[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1539171176086{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”banner” el_id=”home”][vc_column][sofboxbanner banner_bg=”particles” banner_caption_title=”INNOVATION” banner_dark_title=”BLACK CHAMBER” banner_caption_description=”Building A Better Tomorrow, Today!” banner_caption_btn_url=”https://ibcc-apparel.myshopify.com/” banner_caption_video_url=”jqoctRdGvbU” banner_caption_subtitle=”OF COMMERCE (IBCC)” banner_image=”1193″ banner_caption_btn_lbl=”COME SHOP | NEW IBCC MERCH!!” bg_layer=”576″][vc_infobox_bgoverlay][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_id=”OurCommunity”][vc_column][sofboxtitle position=”center” sofboxsubtitle_content=”Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the took a galley.” sofboxtitle_content=”A Supportive Community Means a Strong Future”]The Black community strives relentlessly not just to overcome challenges but change the systems that sustain these problems and support aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. Supporting Black businesses assists the entire economy.
From 2012 to 2017, black-owned small businesses grew by 79 percent. From 1997 to 2015, the number of businesses owned by Black women grew an amazing 322 percent (making them the largest growing group of entrepreneurs at that time). Despite the challenges they face, it’s clear that Black small business owners are becoming more and more populous and using the entrepreneurial journey to empower their community. We need community partners like you to help push the culture of ownership, equity and equality for our businesses. IBCC will take a boots on the ground approach. We are eager to help and develop successful business.[/sofboxtitle][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12″][sofboxFancybox sofboxtitle_content=”Business Development” sofboxsubtitle_content=”Develop and implement tailored growth plans to help companies grow with strategy, sales, marketing tools, and implementation.” icon_type=”iq-image” position=”center” box_number=”1″ image=”565″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12″][sofboxFancybox sofboxtitle_content=”Economic Development” sofboxsubtitle_content=”Create an opportunity for relative financial success and security.” icon_type=”iq-image” position=”center” image=”564″ box_number=”2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12″][sofboxFancybox sofboxtitle_content=”Community Development” sofboxsubtitle_content=”Creating opportunities, programs, and partnerships to improve the knowledge and commitment of business leaders, citizens, and our members.” icon_type=”iq-image” position=”center” box_number=”3″ image=”566″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” el_class=”how-works”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][sofboxtitle sofboxtitle_content=”From Consumers To Creators!” sofboxsubtitle_content=”Simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book.
Lorem Ipsum passages software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum.”]If we are going to tackle our wealth gap, we have to include our young business owners. Black creators no longer think of their virtual actions as distinct from “in real life” behavior and have leveraged digital platforms, particularly social media, music, podcasting, and creating apps to affect real-world change. Young creators are becoming influencers and digital entrepreneurs which presents a tremendous growth opportunity in a culturally accurate way.[/sofboxtitle][vc_custom_heading text=”Our youth is our future!” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][sofboxButton sofboxtitle=”Click Here” url=”https://innovationbcc.org/membership-page/#join”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_single_image image=”1277″ img_size=”full” el_class=”iq-works-img”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][sofboxflinglayer layer_image1=”267″ layer_image2=”576″ layer_image3=”269″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” el_class=”software” el_id=”OurGoal”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_single_image image=”1220″ img_size=”full” el_class=”iq-objects-software”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][sofboxtitle sofboxtitle_content=”Our Goals” sofboxsubtitle_content=”Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the took a galley.”]To increase business development and growth within our small business, veteran and technology community.