The Black community has a legacy of entrepreneurship and trade that stretches back over 300 years, well before the transatlantic slave trade. African civilizations were engaging in global commerce and navigating Atlantic trade routes long before 1619. This rich heritage of enterprise continues today and the Black Empowerment Unit is committed to advancing it here in Brampton.
Our Goal
To improve the economic status of the Black community by building pathways to ownership, opportunity and financial resilience.
What We Do
We deliver programs and services that:
- Expand job opportunities and reduce barriers to employment.
- Provide training, mentorship and networking for Black entrepreneurs and professionals.
- Support Black-owned business development through access to loans and investment.
- Promote equity in procurement by helping businesses tap into the City’s Supply Chain Diversity Program.
- Encourage Black ownership and control in enterprise development.
- Build inclusive access to:
- Enterprise ownership and management
- Employee equity
- Skills development
- Preferential procurement
- Socio-economic advancement for small and medium, Black-led businesses
