Rochester Black Business Association

Vision

To Nurture a Vibrant and Successful Black Business Community.

Mission Statement

To Foster An Environment for Black Businesses to Develop and Prosper.

Goals

• To Increase the Quantity and Quality of Business

           Activity for Black Businesses.

• To Provide Quality Services for Members.

• To be a Resource for People Whom Aspire to Become Business Owners.

• To Establish and Maintain Mutually Beneficial Relationships Between Black Businesses and Majority Business Concerns.

What We Do…

We sponsor membership events on various topics for our membership and black businesses in the community. These events provide networking and educational opportunities for our members.

The membership events vary in format, some are formal presentations by leaders of the Rochester Area business community others are discussion groups, some are classroom training programs; all focusing on some aspect relating to the development of black businesses.

We sponsor events such as our Annual Spring Luncheon featuring a renowned keynote speaker, exhibits and workshops, an Annual Golf Tournament and Holiday Party.

Why Should I Join RBBA?

• Participate in a network of businesses dedicated to promoting  each other's business.
• Meet the Leaders in the Black Business Community.
• Meet Rochester's Corporate Leaders.
• Be well informed by attending programs and training where cutting edge issues and technologies are discussed by experts.
• Find out about business opportunities in your field.
• Participate in our Business Referral Program.
• Join committees who share your interests.
• Get involved with making the Rochester area a better place to live and work.
• Make a positive and lasting contribution to the community.
• Become listed on the RBBA's Website.
• Have access to member mailing lists.
• Be heard as a part of a powerful business entity.
• Be a Part of the RBBA Team! The oldest and largest local Black Business Association in the Rochester New York area.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Satisfy our members' needs through projects, programs and events.
• Lead or assist black owned organizations in the development and expansion of their businesses.
• Provide an environment for networking and idea exchange.
• Maintain timely communications with members and community.
• Be a resource for all black owned businesses.
• Increase Value to RBBA Members.