One Coalition • One Powerful Voice

Join the Chamber

Step into a powerful statewide network helping Black-owned businesses connect, collaborate, compete, and grow. Through membership in a participating local chamber, entrepreneurs gain access to advocacy, education, strategic relationships, business resources, and opportunities across Georgia.

Your business matters. Your voice belongs in the room.

Join the Chamber Watch With Sound

Your Voice • Your Vote • Your Future

Georgia, Get Vote Ready

Strong businesses grow in strong communities—and informed voters help shape both. Confirm your registration, review your polling information, learn what is on your ballot, and encourage your family, employees, and neighbors to participate.

Check My Voter Page Learn How to Register

GCBC voter education presentation

1

Confirm Your Status

Use Georgia's official My Voter Page to verify your registration, name, and address.

2

Know Where to Go

Check your assigned polling location and available advance-voting information.

3

Prepare to Participate

Review your sample ballot, bring accepted photo identification, and make a voting plan.

The Georgia BlackPrint™

Prosperity Convening Recap

Relive the ideas, connections, and collective energy that brought business leaders, public officials, entrepreneurs, and community champions together to advance Black prosperity across Georgia.

One Vision. Statewide Impact.

See the people and conversations that moved the Georgia BlackPrint from vision to action—building connections, expanding opportunity, and advancing economic progress.

Leadership in Motion

Experience more Convening highlights as voices from across Georgia united around advocacy, collaboration, investment, and measurable progress.

Voter links connect to official Georgia resources. Always confirm current election dates, locations, and eligibility information before voting.

One Coalition • One Powerful Voice

Join the Chamber Initiative

Step into a powerful statewide network created to help Black-owned businesses connect, collaborate, compete, and grow. Through membership in a participating local chamber, entrepreneurs gain access to advocacy, education, strategic relationships, business resources, and opportunities across Georgia.

Your business matters. Your voice belongs in the room.

Join the Chamber Watch With Sound

Your Voice • Your Vote • Your Future

Georgia, Get Vote Ready

Strong businesses grow in strong communities—and informed voters help shape both. Make your plan now: confirm your registration, review your polling information, learn what is on your ballot, and encourage your family, employees, and neighbors to participate.

Check My Voter Page Learn How to Register

GCBC voter education presentation

1

Confirm Your Status

Use Georgia's official My Voter Page to verify your registration, name and address before you vote.

2

Know Where to Go

Check your assigned Election Day polling location and review available advance-voting information before leaving home.

3

Prepare to Participate

Review your sample ballot, bring an accepted photo ID, and make a voting plan that fits your schedule.

The Georgia BlackPrint™

Prosperity Convening Recap

Relive the ideas, connections, and collective energy that brought business leaders, public officials, entrepreneurs, and community champions together to help shape a stronger economic future for Black Georgia.

One Vision. Statewide Impact.

See the people and powerful conversations that moved the Georgia BlackPrint from vision to action—building connections, expanding opportunity, and advancing Black prosperity across our state.

Leadership in Motion

Experience more highlights from the Convening as voices from across Georgia came together around advocacy, collaboration, investment, and measurable progress for Black businesses and communities.

Voter information links lead to official Georgia government resources. Election details can change; always confirm current dates, locations, and eligibility information before voting.

Contact Us

478-747-7920

About Us

ABOUT GCBC

The Georgia Coalition of Black Chambers (GCBC) is a non-profit, statewide alliance dedicated to advancing Black-owned businesses, social enterprises, and non-profit industry associations across Georgia.

We bring together chambers and business alliances from 10 regions to move as one unified voice for economic growth, policy influence, and community impact.

WHO WE ARE

GCBC is led by the following chambers and alliances:

Each organization is focused on business, community, and government initiatives dedicated to supporting the economic development and uplift of historically underserved sectors within 10 regional areas throughout the state of Georgia

WHAT WE DO

GCBC provides collaborative leadership and advocacy that give way to transformational:

for the advancement of:

throughout the state of Georgia.

We work at the intersection of business, community, and government to open doors, remove barriers, and create pathways for long-term success.

OUR LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

Our legislative agenda focuses on the policies and priorities that shape real opportunity for our members and their communities.

Our legislative agenda includes:

We champion policies and programs that create fair access, opportunity, and long-term stability for Black-owned businesses and the communities they serve.

OUR MISSION & PRIORITIES

Creating opportunities for our members is, and will continue to be, our number one priority.

Our goal is to ensure that member businesses and organizations:

Everything we do—from advocacy and programming to partnerships and policy—is designed to help Black businesses across Georgia not just survive, but thrive.

About Us

Welcome to a space where purpose meets progress. Here, you’re not just joining an organization but part of a powerful movement rooted in unity, growth, and shared success.

GCBC provides collaborative leadership and advocacy that gives way to transformational access, economic growth, and opportunities for the advancement of Black businesses, social enterprises and non-profit industry associations throughout the state of Georgia.

Our Team

Charise Stephens-Meriweather

Chairman of the Board

Charise Stephens-Meriweather has served as GCBC Chairman of the Board and Interim Executive Director since June 2025. Mrs. Stephens-Meriweather brings a wealth of experience in organizational leadership, community engagement, and economic development across Georgia’s diverse business ecosystem. Additionally, she serves as the President of the Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses (CGCBB) headquarter in Macon, GA.

FAQs

Community: is Our Message

We are stronger together—building a unified network that uplifts, supports, and celebrates Black-owned businesses across Georgia.

People: are Our Heart

Our people are our power. We invest in relationships, collaboration, and the collective brilliance of our members.

Generosity: is Our Privilege

We lead with a spirit of giving: sharing knowledge, resources, and opportunities to help others rise.

Excellence: is Our Spirit

Excellence is our standard. We strive for quality, professionalism, and purpose in everything we do.

Servant Leadership: is Our Identity

We serve first! leading with integrity, humility, and a commitment to impact over ego.

SBR Grant Application

Join a workshop in your region to enhance your financial skills, prepare for a grant, and build a sustainable business foundation

Telephone

478-747-7920

Our Address

590 D.T. Walton SR Way Macon, GA 31201 USA

Send a Message

sbrgrants@georgiacoalitionofblackchambers.org

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