Pitch Black Conference

A business Conference, Business Expo and Pitch Competition dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship in the Midwest

Presented by the Midlands African Chamber, Inc.

2025 Theme:

Empowering Visions. Fueling Success.

Friday, June 27th, 2025
9 AM - 6 PM

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What is Pitch Black?

Pitch Black is a dynamic conference strategically crafted to fuel entrepreneurship across diverse communities in the Midwest. Our event showcases prominent speakers, a business exposition, and an exciting business pitch competition. The competition is specifically tailored to offer a platform for emerging BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) as well as immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas. Participants have the opportunity to compete for a grand prize of up to $15,000, complemented by invaluable in-kind support surpassing $40,000. This support extends to essential services such as marketing, legal, and accounting, providing crucial assistance for their ventures.

A groundbreaking initiative, Pitch Black, is committed to nurturing entrepreneurship and fortifying businesses. By facilitating connections between emerging entrepreneurs and potential investors, mentors, and essential resources, our conference strives to invigorate economic growth and champion diversity in the local economy.

We invite you to partner with the MAC and Pitch Black in championing entrepreneurship within black and minority communities in Nebraska and the broader Midwest. Your involvement as a business or community partner is crucial to realizing the success of this endeavor. Let's collaborate to make a lasting impact together.

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Events since 2020

1200+

Attendees

20

Business Funded

$61.5k

In-kind prizes

$88.2k

Equity free Funding

Past Sponsors and Partners

2025 Timeline

Prize Amounts

Sponsorship

Sponsoring Pitch Black and the MAC Xcelerator (MAC X) directly uplifts minority-owned businesses and underserved communities. Since 2021, these programs have empowered BIPOC entrepreneurs to turn ideas into thriving enterprises, providing mentorship, financial coaching, and pitch training.

Impact Highlights:

  • Ital Vital Living: A mother-daughter owned juice shop expanded from 200 to 1,000 weekly units, secured funding, and opened a second location.
  • Local Art Plug: The 2023 Pitch Black winner created opportunities for young artists, won multiple grants, and built partnerships.
  • Caring Expertise Homecare: A Black woman-owned healthcare agency scaled operations to generate $1M in revenue in 2024.

In 2024, 79 small businesses participated, launching over 30 new ventures. Pitch Black finalists received $87,000 in funding, and the MAC Xcelerator provided 641 hours of technical assistance, with 82% of participants completing key business deliverables.

By sponsoring these initiatives, your organization fosters economic growth, cultural awareness, and empowerment while gaining visibility as a champion of community development. Join us in making a lasting impact.

Tickets

Individual Ticket – Members

$110

Individual Ticket – Non Members

$120

Contact us

For sponsorship, partnership, volunteer opportunities, and other inquiries, please use the contact form below.


(402) 881-0343 info@wepitchblack.com
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