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.

$5,595,262

SECURED TO DATE

$994.4M to go

0.56% of $1B goal

Where this money comes from

Contracts, loans, investment and pitch prizes tracked by BEBC, plus our maintained historical pipeline.

How we count this →

For EntrepreneursGet certified →

Join the next BEST Method cohort

For CorporatesJoin the Council →

Build inclusive supply chains

For FundersBack the mission →

Fund programs or donate

The receipts

Four years. Documented impact.

Certified Suppliers

Contracts Inked

Program Participants

Cohorts Delivered

$5,595,262+

Secured in Contracts & Loans

~$0K

BOF refund grants dispersed

Pitch Contest Entries

~0%

Certification rate

Corporate & public partners

$0K

Pitch winner prizing

3,000+

Members & Registrants

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

Black Business Certification Program

Entrepreneurship & Newcomer Financial Literacy Program

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.

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.

Become a Council member →Apply for certification →

Upcoming

Events & cohort intakes.

OpenInfo Session

Entrepreneurship and Newcomer Financial Literacy Course Curriculum Night

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

📍Virtual on Zoom | 4:00 PM PT | 7:00 PM ET We're opening the doors to the Entrepreneurship & Newcomer Financial Literacy Program™ — and before you enroll, we want you to come inside and see exactly what you're signing up for! A Curriculum Night is basically a VIP sneak peek into the program. You'll see the full curriculum, meet the team, get all your questions answered live, and walk away knowing whether this is your next big move. No guessing. No surprises. Just everything you need to make the best decision for your financial future. 🙌🏾 Whether you're an entrepreneur, a newcomer, or simply ready to take control of your money — pull up a chair. This one's for you. RSVP FOR FREE!

OpenInfo Session

Procurement & Certification Readiness Course™ (PCRC) Info Session

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Join us on Zoom | 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM ET 🇨🇦 Open to ALL Canadian businesses! Curious about how your business can become procurement-ready and access opportunities with government and corporate buyers? Join us for an introductory information session where we'll give you a clear overview of our Procurement & Certification Readiness Course and how it can help position your business to compete for opportunities in both the public and private sectors. During the session, we'll cover: - What the 12-week program looks like and what to expect - Key learning outcomes and practical skills you'll develop - Procurement and supplier diversity opportunities - Certification pathways and business visibility - Program eligibility, expectations, and available support - How businesses can identify and pursue relevant contracting opportunities - Opportunities to connect with buyers, industry professionals, and other entrepreneurs Most importantly, this is an opportunity to ask questions, gain clarity, and determine whether the program is the right fit for your business and growth goals.

OpenInfo Session

Entrepreneurship and Newcomer Financial Literacy Course Info Session

Thursday, September 24, 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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Backing Black Businesses — and the entrepreneurs who build them.

Divert $1 billion of Canada'sprocurement spend toBlack businesses.

Four years. Documented impact.

Economic infrastructure, not charity.

The BEST Method™

Graduates speak.

Who we work with.

Canada's corporate community for Black procurement

Events & cohort intakes.

Entrepreneurship and Newcomer Financial Literacy Course Curriculum Night

Procurement & Certification Readiness Course™ (PCRC) Info Session

Entrepreneurship and Newcomer Financial Literacy Course Info Session

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