The "New Era" VIP Chamber
Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce® is an Impact Agent of Change. We are the premier VIP growth chamber for entrepreneurs ready to scale. We focus on outcomes: contracts, capital, partnerships, and multi-million-dollar business building.
Illinois Black Chamber Celebrates Black History Month!
Full list of businesses participating in Chicago Black Restaurant Week
- CBRW2026 Featured Retail Brand: Titun Cocktails
- A. Ashley Designs
- BR Bar, 18601 Cicero Ave., Country Club Hills
- Bronzeville Winery, 4420 S. Cottage Ave., Chicago
- Chalet Chicago, 228 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago
- Chemistry Chicago, 5121 S. Harper Ave., Chicago
- CheSa’s Bistro & Bar Chicago, 3235 W. Addison, Ste C, Chicago
- Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles, 3947 S. King Dr., Chicago
- Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles, 543 Madison St., Oak Park
- D’s Cookie Dough Co., 2601 Flossmoor Rd., Flossmoor
- D’s Roti & Trini Cuisine, 6239 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago
- Elements 466, 466 25th Ave., Bellwood
- Gaijin 950 W. Lake St., Chicago
- Haires Gulf Shrimp, 7448 S. Vincennes Ave., Chicago
- Haires Gulf Shrimp, 1156 S. Jefferson, Chicago
- Hidden Manna Cafe, 3613 216th St., Matteson
- Ja’Grill Hyde Park, 1510 E. Harper Ct., Chicago
- Jerk & Cocktails, 17507 S. Kedzie, Hazel Crest
- Juiced By Shic, 14736 S. Pulaski, Midlothian
- Litehouse Wholefood Grill, 1368 E. 53rd St., Chicago
- Mahari Chicago, 1504 E. 55th St., Chicago
- Nafsi South Shore Beach, 7059 S. South Shore Dr., Chicago
- Sanders BBQ Supply, 1742 W. 99th St., Chicago
- Soul Prime, 1969 N. Halsted St., Chicago
- Soul Shack, 8711 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago
- St Patrick’s Restaurant & Rooftop, 15022 Lincoln Ave., Dolton
- Strugglebeard Bakery, 5221 S. Harper Ct., Chicago
- Stussy’s Diner, 3500 S. Halsted, Chicago
- Sunrize, 1455 Ring Rd., Calumet City
- Surf’s Up South Shore, 2236 E. 71st, Chicago
- Taste 222, 222 N. Canal St., Chicago
- The Duplex, 3137 W. Logan Blvd., Chicago
- The Park Bar & Grill, 63 E. Garfield Blvd., Chicago
- The Rhythm & Blues Cafe, 7522 Madison St., Oak Park
- The View Restaurant, 1701 W. Roosevelt Rd., Broadview
- TNT Rooftop Restaurant, 5405 W. Madison, Chicago
- Toast It Iz, 9204 S. Western Ave., Evergreen Park
- Toast It Iz, 22 E. Hubbard, Chicago
- Your Organic Inner G, 8269 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago
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The 6th Annual Conference!
We had engaging and informative discussions at our 6th Annual State of Black Illinois Conference held in Garfield Park. We want to thank all of our speakers including the Mayor of Waukegan and the Mayor of Libertyville for traveling a long distance to sit on our panel and engage with our audience on Leadership!
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The Ghana Summit is now Live!
Our Founder in partnership with Siriocity Holdings, Inc. and our Ghanaian partners is hosting the First International Economic Summit in Ghana. Creating more financial growth opportunities for our chambers and small businesses across the country. Stay tuned for more details and registration information.
Congratulations to our Founder & CEO!
Siri Hibbler, Global 100 Leading Black Professionals Award!
Siri Hibbler, Global 100 Leading Black Professionals Award by a Foundation Chaired by the World-Renowned Dr. Dennis Kimbro,
Author of Think and Grow Rich, A Black Choice!
Our Founder is the recipient of many awards for her passion and dedication to empowering individuals in marginalized communities. A serial entrepreneur and inspiring leader, Siri is known for giving out groceries on her birthday and throughout the years to individuals and families. She launched the Covid-19 African American Relief Fund in 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars in less than 3 months that allowed her to give out funds to businesses throughout the country to help them sustain their businesses, provide fresh groceries to senior citizens and single parents with children, and support to our front-line workers. Our leader is not just a visionary, she is a creative thinker, planner, strategist and implementer. In addition to being recognized for her Global impact, she has received several awards for her work in social services, economic and business development, including:
- 2024/25 Infinitive Hope of Ujamaa Award, IL Legislative Black Caucus
- 2025 Global 100 Leading Black Professional, RPM & Dr. Dennis Kimbro
- 2021 Business and Community Advocate of the Year by the Chambers
- 2020 Excellence Award by the Cook County Treasurer, Maria Pappas
- 2019 CommUnity Hero Award by Meridian Health
- 2019 Legacy Leader Award by Westside Women United and NLCCC, Inc.
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Our Mission
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Our Mission
At Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce, our mission is to increase black-owned businesses to 60% by 2050 and promote economic growth and development in the local community. We do this by providing funding resources, support, and advocacy for businesses of all sizes. Our Founder is seen in this image at our annual awards dinner with the new
At Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce, our mission is to increase black-owned businesses to 60% by 2050 and promote economic growth and development in the local community. We do this by providing funding resources, support, and advocacy for businesses of all sizes. Our Founder is seen in this image at our annual awards dinner with the new Mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson and the legendary Radio Host, Ramonski LUV.
Our History
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Our Mission
Founded in 2020, the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce is committed to building statewide and national relationships with influencers to help empower black businesses. Our Founder is seen here with Robert Townsend, Director, Actor, Comedian, and native of Chicago. We will never waiver on our commitment to support black-owned businesses.
Our Team
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Our team is made up of experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping businesses thrive. From our board of directors to our staff and members, everyone at the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce is committed to our mission. Our Founder is seen here with Chicago native, and Grammy Award Winning Hip Hop Artist, TWISTA.
Membership Benefits
Membership Benefits
Membership Benefits
Becoming a member of the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce comes with a wide range of benefits, including meeting influencers, networking opportunities, access to resources and support, advocacy for your business interests and so much more. Our Founder is seen here with Famed Actor and Director, LEON.
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Business is booming in Aurora, partly because the city and its partners, Aurora Economic Development Council and Adams County Regional Economic Partnership, continue to lure some of the top businesses in the nation in industries like aerospace and defense, bioscience and health care, transportation logistics, and renewable energy. Consider placing Your business in Aurora!
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The U.S. Patent & Trademark
An organization filed a petition in 2021 and tried to get their name trademarked and our name canceled. When they could not succeed, they fraudulently used our corporate Name to obtain a principal mark, stating on their application that their organization is AKA Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce.
The organization below committed theft using our corporate Name (Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce) to gain a USPTO trademark for their chosen name.
