10/25/2021
The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) has recognized the best in Black-owned business and corporate commitment to advancing Black business and the communities they anchor since 2009. On October 15th, the 2021 USBC Awards Presentation was held at the MGM National Harbor as the closing event of the 2021 ByBlack Conference hosted in partnership by USBC and the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB,) and presented by American Express.
“It is important to acknowledge visionary leadership in assisting African American Chambers of Commerce, business organizations and our communities in their work of developing and growing Black enterprises,” said Ron Busby, Sr., President and CEO of USBC “This year's honorees demonstrate exceptional business practices and impact on Black communities, and are an example of what resilience and ingenuity can look like for the next generation.”
Our 2021 Corporation of the Year: American Express
Recognized for unprecedented commitments to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive marketplace and society. The corporation has committed to spending at least $750 million annually with diverse and Black-owned suppliers and providing access to capital and financial education to at least 250,000 Black-owned small and medium sized enterprises in the U.S. by the end of 2024. American Express also partnered with USBC to launch the expansion of the ByBlack directory and certification platform, in addition to supporting this year’s ByBlack Conference. Robert Childs, Executive Vice President, Office of Enterprise Inclusion Diversity & Business Engagement for American Express, accepted the award.
Photo: Ron Busby, Sr., President & CEO, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC); 2021 Corporation of the Year Recipient: American Express accepted by Robert Childs, Executive Vice President, Office of Enterprise Inclusion Diversity & Business Engagement at American Express; Charles O’Neil, USBC Chair of the Board
The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) has recognized the best in Black-owned business and corporate commitment to advancing Black business and the communities they anchor since 2009. On October 15th, the 2021 USBC Awards Presentation was held at the MGM National Harbor as the closing event of the 2021 ByBlack Conference hosted in partnership by USBC and the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB,) and presented by American Express.
“It is important to acknowledge visionary leadership in assisting African American Chambers of Commerce, business organizations and our communities in their work of developing and growing Black enterprises,” said Ron Busby, Sr., President and CEO of USBC “This year's honorees demonstrate exceptional business practices and impact on Black communities, and are an example of what resilience and ingenuity can look like for the next generation.”
Our 2021 Corporation of the Year: American Express
Recognized for unprecedented commitments to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive marketplace and society. The corporation has committed to spending at least $750 million annually with diverse and Black-owned suppliers and providing access to capital and financial education to at least 250,000 Black-owned small and medium sized enterprises in the U.S. by the end of 2024. American Express also partnered with USBC to launch the expansion of the ByBlack directory and certification platform, in addition to supporting this year’s ByBlack Conference. Robert Childs, Executive Vice President, Office of Enterprise Inclusion Diversity & Business Engagement for American Express, accepted the award.
Photo: Ron Busby, Sr., President & CEO, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC); 2021 Corporation of the Year Recipient: American Express accepted by Robert Childs, Executive Vice President, Office of Enterprise Inclusion Diversity & Business Engagement at American Express; Charles O’Neil, USBC Chair of the Board
