The MAC Xcelerator (MAC-X) is a hybrid enterprise accelerator program designed to strengthen, energize, and support startups and small businesses led by underserved entrepreneurs. MAC-X identifies black business leaders with impact-oriented solutions, addressing essential community needs while spurring sustainable growth. In order to cater to a wide audience, the MAC-X program is held biannually, with one session in the Fall and another in the Spring. Participants in the program will have the opportunity to receive mentoring, business planning services, pitch practice, mentorship and networking opportunities and chamber membership incentives. Program participants may choose to apply for the Pitch Black competition, however, being part of the MAC-X program does not guarantee participation in Pitch Black.