Day 2 – Are You On Mission? How to Write a Mission Statement for Small Business
Why a mission statement matters for Black founders For Black entrepreneurs, clarity is both protection and power. because capital can take longer and networks may be thinner, a concise mission helps you focus energy, attract aligned partners, and say no to...
Day 1 – Small Business Month Series: Core Values for Small Business
Small Business Month Series: Day 1 — Core Values for Small Business Welcome to the series ACBN Canada and Empowered 4x have teamed up for a 24-day sprint to help you start strong or tune up what you’ve already built. Day 1 set the foundation with facilitator...
Racialized Entrepreneurs in Canada: Insights from Alfred Bergeson on Tribe, Wealth, and Ecosystem Building
At ACBN, we live by the principle I am because we are. That philosophy calls us to build together, share knowledge, and create systems where Black and racialized entrepreneurs can thrive. We recently connected with Alfred Bergeson, Founder and CEO of Tribe Network, to...
Social Purpose Real Estate in Canada: Insights from Graham Singh
At ACBN, we hold firm to the principle I am because we are. That means looking beyond short-term fixes and investing in solutions that build collective strength for generations. This week, we sat down with Graham Singh, CEO of the Trinity Centres Foundation, to...
Social Innovation in Canada: Insights from Louise Adongo on Building Mutuality and Collective Power
At ACBN, we believe in the proverb I am because we are. That philosophy drives our commitment to mobilizing ecosystems through shared knowledge and collaboration. We recently sat down with Louise Adongo, Executive Director of Inspire Communities in Nova Scotia, to...
Community Land Trusts in Canada: A Pathway to Ownership and Security for Black Entrepreneurs interview with Chiyi Tam
At ACBN, we believe in I am because we are—a principle that calls us to build together, share resources, and create sustainable futures. We recently sat down with Chiyi Tam, Director of the Kensington Market Community Land Trust (KMCLT), to explore how community land...