Montréal – Dans une soirée empreinte de fierté et de célébration, le Groupe 3737 a réuni des entrepreneurs, partenaires institutionnels et leaders communautaires pour mettre en lumière les réussites et l’impact de l’écosystème entrepreneurial noir à Montréal. L’événement, qui s’est tenu récemment, a été l’occasion de célébrer plus qu’une décennie d’innovation et d’investissement dans la communauté.

Montreal – In an evening marked by emotion, recognition, and music, Entreprendre Ici once again highlighted the impact and resilience of entrepreneurs from ethnocultural diversity. The organization, which for five years has been supporting and accompanying innovative initiatives across Quebec, awarded its Bourses d’Honneur, each valued at $25,000, to young businesses determined to transform their dreams into realities.

Montreal – The second edition of the Entrepreneurs’ Dinner was recently held in an atmosphere of sharing, networking, and inspiration, bringing together leaders from diverse backgrounds. Organized by Ninette Boucher, founder of NB Transport Solutions, the event highlighted the richness of Afro-descendant entrepreneurship in Quebec and Canada.

Montreal – The Gala Waraba 2023 honored African women entrepreneurs established in Canada, in an evening filled with emotion, pride, and recognition. Organized by the Réseau des Femmes d’Affaires Africaines (REFFA), the event, now in its second edition, brought together leaders, institutional partners, and entrepreneurs around a common goal: valuing and supporting African women’s entrepreneurship.

Montreal – The most recent edition of Bâtimatech once again confirmed its role as a key hub between innovation, real estate, and construction. The event, held at the Palais des congrès, brought together architects, entrepreneurs, technologists, and decision-makers around a common mission: transforming the sector through new digital practices, sustainable innovations, and by placing humans at the center of reflection.

Since 2018, the organization Entreprendre Ici has been supporting entrepreneurs from ethnocultural diversity in Quebec on their path to business success.

Montréal – Dans un secteur aussi traditionnel que la construction, l’innovation et l’inclusion ne sont pas des mots que l’on associe spontanément. Pourtant, Francis Francis, président-fondateur de Batimatech, s’est donné pour mission de transformer cette industrie en la rendant plus agile, plus technologique et surtout plus inclusive.

Montréal — The Palais des congrès de Montréal will host the eighth edition of Bâtimatech, an annual event that has become a must for the construction and real estate ecosystem. Developers, builders, professional associations, and technology solution providers will come together to explore the major issues reshaping the future of the sector.

In the bright offices of Start-up, the atmosphere reflects both modernity and human warmth. Behind this project, which is redefining women’s entrepreneurship in Canada, stands Mariam Koulibaly, co-founder and CEO. A visionary woman from Côte d’Ivoire, she embodies a journey marked by boldness, authenticity, and a constant desire to build bridges between cultures.

Montreal – On the occasion of an event organized by Mariam Coulibaly, co-founder and director of the Start-Up incubator, several voices of women’s entrepreneurship and diversity came together around a central theme: the impact of the social economy on businesses and communities

Montreal – In the competitive world of cosmetics, a Montreal entrepreneur has chosen to carve her own path, combining authenticity, innovation, and social commitment. Sofia Hassani, founder of Les soins de Ménéa, has turned her personal story into a true mission: offering natural products, respectful of both health and the environment, designed for sensitive skin across the entire family.

Montreal – In a room filled with the energy of exchange, several participants from diverse backgrounds gathered to discuss the essential role of non-profit organizations (OBNL) created by and for Quebec’s Black communities.

Montreal – The community center 37 37 recently hosted a pop-up of entrepreneurs from Montreal’s diversity, a vibrant showcase where creators, merchants, and organizations came together to share their projects, talents, and messages of hope.

Montreal – It was in a vibrant and pride-filled atmosphere that the very first Gala of the Afro-Entrepreneur Fund was held, a major event that highlighted the successes and growing impact of entrepreneurs from Quebec’s Black communities.

Montreal – Having a passion and the desire to become an entrepreneur in Quebec now finds a powerful ally: the Réseau d’Intervention en Développement Économique (RIDE). This innovative program is aimed primarily at young entrepreneurs from the Black community, offering them support, guidance, and resources to bring their projects to life.

In the heart of Toronto’s bustling downtown core, just steps away from Richmond and Peter Street, a unique hub is redefining the way entrepreneurs work, collaborate, and grow. Entrepreneurs Point, a Black-led and Black-run initiative, is more than just a co-working space—it’s a thriving ecosystem designed to nurture innovation, partnerships, and community growth.

The Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) is redefining the landscape of entrepreneurship in Canada. Founded from a vision in 2013 to unify the Black community across the country, the organization is today a powerful platform driving growth, innovation, and global connections for Black-owned businesses.

In the heart of the Saint-Michel neighborhood, a space once marked by hardship has today become a hub of innovation and economic dynamism. At the head of this unique entrepreneurial ecosystem, Louis Edgar Jean-François, President and CEO of Groupe 3737, embodies a vision where entrepreneurship serves as both an economic and social lever.

The Bank of Montreal (BMO) is taking a stronger stance on fostering economic growth within the Black business community through its recent partnership with Black Atlas, an initiative dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs. The collaboration underscores BMO’s commitment to addressing one of the most persistent barriers facing Black entrepreneurs: access to funding.

The Black Business Atlas Pop-up has once again established itself as a major event for Montreal’s Black entrepreneurial community. The gathering, marked by a warm and festive atmosphere, brought together an impressive diversity of artisans and creators who came to showcase their expertise and unique products.