Watch full interview here; https://youtu.be/Trtm3wFdcRY When I think about why I became an entrepreneur, it wasn’t just to build a business—it was to build a future. Like many in our community, I’ve seen how systemic exclusion and lack of access have limited...
Watch Full Interview here: https://youtu.be/V2NoooV7E0M When I first started my journey as an entrepreneur, I remember being told in subtle and not-so-subtle ways that I wouldn’t make it. I’ve heard professors, employers, and even peers say that “people like me”...
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...
Black entrepreneurs face higher customer acquisition costs, but systematic strategies can drive sustainable business growth. Learn how to build lead generation, prospect nurturing, sales conversion, and customer retention systems to create predictable revenue and long-term success. Discover proven frameworks at the ACBN Legacy Symposium 2025. Register now!