DEBCC’s Vision, Mission and Purpose

The vision of the DEBCC is to serve the needs of Black owned businesses and provide economic opportunity and support to them as well as the communities they serve. We strive to leave our footprint in the sand of Delaware’s business landscape and forge a path that leads to a steady flow of resources beneficial to our business members through relationships, partnerships and apprenticeships.
Our mission is to support the initiatives of Black business owners and foster an enterprise that focuses on success and viability. We endeavor to create awareness and visibility of our efforts at local, state, and federal levels through advocacy. We strive to provide access to education and training that keeps Black business owners in step with the ever changing requirements of Delaware’s economic playing field.
Our purpose is to strengthen our role as a vital hub for connecting Black business owners and entrepreneurs with the resources needed to assist them in growing their enterprise and creating new economic opportunities and job growth all throughout the First State.

Our Team

Our mutual goal is to enable Black businesses to compete in Delaware. DEBCC works to ensure that minority and other disadvantaged entrepreneurs are not left behind due to unfair assumptions and a lack of effort to help them achieve success. Together, we can provide the necessary assistance and support system and instill a sense of pride in the Black business community.

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Ayanna Khan

Founder, President & CEO

Remember to ALWAYS bet on yourself. Let your hard work speak for itself. There will always be naysayers, critics with no credentials and folks that think they can do what you do – block the noise and stay focus.

–  Ayanna Khan

Susan Denham

Administrative Assistant

Earl T. Jeter

Chamber Accountant

Loren Rice

Interim-Membership Coordinator

Stacie Burton

Downstate Community Liaison

Susan Denham

Administrative Assistant

Earl T. Jeter

Chamber Accountant

Loren Rice

Interim-Membership Coordinator

Stacie Burton

Downstate Community Liaison

Board of Directors

Interim Chairman

Kim Rice

Humanitarian Helping Hand

Chavonya N. Reddick

Del-One FCU

Brenné Sheperson

SCORE

Ciemone Sheppard

Ciemone

Dyron Green

Department of Labor

Chavonya N. Reddick

Del-One FCU

Brenné Sheperson

SCORE

Ciemone Sheppard

Ciemone

Dyron Green

Department of Labor

Our Advisory Board

Randall Dobbins

Dobbins International, INC

Patrick McDevitt

Outsourced Development Services

Randall Dobbins

Dobbins International, INC

Patrick McDevitt

Outsourced Development Services

Careers

Would you like to work for The Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce (DEBCC)?

The DEBCC is dedicated to the business development and economic empowerment of the Delaware economy, particularly the African American communities throughout the State of Delaware, via entrepreneurship utilizing educational models, shared best practices, business resources and technical assistance.

We’re looking for people to join the team who are as excited as we are to help us empower local entrepreneurs and business owners to be successful.

Job Openings

Program Director

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Our mission is to support the initiatives of Black business owners and foster an enterprise that focuses on success and viability.

Hours of Operations

  • Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
Our Programs & Affiliates
Get In Touch

1105 North Market St.
Suite 102 Mezzanine Fl
Wilmington, DE 19801
302.384.7761
email@debcc.org