named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Queens Community Voice Initiative
Provides a formal platform for residents and business owners to report neighborhood issues such as infrastructure and safety concerns to local government
Supplier Diversity & Procurement Committee
Assists members in accessing city, state, and federal contracts as MWBE-certified businesses
Support Mobs
Mobilizes the community to support member businesses during launches or hardships by driving customer traffic and sales
Women in Business Committee
Dedicated initiative supporting women-led businesses through leadership development, mentorship, and equity programs
Youth & Entrepreneurship Committee
Offers youth mentorship, teen entrepreneur programs, and partnerships with schools to foster early business engagement
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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MWBE Certification and Contract Access Support 2 activities
- Advocacy for equitable business opportunitiesAdvocates for equitable access to government and corporate contracts, funding, and business development opportunities for Black-owned businesses, including support for MWBE certification and public policy change.
- Capacity building for minority-owned businessesSupports minority-owned businesses through community improvement initiatives, business education, tools, and opportunities for growth, including mentorship and leadership development.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 2 activities
- Community and institutional economic networkingConnects Black faith institutions with Black-owned businesses to strengthen local economic networks and promote community self-reliance.
- Resource Hub and professional referral networkOperates a Resource Hub and maintains a vetted directory that connects Black entrepreneurs with qualified professionals in accounting, law, real estate, lending, marketing, and business consulting.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Back-to-school supply driveOrganizes an annual back-to-school supply drive to support students in the Queens community.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Business spotlight and promotional campaignsHighlights one Black-owned or community-supported small business per month through a spotlight program and promotes member businesses via social media, newsletters, vendor spotlights, and community partnerships.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Business workshops and educational programmingHosts free and low-cost workshops, webinars, and educational events on business topics such as marketing, taxes, legal protections, financial literacy, and grant navigation to support Black entrepreneurs at all stages of development.
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Community economic advocacy and local spending campaignsPromotes consumer support of local Black-owned businesses to strengthen the Queens economy, close racial wealth gaps, and circulate economic benefits within the community through public awareness campaigns.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Job fairs and employment pipeline developmentOrganizes job fairs and builds employment pipelines by partnering with community colleges and certification programs to connect job seekers with opportunities in Black-owned businesses.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Leadership and equity programs for women-led businessesProvides leadership development, equity initiatives, and empowerment programming for women-led businesses, including through the Wind Beneath My Wings Women’s Empowerment organization.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Networking and business exposHosts networking mixers, business expos, and community events to connect Black entrepreneurs with investors, community leaders, and employment pipelines through partnerships with community colleges and certification programs.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Website accessibility improvementsAdapted the organization’s website to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards, implementing features such as keyboard navigation, alternative text, color contrast compliance, and accessible multimedia.
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Youth Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Education 1 activity
- Youth entrepreneurship and mentorship programsImplements youth mentorship, teen entrepreneur initiatives, and the Young Hustlers Academy in partnership with high schools to teach entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and group economics to underserved youth.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Support Mobs and community patronage eventsOrganizes flash-mob-style group visits and community support events to drive immediate customer traffic, sales, and online reviews for struggling or newly launched Black-owned businesses.
- Wealth building and generational planning resourcesOffers resources and programming focused on wealth building, real estate ownership, trusts, and generational planning to support long-term economic equity for Black families and business owners.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
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Total expenses$53K
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Salaries & benefits$11K
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Net assets$-53K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Accessibility Wizard Partner — Used Accessibility Wizard tool to identify and fix potential accessibility issues on the website.
- Ashley Jones Partner — Treasurer of the Queens Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc., overseeing financial operations and fiscal responsibility.
- Black-owned businesses Partner — Supported through chamber programs, resources, and community support mobs
- Brooks Memorial Church Network — Josephine Carter is an active member, linking the organization to faith-based community networks.
- Derrick Hamilton Partner — Board member driving public-private partnerships and amplifying the voice of Black business owners across Queens.
- Dr. Niccol Gordon Partner — President and founder of the Queens Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc., leading its mission of Black economic empowerment.
- Dr. Niccol Gordon Partner — President of Queens Black Chamber of Commerce, providing leadership and public representation.
- Eastern Star Network — Josephine Carter is a member, connecting the organization to broader community service and leadership networks.
- Girl Scouts Network — Josephine Carter is a longtime leader, indicating engagement with youth development and community service networks.
- Government Affairs & Advocacy Committee Partner — Joint committee partner in the Queens Community Voice Initiative, facilitating civic engagement and government response.
- Josephine Carter Partner — Board member focused on expanding member services and fostering partnerships for Black-owned businesses in Queens.
- Kristen Raysor Partner — Secretary of the Queens Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc., responsible for organizational transparency and communication.
- NEON Arts Partner — Partners with Philip Armstrong to inspire and educate youth through arts and entrepreneurship initiatives.
- NYC Summer Youth Employment Program Partner — Collaborates with Philip Armstrong to mentor youth and support workforce development.
- New York Department of Probation Partner — Collaborates with Philip Armstrong on youth education and empowerment programs.
- Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee Partner — Joint committee partner in the Queens Community Voice Initiative, addressing neighborhood infrastructure and safety concerns.
- Queens Government — Engages in advocacy and partnership efforts focused on economic development within Queens, NY.
- Queens Black Chamber of Commerce Partner — Organizes and leads the back-to-school supply drive.
- Queens Black Chamber of Commerce Partner — Provides business education and resources to entrepreneurs.
- Queens Black Chamber of Commerce (QBCC) Network — Organization leading advocacy efforts to support Black-owned businesses in Queens.
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Network — Josephine Carter is a member, linking the organization to community service and sisterhood networks.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Economics via Community Mobilizationmethodology: collective_economicsBy organizing community-driven "Support Mobs," the organization generates immediate visibility and customer traffic for Black-owned businesses, because collective consumer action strengthens economic resilience and signals market demand, particularly during critical launch or hardship periods.
- Economic Empowerment through Business Ownershipmethodology: wealth-building-through-ownershipBy supporting Black business ownership, the organization enables generational wealth building and counters systemic underfunding, because ownership provides long-term financial stability, community reinvestment, and economic self-determination.
- Localized Investment as Economic Resiliencemethodology: economic-localismBy encouraging consumer spending at Black-owned businesses, the organization strengthens community wealth, because localized circulation of capital increases business survival rates, job creation, and long-term neighborhood stability.
- Mentorship-Based Capacity Buildingmethodology: mentorship-based-entrepreneurship-educationBy using mentorship and real-world business experience to teach entrepreneurship and financial literacy, the organization increases the likelihood of business success and sustainability, because practical, peer-led learning produces deeper engagement and skill retention than theoretical instruction alone.
- Policy Advocacy for Systemic Economic Equitymethodology: equitable_policy_advocacyBy advocating for changes in procurement, funding, and government contracting policies, the organization increases equitable access to capital and opportunities for Black entrepreneurs, because systemic barriers are a root cause of underfunding and exclusion in mainstream economic systems.