

Isha's Creative Collections
Aiisha Walton, Owner
(618) 228-2555

Jalisa Godsey Websites

Jalisa Godsey
www.jalisagodseywebsites.com
(618) 841-5618

Loye Logistics

Carmen-Allen Adeoye, Officer
(618) 751-3250

NLP Professional Services

Naishon Patterson
(208) 352-0409
nlpproservices@gmail.com

Prints R Us

Nancy Maxwell
(618) 306-5885

Sidney & Solomon Foods, LLC

Sullivan and Jerri Young, Owners
(618) 306-1665
www.sidnsol.com

That Certain Something Designs

(618) 967-4133
e.taramcg2@yahoo.com

The Trap Training Facilty

Johnathon Battle/ Alyssa Sturgeon
(863) 397-0769 or
(270) 559-6069

Titans Foundation

Aaron Lee
(618) 203-1442

West End Plaza

Michelle Bradley, Owner
(618) 638-2471

Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois

Become a Volunteer

Do you have some extra time to spare? If so, we can always use volunteers to participate in our outreach programs and community events.

Contact us to learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities in your area.

Contact Us

What People are Saying About Us

★★★★★

"I've had the honor and pleasure of volunteering at several of Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois's events. The entire organization consists of honest, caring and sincere individuals who are looking to make a positive impact."

- Neal M.

★★★★★

"I just wanted to say thank you to Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois for all of your help and support. Your organization has been a blessing to my family and the community we live in."

- Samantha P.