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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For FundersBack the mission →

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The receipts

Four years. Documented impact.

Certified Suppliers

Contracts Inked

Program Participants

Cohorts Delivered

$0.0M+

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

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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.

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Upcoming

Events & cohort intakes.

OpenInfo Session

Procurement Drop-In Info Session

Thursday, July 23, 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! Procurement & Certification Readiness Course Guide Curious about how to access corporate, government, and institutional procurement opportunities? Join our Procurement & Certification Readiness Course™ (PCRC) Information Session to learn how this program equips entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to become procurement-ready. During this session, you will: - Gain an overview of the Procurement & Certification Readiness Course™ - Learn how supplier certification can strengthen your business credibility and competitiveness - Understand how to identify procurement opportunities and navigate the bidding process - Explore strategies for positioning your business to engage with corporate, public, and institutional buyers - Hear about program outcomes, participant experiences, and available funding opportunities - Ask questions and determine whether the course is the right fit for your business growth goals Whether you're new to procurement or looking to strengthen your supplier readiness, this information session will provide valuable insights into navigating the procurement landscape, building your competitiveness, and positioning your business to successfully pursue contract opportunities.

OpenInfo Session

Info Session · Jul 30 11:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 30, 2026

OpenInfo Session

Info Session · Aug 5 11:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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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.

Procurement Drop-In Info Session

Info Session · Jul 30 11:00 p.m.

Info Session · Aug 5 11:00 p.m.

Monthly brief. 30,000+ subscribers.

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