Minority Business Council
Serves as an advisory agency to the city manager and the City Council with respect to the City's procurement policies and procedures.
Vision
To provide guidance, business assistance, educational resources, seminars, purchasing listings, upcoming business opportunities, and various other outlets to small, women, and minority businesses throughout Virginia Beach.
Mission
The Minority Business Council's continuing goal is to advance and facilitate an environment of business opportunities, focusing on increasing expenditures available to small, minority, women, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses in Virginia Beach while continuing to address the needs and goals of these business owners throughout Virginia Beach as a means to further the city's economic development thus driving the success of the economy of the state of Virginia as a whole.
Minority Business Council Fall Conference and Expo
Date: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025
Join the MBC on Nov. 6 from 1-5 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center for an afternoon filled with resources, networking, and inspiration. The VB MBC is thrilled to welcome Anthony Williams, managing partner for the Black Diamond Group, as the keynote speaker, an Access to Capital and construction panel discussion, as well as an Exhibit Hall showcasing businesses and organizations dedicated to supporting small business growth and success.
Anthony Williams is a dynamic and thought-provoking leader, widely recognized for his deep insight into generational wealth—exploring its historical roots, economic principles, and social impact. Through powerful storytelling and real-world examples, he inspires audiences to take actionable steps toward financial empowerment through investment, entrepreneurship, and education. Before founding The Black Diamond Group, Anthony served as president/CEO of a regional National Minority Supplier Development Council, driving minority business growth and fostering corporate partnerships across Missouri and Kansas.
Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or community partner, this is a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and build success — one block at a time.
Business Development Initiatives
The Minority Business Council provides information, guidance and programs that enable business owners.
Vendor Info & Opportunities
Information for small businesses to do business with the City of Virginia Beach.