[/sofboxtitle][sofboxList type=”Ionicons” features=”%5B%7B%22sofboxsubtitle_content%22%3A%22Secure%20partnerships%20or%20alliances%20with%20dedicated%20corporations%20and%20ensure%20compliance%20with%20Title%20VI%20of%20the%201964%20Civil%20Rights%20Act%20at%20federal%2C%20state%20and%20local%20governments%20and%20also%20with%20prime%20contractors.%22%7D%2C%7B%22sofboxsubtitle_content%22%3A%22Improve%20the%20knowledge%20base%20of%20existing%20programs%20for%20Black%20business%20owners%20while%20creating%20our%20own%20marketable%20viable%20products.%22%7D%2C%7B%22sofboxsubtitle_content%22%3A%22Create%20initiatives%20and%20programs%20with%20our%20veteran%20and%20technology%20communities.%20%22%7D%2C%7B%22sofboxsubtitle_content%22%3A%22Encourage%20commercial%20banks%20and%20savings%20associations%20to%20help%20meet%20the%20needs%20of%20borrowers.%22%7D%2C%7B%22sofboxsubtitle_content%22%3A%22Implement%20a%20social%20currency%20strategy%20to%20improve%20wealth%20building%20and%20engagements.%22%7D%5D” ionicons=”ion ion-android-done-all”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][sofboxflinglayer style_types=”style-2″ layer_image1=”576″ layer_image2=”578″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”586″ el_id=”screenshort”][vc_column][sofboxtitle position=”center” border_type=”border_white” sofboxtitle_content=”OUR PLAN OF WORK” sofboxtitle_color=”#ffffff” sofboxsubtitle_color=”#ffffff” sofboxsubtitle_content=”Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the took a galley.”]IBCC Five objectives in developing businesses to create wealth.[/sofboxtitle][sofboxscreenshort images=”1231,1233,1234,1235,1237″][vc_infobox_bgoverlay overl_color=”rgba(74,196,243,0.8)”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1537945259930{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][sofboxtabs tabs=”%5B%7B%22tab_title%22%3A%22Youth%20Empowerment%20%22%2C%22banner_type%22%3A%22image%22%2C%22tab_image%22%3A%221370%22%2C%22icons%22%3A%22Ionicons%22%2C%22fontawesome%22%3A%22fa%20fa-adjust%22%2C%22openiconic%22%3A%22vc-oi%20vc-oi-dial%22%2C%22typicons%22%3A%22typcn%20typcn-adjust-brightness%22%2C%22entypo%22%3A%22entypo-icon%20entypo-icon-note%22%2C%22linecons%22%3A%22vc_li%20vc_li-heart%22%2C%22ionicons%22%3A%22ion%20ion-android-globe%22%7D%2C%7B%22tab_title%22%3A%22Veteran%20Empowerment%22%2C%22banner_type%22%3A%22image%22%2C%22tab_image%22%3A%221375%22%2C%22icons%22%3A%22Ionicons%22%2C%22fontawesome%22%3A%22fa%20fa-adjust%22%2C%22openiconic%22%3A%22vc-oi%20vc-oi-dial%22%2C%22typicons%22%3A%22typcn%20typcn-adjust-brightness%22%2C%22entypo%22%3A%22entypo-icon%20entypo-icon-note%22%2C%22linecons%22%3A%22vc_li%20vc_li-heart%22%2C%22ionicons%22%3A%22ion%20ion-ios-heart%22%7D%2C%7B%22tab_title%22%3A%22Tech%20Empowerment%20%22%2C%22banner_type%22%3A%22image%22%2C%22tab_image%22%3A%221374%22%2C%22icons%22%3A%22Ionicons%22%2C%22fontawesome%22%3A%22fa%20fa-adjust%22%2C%22openiconic%22%3A%22vc-oi%20vc-oi-dial%22%2C%22typicons%22%3A%22typcn%20typcn-adjust-brightness%22%2C%22entypo%22%3A%22entypo-icon%20entypo-icon-note%22%2C%22linecons%22%3A%22vc_li%20vc_li-heart%22%2C%22ionicons%22%3A%22ion%20ion-iphone%22%7D%5D”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1538202038533{padding-bottom: 70px !important;background-color: #f5f7fb !important;}” el_class=”sofbox-specialities”][vc_column][sofboxtitle position=”center” sofboxtitle_content=”A Few Reasons To Join A Chamber” sofboxsubtitle_content=”Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. 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- If a consumer knows a business is part of its local chamber, the business will have a 63% increase in the likelihood that the consumer will shop with them.
- Joining a chamber of commerce is a great way to be part of the community. This is important since 8% of small businesses fail because they don’t have a network.
