U.S. Black Chambers and Target to Host Pitch Competition for 25 Black-Owned Businesses
The U.S. Black Chambers and Target will host the inaugural 360° Founder Showcase & Pitch Competition on October 29 in Washington, awarding $100,000 to selected entrepreneurs.
U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) and Target are scheduled to hold the first 360° Founder Showcase & Pitch Competition on October 29 at the USBC Innovation Campus in Washington, D.C. The event will feature 25 Black-owned businesses presenting their operations to a selection panel.
The participating companies will compete for a total of $100,000 in entrepreneur awards. This initiative aims to address capital access challenges faced by minority-owned enterprises and provide a platform for direct engagement with corporate stakeholders.
This partnership follows a broader trend in the retail and nonprofit sectors to formalize support structures for diverse business founders. The showcase intends to bridge the gap between early-stage development and commercial growth through targeted funding.