Federal BlackEntrepreneurshipEcosystem Conference
Solving Complexity Through Collaboration
Team Building
Strengthening Communication
Strategic Direction
Leadership Development
About the Conference
Join us to examine the progress of the Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem as we collaborate to improve and amplify each aspect of our business community.
Venue Details
Dream Suites @ YYZ
6171 Conin Dr.
Mississauga, ON
L4V 1N8
Sheridan College - Hazel McCallion Campus,
4180 Duke of York Blvd.
Mississauga, ON
L5B 0G5
Topics of Discussion:
- $The Effectiveness of Cooperation
- $Cooperative Economics
- $ Strategic Planning
- $Key Principles for the Black Community
- $The Importance of Collecting Data
- $Leadership Development
- $New Technology Implementation
- $Leadership Self Care
Suggested Agenda:
Day 1
Welcome and Opening Words
9:10 – 9:15
Opening Libations
9:15 – 10:10
Black Ecosystem Members Elevator Pitch Presentations
10:15 – 11:50
The Effectiveness of Cooperation (1 of 2)
10:50 – 11:00
Bio Break
11:00 – 11:45
The Effectiveness of Cooperation (2 of 2)
11:45 – 12:00
Bio Break and Transition to Lunch
12:00 – 12:55
Lunchtime & Networking
1:00 – 1:45
Cooperative Economics –
Sustainability for Non-Profits through Social Enterprise (1 of 2)
1:45 – 2:00
Bio Break/Networking
2:00 – 2:45
Cooperative Economics –
Sustainability for Non-Profits through Social Enterprise (2 of 2)
2:45 – 3:00
Final Words – Day One
3:00 – Onwards
Wrap Up and Networking
Day 2
Welcome and Opening Words
Territorial Acknowledgement
9:05 – 9:10
Opening Libations
9:10 – 9:30
Government Support Address
Sheridan Representative
9:20 – 9:45
Keynote Speaker
9:45 – 10:00
Bio Break
10:00 – 10:45
Panel Discussion #1: Trailblazers of Entrepreneurship in the Black Community
3 people on the panel
10:45 – 11:00
Bio Break
11:00 – 11:30
Panel Discussion #2: ‘Up and Comers’ of Entrepreneurship in the Black Community
11:30 – 11:45
Bio Break
11:45 – 12:40
Lunchtime Business Challenge, ‘The NASA Experiment’ (H. Lichtman)
12:45 – 1:15
Presentation: Telling Our Stories Through Film
1:15 – 2:00
Panel #3: Communication Pitfalls/Do’s and Don’ts for Small Businesses
2:00 – 2:15
Bio Break
2:15 – 3:15
Breakout Sessions and Bio Break
3:15 – 3:45
Reporting Back from Breakout Sessions
3:45 – 4:00
Wrap-Up and Networking
Day 3
Welcome and Opening Words Territorial Acknowledgement
9:10 – 9:15
Opening Libations
9:15 – 10:00
Key Principles for the Black Community
10:00 – 10:15
Bio Break
10:15 – 11:15
Breakout Session #1 – Discussing The Importance of These Principles
11:15 – 11:30
Bio Break
11:30 – 12:00
Reporting Back from Breakout Sessions
12:00 – 1:00
Bio Break and Lunchtime
1:00 – 2:00
Two Approaches, Same Goals – Panel Discussion on the Importance of Collecting Data
1:45 – 2:00
Presentation: Telling Our Stories Through Film
2:00 – 2:45
Themed Breakout Sessions #2
2:45 – 3:00
Bio Break
3:00 – 3:45
Closing Keynote
3:45 – 4:00
Conference Wrap Up and Final Send-Off