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
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: TBD
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.
Pitch Competition Eligibility
The conference is open to for-profit businesses in any industry that meets the following criteria:
How it works
Timeline
December 31st
February 1st
February 28th
March 14th
March 28th
April 11th
April 25th
June 20th
June 27th
Prize Amounts
1st Place - $10,000
2nd Place - $5,000
3rd Place - $2,500
4th Place - $1,000
5th Place - $1,000
Investors' Pick - $5,000
Sponsorship
Pitch Black, a premier conference and Pitch Competition, empowers BIPOC and immigrant/refugee entrepreneurs by showcasing innovative ideas. Since 2021, MAC has served 84 microbusinesses. Pitch Black identifies BIPOC business leaders with impact-oriented solutions that addressing community needs and spur sustainable growth. On June 27, 2025 The event will be hosted at Creighton University Harper Center and feature national and local speakers, a tech showcase, live pitches judged by business leaders, a business expo, and over 300 attendees.
Your support is vital for making the MAC Xcelerator program happen. It's a nine-week program helping minority entrepreneurs with business training and mentorship. Participants can earn cash rewards and a chance to compete in the Pitch Black competition finale on June 27, 2025. When you support Pitch Black, your organization gains visibility and contributes to success, empowerment, and cultural awareness in the Midwest community.
Sponsorship Packages
Presenting - Catalyst Sponsor
Platinum - Innovator Sponsor
Gold - Accelerator Sponsor
Silver - Partner Sponsor
Bronze - Supporter Sponsor
Copper - Fan Sponsor
Vendor Table
Tickets
Individual Ticket – Members
Individual Ticket – Non Members
Table of 10 – Members
Table of 10 – Non Members
Contact us
For sponsorship, partnership, volunteer opportunities, and other inquiries, please use the contact form below.