At the Afro-Caribbean Business Network, we know that resilience in business comes not only from strategy and capital but from wisdom—especially the wisdom of Elders. In our When Elders Speak series, we highlight powerful voices whose lessons help entrepreneurs build...
At the Afro-Caribbean Business Network, we believe wisdom is capital. Through our series When Elders Speak, we share conversations that help entrepreneurs ground their businesses in values that last. Recently, we sat down with Baba Malik Yakini, a Detroit-based...
We recently sat down with Alicia Richins, Climate Justice Advocate and expert in ecological economics and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to explore how climate justice in Canada intersects with business, equity, and innovation. Her insights reveal not...
Watch full interview here: https://youtu.be/jLD5XtdHuQY The foundation of our network, captured beautifully by the proverb, "I am because we are," reminds us that true entrepreneurial success is never achieved in isolation. Recently, our network had the immense...
As business owners, we're constantly searching for the secret sauce—the strategy, the technology, the market edge—that guarantees success. We chase profits, optimize processes, and worship the metrics that drive the bottom line. But what if the deepest insights for...
The Future of Black Entrepreneurship in Canada: Beyond Financial Solutions A compelling response from the Afro Caribbean Business Network (ACBN) challenges conventional approaches to supporting Black entrepreneurs in Canada. Authored by Executive Director Ryan O'Neil...
Progress and Challenges for Black Entrepreneurs in Canada: Insights from Stakeholder Interviews Between July and December 2023, Senators Amina Gerba and Colin Deacon conducted extensive interviews with key stakeholders to assess the progress and remaining obstacles in...
Black Entrepreneurs in Canada: Senator Study Reveals Barriers and Opportunities A groundbreaking study commissioned by the African Canadian Senate Group and Senator Colin Deacon has shed critical light on the challenges facing Black entrepreneurs in Canada's business...
Black Labour Market Assessment Reveals Critical Gaps and Opportunities in Ontario A groundbreaking report titled "ACBN Rapid Labour Market Needs Assessment" has uncovered significant disparities facing Black workers and entrepreneurs in Ontario's labour market....
In September 2020, the Government of Canada announced the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) designed to support Black entrepreneurs in their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and foster sustainable future growth. To ensure the program effectively addressed the...