BBN Builders Club
A monthly giving community that powers Black business visibility, resources, and community-led events across Minnesota.
What It Is
Builders Club is BBN’s monthly donor membership. Your support helps fund visibility events, business resources, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps opportunities flowing—while also unlocking added recognition and perks for members.
Who This Is For
- A business owner who wants to support BBN and gain more visibility
- A community supporter who shops Black and wants to invest monthly
- A professional who supports entrepreneurs and wants to give back
- A partner/ally looking for a simple recurring way to contribute
Free membership stays free (Builders Club is optional)
Benefits are designed for supporters who want to help power BBN’s work
Businesses receive added visibility and recognition as part of membership
What Membership Unlocks
Builders Club builds on the V.I.E.W. model—amplifying access and powering the work behind it.
Builders Club members receive expanded visibility and recognition across ShopBBN and BBN platforms.
Priority placement in the ShopBBN Directory
Increased spotlight frequency compared to free membership
Supporter recognition (badge/label where applicable)
Builders Club members receive priority updates and earlier awareness of key opportunities.
Priority announcements for vendor calls and sign-ups
Earlier notice when new resources and updates go live
A clear “what’s next” view of upcoming opportunities
Builders Club members unlock expanded tools that support readiness, planning, and growth.
Access to expanded templates and tools as they’re released
Top tier includes Resource Library PRO access
PRO tools are designed to support ongoing business organization and progress tracking
Builders Club members receive priority support when navigating next steps and opportunities.
Priority response on connection or referral requests
Warm introductions when relevant
Help identifying the right next step based on business needs
Choose Your Level
Supporter
Support the work monthly.- ShopBBN Spotlight: 2x per month
- Supporter recognition across BBN platforms
- Priority directory placement (Supporter badge)
- Early vendor opportunity alerts
Builder
Build deeper support monthly.- Everything in Supporter
- ShopBBN Spotlight: 3x per month
- Priority opportunity updates (vendor calls + key sign-ups)
- Priority response for connection/referral requests
Sustainer
Sustain impact monthly + PRO access.- Everything in Builder
- ShopBBN Spotlight: Weekly
- Resource Library PRO access included
- First-priority response for support/connection requests
- One monthly check-in available (as needed)
Spotlights are scheduled to ensure variety across industries and regions.
Your Monthly Support Fuels Real Work
Select a level to see what your support helps make possible.
Builders Club FAQ
Yes. You can update or cancel your monthly support at any time.
Yes. Free membership stays available to keep the community connected—Builders Club is optional monthly giving.
Builders Club members receive priority placement and additional spotlight opportunities beyond the free monthly rotation. Spotlights are scheduled to ensure variety across industries and regions.
Sustainers receive Resource Library PRO access, including expanded tools and systems designed to support business tracking, planning, and funding organization.
Yes. Builders Club is open to community supporters and professionals who want to invest in Minnesota Black business success.
Ready to Build With Us?
Choose a level that fits your monthly giving and help power Black business visibility and community support.
Questions? Contact Us