Dream Exchange Joins National Black Chamber of Commerce at Annual National Business Policy Conference to Advance Capital Market Modernization

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Dream Exchange

Wed, March 18, 2026 at 1:55 PM EDT 4 min read

Group Photo of Delegation on the Steps of the Eisenhauer Executive Office Building

This gathering represents a significant step forward in our commitment to collaborative effort and professional excellence. We remain dedicated to the principles of equality and mutual respect as we work together toward our shared objectives.

CHICAGO, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following a pivotal week in Washington, D.C., Dream Exchange announced its successful participation in the Annual National Business Policy Conference. The event, hosted by the National Black Chamber of Commerce (“NBCC”) in partnership with the National Alliance for Black Business (“NABB”), convened leaders for direct, high-level engagement with federal policymakers on bipartisan priorities essential to economic growth.

Dream Exchange was honored to join the delegation for highly fruitful conversations at the White House and the United States Senate. The meetings created a powerful bipartisan forum, bringing business leaders together with officials from the Trump Administration, Members of Congress from both parties and key congressional committee leaders.

Key Briefing Highlights:

Small Business Growth and Capital Formation: Participants explored the fact that Black Business Enterprises (“BBEs”) represent one of the mist underutilized engines of economic growth and how legislation like the Main Street Growth Act could be a legislative solution in that it authorizes venture exchanges as an important vehicle to provide small and midsize enterprises, essential in the minority communities, with vital access to public capital.
Advancing Economic Policy: The delegation advanced critical discussions to expand international trade and market access; increase federal procurement opportunities; and support Made-in-America manufacturing.
Collaborative Solutions for All Communities: The briefing included dialogue focused on ensuring everyday American businesses have the financial resources necessary for localized job creation; national economic strength; and equal opportunity, securing a seat at the policy table with any administration dedicated to expanding opportunity.

The meetings centered on the critical economic priorities of the NBCC and the NABB, specifically expanding economic opportunity for BBEs. Dream Exchange proudly supports this targeted mission while advocating for legislation like the Main Street Growth Act as a tool to provide capital access for businesses across all American communities. Throughout the briefings, administration officials and congressional leaders expressed a strong shared interest in collaborative solutions that fuel job creation.

"Black-owned businesses are a vital engine of American economic growth and innovation," said Charles H. DeBow, III, President and Chief Executive Officer of the NBCC. "This conference provides an essential platform for constructive dialogue with the Trump Administration and policymakers across both parties to ensure Black Business Enterprises secure the capital, procurement opportunities, and global markets they deserve."