Aug 3, 2026 | Arts + Culture, Canada
Looking at the large, open space with a huge, brightly coloured mural, you would never suspect that this space was once a 7-Eleven. “It had giant fridges in the back, it only had one washroom, the space was less open and clean, and it didn’t have the stage, which is...
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...