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Small Business conflict resolution.” fontawesome=”fa fa-laptop”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”iq-loved-customers”][vc_column][sofboxtitle position=”center” sofboxtitle_content=”We Love Our Partners” sofboxsubtitle_content=”Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the took a galley.”]“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
—African Proverb.[/sofboxtitle][sofboxblogtestimonial][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_id=”team”][vc_column][sofboxtitle position=”center” sofboxtitle_content=”Meet the Team” sofboxsubtitle_content=”Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the took a galley.”]Our Board of Directors and Committee Members are comprised of a group of business owner who still believe in change.[/sofboxtitle][sofboxteam arrow=”false” dots=”true”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” parallax=”content-moving” css=”.vc_custom_1563746792131{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][sofboxtitle position=”center” border_type=”border_white” sofboxtitle_content=”The Top Challenge For Small Business Owners” sofboxtitle_color=”#ffffff” sofboxsubtitle_color=”#ffffff” sofboxsubtitle_content=”Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the took a galley.”]Fewer African-American small businesses are approved for financing, often at lower amounts of money with higher interest rates.[/sofboxtitle][sofboxprogress features=”%5B%7B%22tab_title%22%3A%22Lack%20of%20Capital%20%2F%20Cash%20Flow%22%2C%22prog_description%22%3A%2238%20percent%20of%20African-American%20small%20business%20owners%20lack%20capital%20or%20cash%20flow.%20Although%20it%E2%80%99s%20a%20challenge%20indicative%20of%20larger%20difficulties%2C%20it’s%20one%20of%20our%20biggest%20challenges.%22%2C%22tab_score%22%3A%2238%25%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22fontawesome%22%2C%22fontawesome%22%3A%22fab%20fa-accessible-icon%22%2C%22openiconic%22%3A%22vc-oi%20vc-oi-dial%22%2C%22typicons%22%3A%22typcn%20typcn-adjust-brightness%22%2C%22entypo%22%3A%22entypo-icon%20entypo-icon-note%22%2C%22linecons%22%3A%22vc_li%20vc_li-heart%22%2C%22ionicons%22%3A%22ion%20ion-ios-monitor-outline%22%7D%2C%7B%22tab_title%22%3A%22Lack%20of%20Capital%20%2F%20Cash%20Flow%22%2C%22prog_description%22%3A%22Lorem%20ipsum%20madolor%20sit%20amet%2C%20consectetur%20adipisicing%20elit%2C%20sed%20do%20eiusmod%20tempor.%22%2C%22tab_score%22%3A%2238%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22fontawesome%22%2C%22fontawesome%22%3A%22fab%20fa-accessible-icon%22%2C%22openiconic%22%3A%22vc-oi%20vc-oi-dial%22%2C%22typicons%22%3A%22typcn%20typcn-adjust-brightness%22%2C%22entypo%22%3A%22entypo-icon%20entypo-icon-note%22%2C%22linecons%22%3A%22vc_li%20vc_li-heart%22%2C%22ionicons%22%3A%22ion%20ion-ios-monitor-outline%22%7D%2C%7B%22tab_title%22%3A%22Lack%20of%20Capital%20%2F%20Cash%20Flow%22%2C%22prog_description%22%3A%22Lorem%20ipsum%20madolor%20sit%20amet%2C%20consectetur%20adipisicing%20elit%2C%20sed%20do%20eiusmod%20tempor.%22%2C%22tab_score%22%3A%2238%25%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22fontawesome%22%2C%22fontawesome%22%3A%22fab%20fa-accessible-icon%22%2C%22openiconic%22%3A%22vc-oi%20vc-oi-dial%22%2C%22typicons%22%3A%22typcn%20typcn-adjust-brightness%22%2C%22entypo%22%3A%22entypo-icon%20entypo-icon-note%22%2C%22linecons%22%3A%22vc_li%20vc_li-heart%22%2C%22ionicons%22%3A%22ion%20ion-ios-monitor-outline%22%7D%2C%7B%22tab_title%22%3A%22Lack%20of%20Capital%20%2F%20Cash%20Flow%22%2C%22prog_description%22%3A%22Lorem%20ipsum%20madolor%20sit%20amet%2C%20consectetur%20adipisicing%20elit%2C%20sed%20do%20eiusmod%20tempor.