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Minority Owned Business Chamber Membership Grant is a grant from the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce that funds subsidized Chamber membership for minority-owned businesses in the South Bend-Elkhart region.
Offered through a collaboration with The Community Foundation of Elkhart County and the Business Diversity Initiative, the grant covers a portion of membership dues over three years: Year 1 at $105 (25% of dues), Year 2 at $210 (50%), and Year 3 at $315 (75%), with full renewal in Year 4.
Eligible businesses must operate within the South Bend-Elkhart region with services directly benefiting Elkhart County, have been in business for at least one year, and employ ten or fewer people. Recipients must attend Chamber orientation, council meetings, Business After Hours events, and additional Chamber events annually to maintain grant access.
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The mission of the Chamber is to be the leading resource for making connections that foster collaboration which serves and promotes efforts to strengthen the Greater Elkhart business community. We do this by advocating for business with local, state and federal officials, providing access to educational opportunities to support business growth, and creating networking opportunities that enhance connections between businesses.
Minority Owned Business Chamber Membership grants are offered to qualified minority owned businesses and allotted over the span of three (3) years, if the recipient meets yearly requirements.
Funds will be distributed as follows: Year 1: Member will pay 25% of membership dues at $105 Year 2: Member will pay 50% of membership dues at $210 Year 3: Member will pay 75% of membership dues at $315 Year 4: Member will pay full renewal amount Eligible businesses/organization must operate within the South Bend-Elkhart region and services must directly benefit Elkhart County.
Applicant must attend at least 2 Business Diversity Initiative (BDI) council meetings OR attend 1 Business After Hours event OR 1 Chamber event within twelve months prior to submitting application.
The following are requirements, for each year your business receives the grant, to maintain access to the Minority Owned Business Chamber Membership Grant: Attend a 1-hour Chamber orientation (within two months after joining; one time only) Attend 4 council meetings (please see brochure for council information) Attend at least 1 Business After Hours Attend at least 1 Chamber event (in addition to the Business After Hours) Business/organization must be in good standing with the State of Indiana, and have been in business for at least one year.
Business/organizations applying must meet one of the following criteria: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits not having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Minority Owned Business Chamber Membership grants may be awarded to companies that employ ten (10) or fewer people.
Interested businesses may complete and submit the form below or pick up the application at the Greater Chamber of Elkhart office located at 418 S Main St, Elkhart Indiana 46516. Applications may be mailed or dropped off at the Greater Elkhart Chamber office. Greater Elkhart Chamber staff will review all submitted requests.
Applications open and close on the following dates: Applicants will receive notice of their application up to two weeks after the close date. Note: Membership dues are as of January 1, 2023 and subject to change.
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Type of Business * Example: Manufacturing, Restaurant, Retail, Accounting You may select more than one: Educational Opportunities Cost Saving Programs/ Opportunities Increased Business/ Referrals Increased Visibility/ Exposure What do you hope to gain from your membership? Number of Employees Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1 .
Enter the web address for your page on each site you utilize: As a Chamber member, you will receive routine communications including event information, online newsletters, and bi-monthly print magazine. (The receipt for this transaction will be sent to this email address. This email will be for Chamber use only.)
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Minority-owned businesses operating at least 1 year in the South Bend-Elkhart MSA benefiting Elkhart County, IN; small businesses with 10 or fewer employees preferred. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $105-$315 (membership subsidy). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Minority Owned Business Chamber Membership Grant is funded by Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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