To date, the BBC members have created a network paradigm; through educational seminars and networking opportunities such as the "Business After Hours", these professionals have increased and promoted business referrals as well as impacted their businesses bottom line. Several members of the BBC have also been appointed to City and County leadership positions, demonstrating the synergistic relationships between the Black Business Council and the business community in Osceola County.
The BBC is most noted for the Annual Rhythm & Blues Festival, one of the County's largest and well attended outdoor social gathering. The BBC actively supports members in the areas of networking and the creation of all business ventures. They assist/facilitate relocation and expansion of Black and other minority businesses to Osceola County. The BBC ensure member awareness of funds, trainings, loans, investments and resources. They provide mentoring programs for start-up business members with established business members.
Festival of Rhythm & Blues! Hosted by the Black Business Council annually each February at the Kissimmee Lakefront Park. This free admission event is family friendly and fun for all ages! Great food and entertainment all day long!
Any person, firm, association, corporation, partnership or entity who is a member in good standing with the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce and who expresses interest consistent with the above objectives shall be eligible for membership in the Council. Membership is not restricted.
Contact Marie Jones, Executive Director for the Black Business Council for more information, 407-847-3174 or mjones@kissimmeechamber.com
