About this Event
Join us for an insightful workshop where we'll explore innovative funding solutions and resources tailored to empower Black-owned businesses to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into thriving businesses.
Learn more about these organizations and programs:
- Futurpreneur
- Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA)
- Alterna Savings
Stay for a panel discussion on investing in Black Entrepreneurs, addressing funding gaps, access challenges, and systemic barriers to financing, the evolving economy and how we can build a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Ideal Audience:
- Existing entrepreneurs looking to scale or pivot in today’s economy.
- Aspiring entrepreneurs ready to take the leap but unsure where to start.
Attendees will leave with:
- Actionable insights.
- Direct connections to support organizations.
- A clear roadmap to funding and growth.
About the Speakers
Futurpreneur
Futurpreneur has helped more than 20,000 young entrepreneurs, across Canada, launch their small businesses – and you could be next. We're here to partner with you on your journey to success. We provide resources to empower you at every step of your entrepreneurial journey. From financial support to mentorship, business planning to marketing strategy, we can help you realize your startup dream.”
Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA)
The Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) is a Black-led, non-profit business incubator dedicated to empowering and advancing Black entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals. Established as a collaboration between the Black Creek Community Health Centre, York University, and other partners, the BEA addresses systemic barriers. It promotes inclusive innovation and economic empowerment in Northwest Toronto and beyond.
Alterna Savings
Alterna Savings and its subsidiary, Alterna Bank, have been providing people-focused financial services for over a century, serving more than 230,000 members and customers across Ontario through 47 branches, digital banking, and call centre support. As Canada's first full-service member-owned financial cooperative outside Quebec, Alterna offers a wide range of banking, investment, and wealth management solutions, along with access to over 43,000 surcharge-free ATMs across North America.
Hosted annually by the Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (VBEC), Small Business Week is a nationally recognized celebration of the vital role entrepreneurs and small businesses play in driving economic growth and innovation.
This year's theme, Navigating the New Rules of Business, explores how businesses can adapt to challenges such as tariffs, rising costs, labour pressures and rapid technological change. Through expert-led sessions, participants will gain practical strategies to build resilience, drive growth and foster inclusive business practices that strengthen our diverse business community.
Registration is now open for entrepreneurs and small business owners. To view the full schedule and event descriptions, visit .
Event venue & nearby stays
Bathurst Clark Resource Library, 900 Clark Avenue West, Vaughan, Canada
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