BBOC’s Mission & Vision:
Black Business Owners of Charlotte was founded in late 2014.
BBOC’S MISSION STATEMENT:
“Empowering Black-owned businesses and underserved communities through proven business development & civic engagement; strategies, events, and programming to establish & sustain economic impact”
BBOC is a federally recognized 501(c)3 organization.
BBOC’s Vision:
BBOC's goal is to inspire, enrich, and engage Black Business Owners through business development and community enhancement.
"Our Job is to Engage the Community, Equip Business Owners, & DRIVE Customers Their Way!"
~Mr Cathay Dawkins, BBOC Founder
Become an Official BBOC Member.
Members Enjoy an array of Benefits including;
Quarterly Membership Meetings, Networking Events, &
FREE ADVERTISING within the BBOC Marketplace!
Membership Levels:
Premier
General
Start-Up
Patron (NEW level for Consumers)
Corporate (coming soon)
For a Full List of Member Benefits and to Enroll (or Renew) Membership,
Click the Link Below!
Join the BBOC MARKETPLACE! #BUYBLACK365
BBOC is committed to establishing a Thriving Black Eco-System in Charlotte! Founded in 2014, The BBOC Marketplace on Facebook is Charlotte's Largest & Most trusted Platform for you to BUY BLACK 365 days a year! Over 19,000 Consumers & Business Owners proactively use our Marketplace to Search for Black Doctors, Lawyers, Realtors and many more Black-Owned Businesses!
All are welcome to Search & Shop from our a variety of Black Owned Businesses. To ensure we optimize your shopping experience, only official BBOC Members are allowed to Advertise within the BBOC Marketplace!
Please look for Businesses who use the following Hashtags on their Advertisements: #Premier #General #Startup
BBOC's Executive Team
Founder & CEO
Brand Strategist
Sponsorship Dir
Mr. Cathay Dawkins
Sponsorship Dir
Brand Strategist
Sponsorship Dir
Ms. Brittany Raji
Brand Strategist
Brand Strategist
Brand Strategist
Ms. Fallon Ward
Editor-in-Chief: The Black Connector
Editor-in-Chief: The Black Connector
Editor-in-Chief: The Black Connector
Ms. Deborah Denise Woolard
Sr. Project Manager
Editor-in-Chief: The Black Connector
Editor-in-Chief: The Black Connector
Ms. Tya Bolton
Public Relations Director
Editor-in-Chief: The Black Connector
Public Relations Director
Ms. Rosalind Richmond
(& interum Volunteer Coordinator)
Vendor Liaison
Corporate Relations Director
Corporate Relations Director
Ms. Ashley Wright
Corporate Relations Director
Corporate Relations Director
Corporate Relations Director
Ms. Shemaine Pickens
Community Relations Dir
Corporate Relations Director
Community Relations Dir
Mr. George Dortche
Business Development Facilitator
Creative Director: The Black Connector
Business Development Facilitator
Mrs. Patrice Webb-Bush
Events Project Manager
Creative Director: The Black Connector
Business Development Facilitator
Ms. Kadijah Gittens
Creative Director: The Black Connector
Creative Director: The Black Connector
Creative Director: The Black Connector
Ms. Gellie Moore
Become a Founding Member of Charlotte BLACK BUSINESS HUB
Announcement : February 23rd, 2023
Estimated Groundbreaking: Summer 2024
Vision: The CLT Black Business is a self-sustaining physical location, serving as an incubator & accelerator for Black entrepreneurs, innovators, & creatives. A space where visions are nurtured and dreams are no longer deferred