Jul 6, 2026 | Canada, Entrepreneurs
The federal government is injecting $5.6 million into organizations that support Black entrepreneurship in Alberta. Funding comes via Prairies Economic Development Canada’s (PrairiesCan) Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) and will go towards three Alberta-based...
Jun 29, 2026 | Business, Canada
The Canadian government has announced a $5.6 million investment to strengthen Black-owned businesses in Alberta through training, mentorship, business advisory services and improved access to markets under the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP). The funding,...
May 18, 2026 | Canada, Entrepreneurs
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) will announce federal funding in support of organizations assisting Black entrepreneurs on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of...
May 4, 2026 | Canada, Entrepreneurs, Leadership
Entrepreneurs, professionals, community organizers and university students gathered in Old Montreal this weekend to discuss empowering the city’s black communities and the issues they face in the business world. The Black Economic Forum in Montreal aims to act...
Feb 23, 2026 | Business, Canada
The Government of Canada says black entrepreneurs play a key role in Alberta’s economy, yet many continue to face systematic barriers to capital, business networks, and opportunities to grow and scale their businesses. The government said the funding will strengthen...
Oct 13, 2025 | Canada, Entrepreneurs
The Canadian government has teamed up with some of the country’s largest financial institutions to launch a C$221 million ($168 million) program for Black entrepreneurs to access credit and help them bounce back from the pandemic-induced economic slump. In a...