%22%2C%22tab_score%22%3A%2238%25%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22fontawesome%22%2C%22fontawesome%22%3A%22fab%20fa-accessible-icon%22%2C%22openiconic%22%3A%22vc-oi%20vc-oi-dial%22%2C%22typicons%22%3A%22typcn%20typcn-adjust-brightness%22%2C%22entypo%22%3A%22entypo-icon%20entypo-icon-note%22%2C%22linecons%22%3A%22vc_li%20vc_li-heart%22%2C%22ionicons%22%3A%22ion%20ion-ios-monitor-outline%22%7D%5D”][vc_infobox_bgoverlay overl_color=”rgba(73,234,68,0.9)”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” el_id=”OurMission”][vc_column][sofboxtitle position=”center” sofboxtitle_content=”Hi I’m Gladys! How May I Help You?!” sofboxsubtitle_content=”Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the took a galley.” extra_class=”OurMission”]We hope that you have enjoyed your experience so far! Please feel free to read more about us below.[/sofboxtitle][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_single_image image=”1256″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][sofboxFAQ faq=”%5B%7B%22title%22%3A%22Our%20Mission%22%2C%22description%22%3A%22Promote%20economic%20development%20of%20business%20entities%20while%20strategically%20focusing%20on%20Black-owned%2C%20veteran-owned%20and%20technology%20companies.%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Our%20Vision%22%2C%22description%22%3A%22IBCC%20will%20foster%20a%20community%20that%20promotes%20economic%20independence%20and%20prosperity%20across%20Texas%3B%20by%20providing%20Innovative%20technology-driven%20training.%20We%20are%20committed%20to%20preparing%20business%20leaders%20and%20entrepreneurs%20to%20maximize%20a%20competitive%20edge%20in%20the%20global%20market.%20We%20provide%20premier%20continuing%20education%20which%20stimulates%20business%20and%20economic%20development%2C%20provides%20business%20advocacy%20and%20empowers%20the%20black%20community.%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Economic%20%26%20Business%20Development%20Committee%20%22%2C%22description%22%3A%22With%20a%20vast%20variety%20of%20value%2C%20this%20committee%20will%20create%20business%20education%20services%20and%20programs%20to%20support%20entrepreneurs%20at%20every%20stage%20of%20their%20business%20journey%20while%20deloping%20a%20wealth%20of%20research%20data%20and%20resource%20tools%20to%20stay%20abreast%20of%20the%20current%20demographic%20and%20economic%20trends.%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Marketing%20%26%20Communications%20Committee%22%2C%22description%22%3A%22Creates%20and%20reviews%20communication%20efforts%20and%20strategies%20of%20the%20Chamber%20including%20to%20enhance%20the%20exposure%20and%20support%20of%20the%20Chamber%E2%80%99s%20mission%20throughout%20our%20community.%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Community%20%26%20Membership%20Committee%22%2C%22description%22%3A%22Supports%20the%20Chamber%E2%80%99s%20retention%2C%20new%20member%20procedures%2C%20and%20community%20engagements%3B%20fosters%20positive%20relationships%3B%20meets%20with%20members%20to%20ensure%20their%20needs%20are%20properly%20met%3B%20organizes%20membership%20campaigns%20and%20other%20membership%20events%3B%20works%20closely%20with%20the%20Chamber%E2%80%99s%20membership%20volunteer%20group.%22%7D%5D”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][sofboxflinglayer style_types=”style-3″ layer_image1=”267″ layer_image2=”269″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1538829520863{padding-bottom: 90px !important;background-color: #f5f7fb !important;}” el_id=”blog”][vc_column][sofboxtitle position=”center” sofboxtitle_content=”Announcements” sofboxsubtitle_content=”Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the took a galley.”]Our IBCC media team works hard at building and discovering great content for our culture and business community.[/sofboxtitle][sofboxblog arrow=”false” dots=”true”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1539421087678{padding-top: 45px !important;padding-bottom: 45px !important;}” el_class=”iq-our-clients”][vc_column][sofboxclient images=”1364,1347″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”586″ el_id=”contact”][vc_column][sofboxtitle position=”center” border_type=”border_white” sofboxtitle_content=”Stay Informed!” sofboxtitle_color=”#ffffff” sofboxsubtitle_color=”#ffffff”][/sofboxtitle][sofboxsubscribe][vc_infobox_bgoverlay overl_color=”rgba(74,196,243,0.8)”][/vc_column][/vc_row]