Chamber Events, Services, & Opportunities

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Join us for Money Moves: The Financial Literacy Lunch & Learn in celebration of National Financial Literacy Month. This dynamic session will equip business owners and leaders with practical strategies for sustainable financial growth.

Featuring keynote speaker Alberta McLaurin of Isaac Empire, this experience includes powerful insights, meaningful networking, and the recognition of two leaders in financial literacy and economic empowerment.

Come ready to connect, learn, and make strategic Money Moves.

 The Best of Mississippi Awards Gala is a prestigious evening celebrating outstanding leaders, businesses, and changemakers who are making a meaningful impact across the Magnolia State. Hosted at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg, this elegant event honors excellence in entrepreneurship, community leadership, innovation, and service.

Guests will enjoy a memorable night of recognition, inspiration, and networking as we spotlight the individuals and organizations helping shape Mississippi’s future. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of achievement, legacy, and the spirit of Mississippi. 

   The Business Empowered International Ambassador Initiative connects business and community leaders to the resources, relationships, and opportunities of Business Empowered International Chamber of Commerce—regardless of location. Through chamber membership, leadership development, and strategic representation, partners gain access to professional growth, meaningful connections, and the opportunity to support small business and community impact on a local, national, and global scale. 

 The Upper Room Marketplace Gathering is a midweek experience designed for workplace professionals, business owners, entrepreneurs, ministry leaders, and community builders seeking prayer, connection, and spiritual renewal in the flow of the workweek. Hosted at The Gathering Place Chapel, this gathering creates space for networking, testimonies, prayer, and teaching that equips leaders to live out purpose and faith in the marketplace. 

  BEICC Small Business Grant Opportunity
The Business Empowered International Chamber of Commerce Small Business Grant Opportunity is designed to support entrepreneurs and small business owners with funding that fuels growth, strengthens operations, and increases community impact. This initiative empowers business leaders to invest in their vision, expand capacity, and elevate their business while contributing to economic development and long-term sustainability. 

 BEICC Global Media is a digital media platform of the Business Empowered International Chamber of Commerce, created to amplify the voices of community, business, ministerial, and marketplace leaders who are making a meaningful impact. Through Success Talk interviews and empowerment conversations, we spotlight innovative initiatives, transformational leadership, and testimonies of how God is moving within communities and spheres of influence. Our mission is to inform, inspire, and equip leaders to create positive change locally and globally. 

  The Barbers & Beauty Executives Division of the Business Empowered International Chamber of Commerce is a purpose-driven community designed to support, elevate, and advocate for professionals in the barber and beauty industry. We provide access to leadership development, business education, networking opportunities, industry visibility, and exclusive events that help our members grow their businesses and expand their influence. Together, we are strengthening the industry, empowering professionals, and building a unified voice for barbers and beauty leaders in the marketplace. 

 The Marketplace Chaplaincy Orientation Breakfast is an informational gathering for ministers, chaplains, and community leaders who are already providing care and support in real-world environments. Hosted by The Marketplace Chaplaincy Institute of Business Empowered International, this session introduces the purpose, structure, and expectations of the Certified Marketplace Chaplain Training Program.

Attendees will gain clarity on what marketplace chaplaincy is, how it differs from traditional ministry roles, and whether the training program is the right fit for their calling and current season.

  The Gathering Place is a welcoming space for leaders, dreamers, and Kingdom-minded individuals seeking alignment, growth, and renewal in the marketplace and beyond. We offer worship, prayer, teaching, and marketplace-focused encounters designed to equip individuals to live with purpose, clarity, and impact. The chapel is also open during the week for personal reflection, prayer, and spiritual alignment in a peaceful and safe environment. 

  Celebrate your business milestone with a professional ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Chamber. This exclusive member benefit includes a ceremonial ribbon and scissors, promotional support, photo opportunities, and invitations to local leaders and media. It’s a powerful way to showcase your success and connect with the community.