Black Business Summit Calgary 2026

Join us at the Calgary Black Business Summit to connect, learn, and grow with amazing entrepreneurs in person! Totally FREE!

Build. Fund. Scale. Protect. The Black Business Summit (BBS) is a premier, one-day event designed exclusively for Black immigrant business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Calgary and across Alberta. On September 19, 2026, 100 visionary entrepreneurs will come together for an immersive experience that goes beyond inspiration. Get ready for real frameworks, real funding pathways, and real connections to build sustainable, thriving businesses in Canada. We understand that starting and growing a business as a Black immigrant comes with unique challenges, from navigating an unfamiliar regulatory landscape to overcoming systemic barriers, from securing funding without established Canadian credit history to building visibility in competitive markets. The BBS was created to address these challenges head-on, providing the knowledge, tools, and community that every Black entrepreneur deserves.

Our Mission To equip Black immigrant entrepreneurs with the business frameworks, financial literacy, funding access, digital visibility, and technology tools needed to build resilient, scalable businesses, and to create a powerful network of peers who rise together. Our Promise Every attendee will leave with a clearer business strategy, at least three actionable next steps they can implement immediately, direct connections to funding resources, and a community of lik

Organizer: Connecting the Dots (CDDIC)

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