Advocacy Is a Core Part of the National Black Chamber of Commerce’s mission.
For more than three decades, the National Black Chamber of Commerce has served as one of the nation’s established voices on issues affecting Black-owned businesses. Through congressional testimony, engagement with federal agencies, policy recommendations, coalition leadership, and thought leadership, NBCC has helped ensure that the perspectives of entrepreneurs are represented where public policy is developed.
Our approach is guided by a single principle: evaluating legislation, regulation, and public policy through their impact on entrepreneurship, business competitiveness, capital formation, job creation, and economic opportunity.
Working alongside policymakers, business leaders, and strategic partners, NBCC advances practical, market-based solutions that strengthen the environment in which Black-owned businesses can start, grow, compete, and succeed.
Under the leadership of Charles H. DeBow III, the Chamber continues this tradition with a renewed commitment to principled engagement, informed advocacy, and measurable economic impact.
Our Advocacy Focus
U.S.–Africa Trade & Global Market Access
Supporting trade frameworks that expand export opportunities and enable small and mid-sized businesses to compete internationally.
Access to Capital & Investment Readiness
Advancing policies that improve access to funding by recognizing business readiness, reducing friction in lending, and mobilizing private capital.
Federal Procurement & Contracting Reform
Strengthening pathways for qualified businesses to compete for public-sector contracts and succeed once awarded.
Technology & AI Readiness for Small Businesses
Ensuring emerging technologies improve competitiveness rather than widen gaps for small businesses.
Workforce Development & Education Modernization
Supporting credentialing, training, and workforce models that reflect how businesses actually operate and grow.
NBCC concentrates its advocacy efforts on policy areas where execution matters most. While priorities evolve with the legislative landscape.
Advocacy Starts With Engagement
Effective advocacy depends on informed, engaged businesses. NBCC provides members and partners with opportunities to stay informed, share insights, and participate in initiatives that support long-term business success.
Explore our Policy Positions to understand where NBCC stands on key issues, or Take Action to get involved in current advocacy efforts.
Our Network
How NBCC Engages
NBCC works across local, state, and federal levels through consistent engagement with policymakers, agencies, and strategic partners. Our advocacy includes:
- Policy collaboration and legislative engagement
- Coalition-building with public and private partners
- Business-driven insights that inform economic decision-making
- Execution support that bridges policy intent and real-world implementation
Our role is not simply to participate in policy conversations, but to help ensure that policy delivers tangible economic impact.