Clarke's Corporation — Pillar
Business Development
We don't just talk about Black business — we build it. Through coalition, strategy, and direct access to opportunity, we are creating an ecosystem where Black entrepreneurs don't just survive, they lead.
Explore Black Biz Coalition300+
Coalition Members
$2M+
Contracts Facilitated
90
Day Incubator
2027
Grant Initiative
Featured Brand
Black Biz Coalition
The Black Biz Coalition is a thriving network of 300+ members united by a shared mission: to build, sustain, and scale Black-owned businesses. Through our annual Business Summit, 90-day Incubator, and direct contract facilitation, we turn ambition into action.
With over $2M in contracts facilitated and a Grant Initiative launching in 2027, the Coalition is proof that when we work together, we win together.
Visit Black Biz CoalitionHow We Work
Six Ways We Build Business
Business Summit
Annual gathering connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders across the DMV and beyond.
90-Day Incubator
Intensive business development program designed to accelerate growth, sharpen strategy, and build lasting infrastructure.
Contract Facilitation
Over $2M in contracts facilitated for coalition members — connecting Black-owned businesses to real opportunities.
Member Network
300+ members strong and growing. A community of builders, owners, and visionaries committed to collective advancement.
Strategic Consulting
One-on-one guidance on operations, branding, finance, and scaling — tailored to where you are and where you're going.
Ecosystem Access
Tap into the full Clarke's Corporation ecosystem — hospitality, community, faith, and education — as a business resource.
Our Conviction
"Black business is not a niche — it is an engine. We are here to fuel it."
— Clarke's Corporation, Business Development Pillar
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Ready to Build?
Whether you're launching, scaling, or looking for your next contract — the Black Biz Coalition has a seat at the table for you. Connect with 300+ members who are committed to your success.