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These forums cover marketing strategies and planning, finance, public relations, project manage, business planning skills, effective use of Management Information Systems, all channeled to assist and educate start-up and growing businesses. The BBA has proven instrumental in the incubation and development of over 5000 minority-owned businesses.

The BBA fosters the growth and development of small businesses by providing workshops and forums to improve our members' management skills. The BBA Board of Directors hold elected positions, comprised of successful business owners that serve to make policies, achieve objectives, and advocate for small business issues. 

The Board of Directors utilizes modern management techniques, administrative and technical capabilities to meet the constant challenges that face Black Business Enterprises. The BBA is totally responsive to its membership. Our programs and day-to-day operations are overseen by a dedicated and highly qualified staff and Executive Director. The BBA represents African American and minority-owned businesses throughout the United States. 

History
In 1970, a group of entrepreneurs recognized that there was need for an organization devoted to promoting black business and its development. Recognizing the value of combined knowledge, skill, and advocacy, these individuals set a path for regular meetings in Los Angeles, CA. As the 1965 Watts Riots was still fresh in many of their experiences, they quickly realized the urgency to share resources to gain access to major contracting opportunities. Thus, a nonprofit business group was formally established in the spring of 1970, originally named the Black Businessmen Association While the name was shortly changed to reflect women business participation in the executive management of the BBA, our methods and essential focus have remained steadfast to share beneficial information for the survival and self-determination of the African-American community.