Black Business Initiative

25 years of BBI is certainly something to celebrate! Past and present staff, board members, clients, supporters, partners and more are invited to join us on Nov. 26 to mark this milestone in BBI's history. Join the celebration: https://www.bbi.ca//25th-anniversary-awards-dinner-and-gala

Nov. 4: The Akoma Family Centre Inc./Akoma Holdings Inc. is exploring the development of a Black Market, and they need your input! To register, email [email protected].

The search is on for BBI's 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year! Do you know a Black-owned business or Black entrepreneur that has excelled? Although 2020 has been an unprecedented year, we invite you to celebrate the entrepreneurs that turned challenges into opportunities and thrived! We encourage self-nominations and nominations of Black entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia! Support a small business owner by filling out this year’s nomination form!... Deadline to nominate is November 23! http://ow.ly/BTqt50Cpfvt

Are you a Black #entrepreneur in Nova Scotia? Has COVID-19 impacted your business? Would your business benefit from hiring a consultant or specialist? You could be eligible for up to a $5,000 grant from BBI's Black Business Consulting Services Grant! This initiative will provide funding to cover the costs of engaging a consultant to support Black-owned businesses in managing the impacts of COVID-19. The goal of this opportunity is to help entrepreneurs re-build and strengthen... their operations and continue to grow their clientele! Applications close November 13, 2020! Apply at the link below: http://ow.ly/8zA850CfRRg

Calling all Canadian Black-led grassroots or nonprofit organizations who serve Black communities and are in need of funding! We're inviting you to join us for a virtual information session to learn more about the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI). You'll learn about the application process, eligibility requirements, grant funding amounts, and more! Regional sessions begin November 12! The SBCCI was created by Government of Canada’s Social Development Pa...rtnership Program to help increase the capacity of organizations serving Black communities and aims to increase access to funding to support Black community organizations across Canada. RSVP to your regional session here: http://ow.ly/VVQ450CcPJh

Are you a Black business-owner in Nova Scotia who's business was impacted by COVID-19? Could you benefit from hiring a consultant? We're excited to announce BBI's Black Business Consulting Services Grant! The goal of this initiative is to support Black-owned businesses in managing the impacts of COVID-19 on their operations and to help entrepreneurs re-build and continue to grow their customer base! You could be eligible for up to $5,000 in grant funding! For more informatio...n and the application, please visit: http://ow.ly/WgLR50CbL8w Applications close November 13, 2020!

We're inviting members of Black communities across Canada to be an integral part of the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI)! BBI is seeking individuals who are interested in sitting on the Grant Review Committee. Committee members will help review project proposals received from Black-led organizations who seek to serve and build their communities and will make funding recommendations to the BBI. Help create a positive impact and build capacity for Blac...k leaders, organizations, and communities across the country! Please share with your networks! Applications close November 6th: http://ow.ly/S5Rr50CbhpQ

Are you part of a Black-led grassroots or nonprofit organization that serves your community and are looking for grant funding? The Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI) was created by Government of Canada’s Social Development Partnership Program to help increase the capacity of organizations serving Black communities and aims to increase access to funding to support Black community organizations across Canada. Join us for a virtual information session to le...arn more about the SBCCI, application process, eligibility requirements, funding amounts, and more! Regional sessions starting November 12! Register here: http://ow.ly/JiQW50C6q9E

Want to help make a positive impact in Black communities across Canada? We are looking for individuals nationally within the Black community who are interested in serving on the Grant Review Committee for the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI). Committees will be responsible for reviewing proposals received in their specific region from Black-led, not-for-profit or grassroots organizations and making grant recommendations to the BBI. The project is fund...ed by Government of Canada’s Social Development Partnership Program and BBI is one of the organizations selected to deliver the program in Canada. Deadline for applications is November 6th! For more information, visit the application form: http://ow.ly/saIK50C5pOC Please share widely with your networks!