Active & Growing · Since 2019

A stronger Black economy starts here.

The Greater Rochester Black Business Alliance unites Black businesses, partners, and investors to build the relationships, capital, and opportunity that create lasting prosperity.

GRBBA Networking Event
2019
Founded
12
Founding Members
40+
Members
100+
Network & Growing
The Opportunity

When Black businesses thrive,
the whole region rises.

Black-owned businesses create jobs, keep wealth circulating in their neighborhoods, and anchor stronger communities. GRBBA exists to remove the barriers in the way — and to be the connective tissue between entrepreneurs, institutions, and capital.

A multiplier, not a moment

Every dollar invested in cooperative economics circulates further. We turn relationships and dealmaking into durable, compounding economic activity.

A trusted catalyst

We act as the bridge that makes doing business with Black businesses easier — coordinating resources, technical assistance, and a broad network of strategic partners.

Built to last

An organized, member-led alliance with a clear strategy. Your support is leveraged through scale, collaboration, and shared infrastructure.

Our Vision

Vibrant Black communities with a strong Black economy.

Mission

A catalyst for growth.

GRBBA advocates for the attraction, creation, stability, growth, sustainability, and wellbeing of Black businesses across Greater Rochester.

We act as a catalyst to enhance the process of doing business with Black businesses — collaborating across a broad network of strategic partners to foster real economic activity in the Black community.

We must always attempt to lift as we climb.
— Angela Davis
How We Work

Four strategic directions,
one shared goal.

01
Awareness

Awareness & Advocacy

Elevating Black businesses and advocating for their interests across the region.

02
Learning

Learning & Development

Equipping members with the knowledge and tools to start, sustain, and scale.

03
Cooperative Economics

Cooperative Economics

Turning collective strength into dealmaking, capital, and shared prosperity.

04
Business Services

Business Services

Connecting members to culturally-relevant technical assistance and resources.

Find Your Way In

Whether you build or you back the builders — there's a role for you.

For Black Businesses

Become a Member

Join a community that's invested in your success and ready to do business with you.

  • Expand your network and unlock partnership opportunities
  • Win new business through member-to-member dealmaking
  • Learn from established owners who've built and grown
  • Access business development resources and programs
  • Build intergenerational wealth alongside your peers
Join GRBBA

For Foundations & Partners

Invest in the Work

Channel your commitment to equity and economic mobility through an organization built to deliver it.

  • Fund place-based, community-led economic impact
  • Strengthen supplier diversity and open procurement pipelines
  • Sponsor signature events, including the State of Black Business
  • Support capacity building and shared infrastructure
  • Reach a growing, organized network of Black enterprises
Partner & Invest
For Funders & Corporate Partners

Fuel the next chapter of Black business in Rochester.

Your sponsorship, grant, or partnership goes further here — multiplied across a network committed to shared responsibility, cooperation, and shared prosperity. Let's design an investment that delivers measurable impact for your priorities and our community.

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Connect With Us

Ready when you are.

Current and prospective members are welcome at our monthly meetings on the first Monday of each month at 5:30 PM. Contact us for this month's location.

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Matthew Augustine
President, GRBBA Inc.
Social@GRBBAinc