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Our Audacious Goal

Divert $1 billion of Canada's
procurement spend to
Black businesses.

$70–150B cycles through Canadian procurement every year. Less than 0.0005% reaches Black entrepreneurs. We're changing that.

$5.5M
SECURED TO DATE
$994.5M to go
0.55% of $1B goal
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The receipts

Four years. Documented impact.

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Pitch winner prizing
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Provinces & Regions

THE STORY

Economic infrastructure, not charity.

THE PROBLEM

For decades, Canadian procurement has run on relationships Black entrepreneurs couldn't access, certifications they couldn't get, and capital pathways that didn't exist for them. The result: 0.0005% of a $70–150B annual procurement economy reaches Black-owned businesses. Not because of capability. Because of structure.

THE PROOF OF CONCEPT

In Atlantic Canada, the Black Business Initiative (BBI) ran the alternative model for 30 years — infrastructure, not charity. 1,500+ jobs. 1,000+ entrepreneurs. Hundreds of millions of dollars cycled into the Black-owned business economy. Dr. Rustum Southwell led BBI for two decades and mentors BEBC. BEBC is BBI at national scale.

How we do it

The BEST Method™

STEP 1
Build
Investment Readiness & Business Loan Program
12–18 weeks
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STEP 2
Empower
Black Business Certification Program
12 weeks
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STEP 3
Stabilize
Entrepreneurship & Newcomer Financial Literacy Program
12 weeks
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STEP 4
Transform
Black Founders Incubator Program
18 weeks
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IN THEIR WORDS

Graduates speak.

“I got to match with incredible buyers from the City of Toronto and the City of Calgary. This feels like the highest level secret society that I have the privilege of being a part of. I'm really grateful. This is groundbreaking work.”

Program Participant

“Out of the three programs I'm currently involved in, this one is hands down the best. Everyone who participates brings substance. I have nothing negative to say and would champion the BEBC Society on a billboard.”

Program Participant, Cohort 1

“As a graduate of the first cohort, I cannot recommend it highly enough. It's already opening doors for me that I would not even have thought of reaching out to.”

Program Participant, Cohort 1

THE NETWORK

Who we work with.

Vancity
TD
RBC Royal Bank
Scotiabank
BDC
KPMG
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada
League of Innovators
Deloitte
TELUS
ATB
BCAA
BCLC
BKR Capital
Black Opportunity Fund
Brampton Entrepreneur Centre
CAUFP
City of Brampton
City of Calgary
City of Edmonton
City of Kelowna
City of Markham
City of Toronto
City of Victoria
City of Winnipeg
Edmonton Unlimited
Fairmont Hotels
Globe Series
Humber College
Public Services and Procurement Canada
SFU
Innovate BC
Translink
University of British Columbia
CQCC
WBE Canada

Norton Rose Fulbright · Pro bono legal counsel · 7 board members · 7 national advisors

BEBC Supplier Council

Canada's corporate community for Black procurement

Leading corporations committing procurement spend to certified Black-owned businesses. One membership. Access to the fastest-growing certified supplier pool in Canada.

RBC Royal Bank
TELUS
UBC
City of Brampton
City of Toronto
BCLC
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Upcoming

Events & cohort intakes.

OpenInfo Session

Entrepreneurship and Newcomer Financial Literacy Course Info Session

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Join us on Zoom at any time during 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET! 🇨🇦 Open to ALL Canadian businesses! Our relationship with money is deeply personal — shaped by our backgrounds, our experiences, and the journeys that brought us here. Whether you grew up in a household where finances were a source of stress, or simply never had access to the tools and knowledge to build real wealth, you are not alone. The BEBC Entrepreneurship and Newcomer Financial Literacy Course was created with you in mind. Join us virtually for a free information session where we'll walk you through the full course curriculum — from budgeting and banking to credit, taxes, and financial planning for your business. Hear from guest speakers including industry experts and financial professionals who will share insights on what it truly takes to build a healthy and sustainable financial future as a newcomer and entrepreneur in Canada. This is your opportunity to ask questions, connect with our team, and see how this course can help you shift your mindset, strengthen your financial foundation, and move forward with confidence — we'd love to have you with us.

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OpenPCRC

Procurement & Certification Readiness Course™

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Virtual

Join us Tuesdays on Zoom 🕐 10:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM ET 🇨🇦 Open to ALL Canadian businesses!

OpenInfo Session

Entrepreneurship and Newcomer Financial Literacy Course Info Session

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Join us on Zoom at any time during 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET! 🇨🇦 Open to ALL Canadian businesses! Our relationship with money is deeply personal — shaped by our backgrounds, our experiences, and the journeys that brought us here. Whether you grew up in a household where finances were a source of stress, or simply never had access to the tools and knowledge to build real wealth, you are not alone. The BEBC Entrepreneurship and Newcomer Financial Literacy Course was created with you in mind. Join us virtually for a free information session where we'll walk you through the full course curriculum — from budgeting and banking to credit, taxes, and financial planning for your business. Hear from guest speakers including industry experts and financial professionals who will share insights on what it truly takes to build a healthy and sustainable financial future as a newcomer and entrepreneur in Canada. This is your opportunity to ask questions, connect with our team, and see how this course can help you shift your mindset, strengthen your financial foundation, and move forward with confidence — we'd love to have you with us.

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