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Tampa Bay Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator receives grant from JPMorgan Chase

| Jo-Lynn Brown

The Tampa Bay Chamber received $134,000 from JPMorgan Chase to support its Minority Business Accelerator which was created to support local Black and Hispanic-owned businesses and organizations.

The Chamber’s MBA curriculum is a two-year program that includes workshops, mentoring and group activities designed to create jobs and build the business owner’s wealth.

Businesses in the cohorts gain access to resources, including eight education series a year, a dedicated financial mentor and various opportunities to engage with the Tampa Bay Chamber.

New in 2024, cohort members are also part of small group coaching opportunities.

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