Melvin M. Coleman, president and CEO of the Atlanta Black Chambers, joined podcast host Camry Brown to share how the chambers is empowering Black entrepreneurs to build lasting generational wealth and highlight key opportunities Black business owners should explore.

During this impactful episode, Coleman reflects on Atlanta’s unique strength as a hub for Black entrepreneurship. He also underscores the significance of Black Business Month and how the chambers foster community connection and empowerment, extending their impact beyond business support. “Melvin’s insights remind us that our potential has no ceiling,” said Camry. “This episode was a blueprint for building, sustaining, and passing down success.”

The Atlanta Black Chambers is a nonprofit organization made up of individuals engaged in business, community, and government activities. Its mission centers on advocating for the creation and growth of competitive, profitable, and sustainable Black-owned entities. The chambers is committed to providing quality education and training programs that emphasize economic development, ownership and wealth – building practices.

The ABC is an organization of over 1,000 Black entrepreneurs committed to the creation and growth of Competitive, Profitable, and Sustainable Black-owned entities.

Coleman served as Executive Director from January 2017 – January 2023, during that time the Chamber experienced phenomenal growth in both membership and programming. He is also the vice president of advancing black business.

Coleman is a 2023 President’s Volunteer Service Award recipient. He received ABC’s Transformative Leadership Award in 2021 for his commitment to excellence in building the Atlanta Black Chambers. He received the Atlanta Association of Insurance Professionals LINC (link) Award in 2019 for his service and commitment to the Atlanta entrepreneur community.

Coleman is also the founder and chief portfolio strategist of Essential Wealth Management, a registered investment advisory firm based in the Atlanta area. He spent 15 years with UPS, where his last position was a senior account executive in the business development dept. Melvin is originally from Savannah Ga. He is a US Navy veteran and a Savannah State University Alum. Fun fact about Melvin, he wants to do stand-up comedy.

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