Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana

08/31/2026

🚨 SBA DISASTER HELP AVAILABLE IN NORTHWEST INDIANA

If the August storms, tornadoes, winds, or flooding damaged your home, car, business, or belongings, you may qualify for an SBA Disaster Loan. IN-20022 # 21807 Fact Sheet.pdf

📅 Damage deadline: Oct. 25, 2026
📅 Business financial loss (EIDL): May 25, 2027 IN-20022 # 21807 Fact Sheet.pdf

👉 Apply: lending.sba.gov
☎️ 1-800-659-2955

Don’t assume you don’t qualify—check your options! PLEASE SHARE.

08/26/2026

🚨 FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE APPROVED 🚨

If you live in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte County and had damage from the recent storms, tornadoes, or flooding, you may qualify for FEMA assistance.

🏠 Help may be available for housing, home repairs, and other disaster-related needs.

📸 Take pictures of your damage
🧾 Save your receipts
📄 Keep your insurance information

FEMA Disaster: DR-4933

Please SHARE so our Northwest Indiana families know help may be available. ❤️

08/12/2026

07/24/2026

Yesterday, the Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana was honored to attend Habitat for Humanity Northwest Indiana’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, “40 Years of Rocking the Block.”

Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana on four decades of transforming lives through affordable homeownership, neighborhood revitalization, and community partnerships. Your impact continues to strengthen families and communities across our region.

This celebration was especially meaningful to me, as I was recognized as a Partner Family and had the privilege of attending as a member of the Board of Directors. It is an honor to serve alongside such dedicated leaders who are committed to expanding opportunities for families throughout Northwest Indiana.

Thank you to the Habitat team, volunteers, donors, and community partners for your unwavering commitment. Here’s to celebrating 40 incredible years and building an even brighter future together.

Congratulations on this remarkable milestone! 🏡💙💚

07/23/2026

https://nbccin.org/2026/07/23/694/

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07/15/2026

July Newsletter

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07/14/2026

Last week was a busy and productive week for the Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana!

We had the opportunity to represent our members and our region at several important meetings and events focused on economic development, innovation, and community partnerships.

Highlights included:

* Participating in the NIRPC CEDS Economy & Place Committee meeting, where we discussed regional economic development, brownfield redevelopment, housing, tourism, and technology infrastructure.
* Attending Innovate Indiana with Governor Mike Braun and Mayor Tom McDermott, where leaders shared their vision for Indiana’s economic future, innovation, and business growth.
* Touring projects with Intend Indiana to explore opportunities for workforce housing, neighborhood revitalization, and community investment.
* Proudly accepting a Board of Directors position with Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana, strengthening our commitment to expanding affordable homeownership and creating stronger communities.

At the Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana, we believe collaboration is the key to building a stronger regional economy. We remain committed to ensuring our small businesses, entrepreneurs, and underserved communities have a seat at the table as Northwest Indiana continues to grow.

Thank you to all of our partners for the opportunity to collaborate and make a positive impact throughout our region.

07/01/2026

⚾️ Thank you to the Crossroads Chamber for hosting another outstanding Northwest Indiana Chamber Night at the Gary SouthShore RailCats Stadium!

The Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana was honored to join fellow chambers, business leaders, and community partners for an evening of networking, collaboration, and relationship building. Events like these strengthen our regional business community and create new opportunities for our members.

We appreciate everyone who made this event a success, and we look forward to continuing to work together to grow Northwest Indiana.

06/19/2026

🖤❤️💚 Happy Juneteenth! ❤️💛💚🖤

Today we celebrate freedom, resilience, and progress. The Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana remains committed to empowering small businesses, strengthening our communities, and creating opportunities for economic growth.

Together, we honor the past, celebrate the present, and build a brighter future.