The Black Business Alliance (BBA), is a 501 (c) (6) non-profit membership organization which seeks to EMPOWER, GUIDE, PROMOTE, ENHANCE, COLLABORATE and GROW small, medium sized black and minority businesses throughout Connecticut and nationally by addressing the gap in business access to funding, educational resources and capacity building. The Black Business Alliance seeks to act as a primary collaborative entity for black and minority businesses to create a culture of mini ecosystems to build self- worth, capacity building and community inclusion. Services that the organization offers include: Business Sustainability Growth Consulting Community Engagement Initiatives Access to Capital & Funding Business Startup & Development Mentorship and B2B Partnerships Needs Assessment Analysis Supplier Diversity Training Membership Advocacy Business Workshops & Training P&L and Budgeting Community Focus Groups