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The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. and American Express are proud to present the newly enhanced ByBlack Platform. The platform is an extensive national Black business directory developed by the U.S. Black Chambers (USBC). And now, with the support of American Express, it also includes the first national certification exclusively for Black-owned businesses. ByBlack is designed to provide Black entrepreneurs a way to reach new customers and get access to valuable business resources.

American Express is providing resources and investment to the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. to enhance the ByBlack platform and launch the first national certification exclusively for Black-owned businesses. This certification is offered at no-cost. American Express is also using ByBlack to continue to expand its diversity-supplier commitment while also helping encourage other companies to do the same.

ByBlack is part of both the USBC’s and American Express’ broader efforts to support Black-owned businesses. American Express is committed to providing access to capital and financial education to at least 250,000 Black-owned small and medium-sized businesses in the U.S. by the end of 2024, as part of a $1 billion action plan to enhance diverse representation and promote equal opportunities for colleagues, customers and communities. To learn more about our efforts visit www.americanexpress.com/backingchange. To learn more about the USBC’s efforts to support Black-owned businesses visit https://usblackchambers.org/or call 202-463-8722.

ByBlack is an extensive national directory and the first national certification exclusively for Black-owned businesses. For the directory, any Black-owned businesses can create a profile that is publicly searchable. To onboard your business to the national directory select “Onboard to our directory” on the main page https://usblackchambers.org/certification. To become certified, businesses must meet specific requirements including having at least 51% Black ownership.