Membership
Choose the level that fits you or your organization
Individuals
Community Member
Free
Annual
Open to U.S. citizens who seek to support, access, and patronize Black Business Enterprises (BBEs), markets, and cultural enterprises while helping circulate the Black dollar globally.
- Community Deals & Promotions
- Member Portal Access
- Mobile App Access
Organizations & community groups
Alliance Member
Free
Annual
Open to U.S. citizens, organizations, associations, cooperatives, and community groups seeking membership in the National Alliance for Black Business (NABB), committed to building sovereign communities rooted in Black ownership, control, and economic cooperation.
- Alliance Partnership Recognition
- Community Deals & Promotions
- Member Portal Access
Students
Student Member
$5
Annual
Open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited HBCUs, community colleges, universities, and institutions of higher learning in the United States.
- Exclusive Student Programs
- HBCU Chapter Access
- Member Portal Access
Professionals
Professional Member
$10
Annual
Open to U.S.-based licensed, certified, and credentialed professionals, consultants, influencers, and career leaders across the public, private, government, and philanthropic sectors.
- Exclusive Professional Programs
- City Chapter or At-Large Access
- Member Portal Access
Black-owned businesses
Black Business Enterprise (BBE)
$19
Annual
Open to U.S.-based businesses that are at least 51% Black-owned and controlled.
- Business Directory Listing
- Buyer–Supplier Engagement
- Verification Pipeline
Small & medium businesses
Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)
$19
Annual
Open to U.S.-based businesses of all ownership types seeking growth, market access, and economic integration—regardless of race, creed, color, or orientation—based purely on merit.
- Business Directory Listing
- Buyer–Supplier Engagement
- Verification Pipeline
Associations & institutions
Organization Member
$90
Annual
Open to U.S.-based associations, chambers, nonprofits, universities, government agencies, faith-based and professional organizations, fraternities and sororities.
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Supplier Networks
- Member Portal Access
Government agencies
Government Member
$190
Annual
Open to U.S.-based federal, state, county, municipal, township, historic town, and settlement governments seeking structured engagement with verified business enterprises, supplier pipelines, and economic development partnerships.
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Supplier Networks
- Member Portal Access
Capital providers
Investor Member
$190
Annual
Open to U.S. and international capital providers across all asset classes, including lenders, banks, credit unions, grantmakers, venture capital firms, angel investors, private equity groups, family offices, impact funds, and alternative financing platforms.
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Supplier Networks
- Member Portal Access
Corporations
Corporate Member
$250
Annual
Open to U.S.-based and multinational corporations operating in the United States with 50 or more employees seeking structured engagement with verified business enterprises and national economic development partnerships.
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Supplier Networks
- Member Portal Access
Verified BBEs & SMEs
Lifetime Member
$1,000
Annual
Open exclusively to verified Black Business Enterprises (BBEs) and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) seeking permanent membership access and long-term participation in The National Business League (NBL) ecosystem.
- Full Platform Access
- Global Directory Listings
- Sponsorship Opportunities
Individuals
International Community Member
Free
Annual
Open to global citizens who seek to support, access, and patronize Black Business Enterprises, markets, and cultural enterprises worldwide.
- Member Portal & Mobile App Access
- Global Directory Listings
- Country Business League or At-Large Access
Organizations & community groups
International Alliance Member
Free
Annual
Open to international organizations, associations, cooperatives, and community groups joining the National Alliance for Black Business.
- Member Portal & Mobile App Access
- Global Directory Listings
- Country Business League or At-Large Access
Students
International Student Member
$1
Annual
Open to students enrolled in accredited institutions of higher learning outside the United States.
- Member Portal & Mobile App Access
- Global Directory Listings
- Country Business League or At-Large Access
Professionals
International Professional Member
$2
Annual
Open to internationally based licensed, certified, and credentialed professionals, consultants, and career leaders.
- Member Portal & Mobile App Access
- Global Directory Listings
- Country Business League or At-Large Access
Black-owned businesses
International Black Business Enterprise (BBE)
$3
Annual
Open to internationally based businesses that are at least 51% Black-owned and controlled.
- Business Directory Listing
- Buyer–Supplier Engagement
- Verification Pipeline
Small & medium businesses
International Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)
$3
Annual
Open to internationally based small and medium enterprises seeking growth, market access, and economic integration.
- Business Directory Listing
- Buyer–Supplier Engagement
- Verification Pipeline
Associations & institutions
International Organization
$4
Annual
Open to internationally based associations, chambers, nonprofits, universities, and faith-based and professional organizations.
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Supplier Networks
- Member Portal & Mobile App Access
Government agencies
International Government
$190
Annual
Open to international federal, state, provincial, and municipal governments seeking structured engagement with verified business enterprises.
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Supplier Networks
- Member Portal & Mobile App Access
