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October 28 – 30, 2024

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Building Sustainable Ecosystems for Future Growth

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Hosted by the Afro Caribbean Business Network (ACBN) and funded by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, this event is designed to empower organizations and enhance their organizational capacity to support Black entrepreneurs.

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Organizational leaders funded by the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP)
Any Black-led organizations that support Black businesses and entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs

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Monday Oct 28th – Celebratory Day, Ecosystem Overview

Open to the Public

We welcome all entrepreneurs, community members and organizational leaders to join us to,

Celebrate: Join government officials, entrepreneurs, and community members to start the event with inspiring stories and celebrations.

Network: Meet and connect with ecosystem leaders and fellow entrepreneurs.

This is a FREE Event, we will provide drinks and refreshments

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Full Admission: Monday, Oct 28th, Tuesday, October 29th, Wednesday, Oct 30th

Open to all Organizational Leaders

We welcome all organizational leaders (funded and non-funded) to join us all three days to celebrate, network and get two full-days of capacity building where they can,

Deep Dive: Engage in focused sessions on capacity building, leadership development, and strategic planning.

Collaborate: Work together to overcome challenges and amplify our collective impact.

Get Showcased: Organizations are encouraged to bring printed assets (flyers, business cards, pop up banners, etc.) to give away to fellow entrepreneurs.
A booth will be available for all organizations that request it.

This is a FREE Event, we will provide drinks and refreshments!

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Topics:

Introduction of the Ecosystem members
Clear understanding of the current state of the ecosystem
Success stories
Needs and Opportunities

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Topics:

Capacity Building with FedDev member and politicians
Data Collection and Program Innovations
Aggregated data and mapping (revenues, jobs, gender, industry)
What does the strategic alignment ecosystem look like?
What value we bring to the ecosystem (capabilities statement)
Future forward and alignment plans (wider industry vs the ecosystem)

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Topics:

Funding Relationships, strategies, and management.
How we measure success
Key funding strategies to execute in our organizations
Plans to unite going forward

Join us to examine the progress of the Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem as we collaborate to improve and amplify each aspect of our business community.

Why You Should Attend:

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Many Black entrepreneurs received funding from FEDDev to support the startup and growth of their businesses. We will be sharing some of the many success stories and collaborations, as well as examine current challenges and potential funding opportunities for the Black entrepreneur community.

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Imagine connecting with the top minds in Black entrepreneurship, sharing insights, and discovering new strategies that can propel your organization forward.

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Our sessions are packed with actionable insights on key organizational strategies, from leadership development to new technology implementation. You’ll walk away with practical knowledge you can apply immediately.

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Network with ecosystem leaders, fellow entrepreneurs, community members and government. These connections can open doors to new partnerships, collaborations, and opportunities.

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Join us and be part of a community that’s dedicated to unity, growth, innovation, and mutual support.

Federal Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Conference 2024

October 28 – 30, 2024

Why You Should Attend: