Black Business Alliance

Black Business Alliance, Inc.

The Black Business Alliance, Inc. (BBA) is a non-profit, member-run organization composed primarily -- though not exclusively -- of minority business owners, entrepreneurs, service professionals, and other individuals and organizations. We offer education, networking opportunities, and other assistance to entrepreneurs and existing businesses to help them increase their market potential. The BBA services are open to area business owners, service professionals, organizations, fraternities, sororities to join. And don't let the name fool you:

"The Only Color We See is Green...
and We Keep Your Business in the Black.

Benefits of Membership

We offer education and guidance on a wide range of common business aspects including:

• Taxes
• Business Planning
• Financing
  • Marketing
• Franchising
• Estate Planning
    • Employment Issues
   • Customer Service
      • Advertising
   • Economic Development
   • and More...

Our Vision

The vision of the Black Business Alliance is to Build our community to be a place where minority persons, families, and businesses grow and prosper. The BBA shall provide opportunities for business owners and professionals to networkd and exchange information and share ideas necessary to be a successful entrepreneur.

Our Mission

The mission of the Black Business Alliance is to educate, inform, and inspire people in our community to achieve personal effectiveness and business success. The BBA will offer opportunities for members to accomplish these goals.

• To network and share ideas.

• To encourage business collaboration, cooperation, and shared community projects.

• To build and solidify an economic power base for minority businesses.

• To fortify existing businesses and increase market potential.

• To work with youth to encourage them to start businesses and become professionals.

• To provide an accessible base of information and expertise regarding effective and efficient business practices.

• To increase awareness and appreciation for minority businesses and services in the community.

• To influence positive social, economic, and political change in the community in order to sustain a healthy business climate

Join the Black Business Alliance

Prospective members are invited to attend our monthly meeting from 7:00 to 8:00 PM on the second Monday of each month at Heartland Bank located at 200 W College Avenue in Normal, next to the Normal Public Library. You can also contact us by phone at 309-530-7758, or by filling out our online form.