Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana

09/05/2026

🚨 NORTHWEST INDIANA BUSINESSES: NEED HELP AFTER THE DERECHO?

If your business was impacted by the recent storms, SBA Disaster Loans may be able to help you recover and rebuild.

Join the Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana and NW Indiana Small Business Development Center (NW ISBDC) for an in-person information session with an SBA representative.

Registration preferred. Walk-ins welcome! Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

🌪️ Storms pass. Businesses can come back stronger. We’re here to help Northwest Indiana recover.

09/04/2026

08/31/2026

🚨 SBA DISASTER HELP AVAILABLE IN NORTHWEST INDIANA

If the August storms, tornadoes, winds, or flooding damaged your home, car, business, or belongings, you may qualify for an SBA Disaster Loan. IN-20022 # 21807 Fact Sheet.pdf

📅 Damage deadline: Oct. 25, 2026
📅 Business financial loss (EIDL): May 25, 2027 IN-20022 # 21807 Fact Sheet.pdf

👉 Apply: lending.sba.gov
☎️ 1-800-659-2955

Don’t assume you don’t qualify—check your options! PLEASE SHARE.

08/26/2026

🚨 FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE APPROVED 🚨

If you live in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte County and had damage from the recent storms, tornadoes, or flooding, you may qualify for FEMA assistance.

🏠 Help may be available for housing, home repairs, and other disaster-related needs.

📸 Take pictures of your damage
🧾 Save your receipts
📄 Keep your insurance information

FEMA Disaster: DR-4933

Please SHARE so our Northwest Indiana families know help may be available. ❤️

07/24/2026

Yesterday, the Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana was honored to attend Habitat for Humanity Northwest Indiana’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, “40 Years of Rocking the Block.”

Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana on four decades of transforming lives through affordable homeownership, neighborhood revitalization, and community partnerships. Your impact continues to strengthen families and communities across our region.

This celebration was especially meaningful to me, as I was recognized as a Partner Family and had the privilege of attending as a member of the Board of Directors. It is an honor to serve alongside such dedicated leaders who are committed to expanding opportunities for families throughout Northwest Indiana.

Thank you to the Habitat team, volunteers, donors, and community partners for your unwavering commitment. Here’s to celebrating 40 incredible years and building an even brighter future together.

Congratulations on this remarkable milestone! 🏡💙💚

07/23/2026

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07/15/2026

July Newsletter

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