BUILDING BLACK ENTREPRENEURS
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ABOUT US
"Empowering Black and Caribbean entrepreneurs in the arts, culture, entertainment, and tourism sectors, the Building Black Entrepreneurs Program (BBEP) is dedicated to providing tailored training and resources that bridge industry gaps. Our mission is to nurture and guide businesses from specialized festival niches to sustainable year-round enterprises, fostering innovation, digital integration, and robust business practices for a competitive edge in the broader marketplace."
Building Black Entrepreneurs Program (BBEP) is administered by The Festival Management Committee (FMC). The FMC is the producer of the annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival, the largest festival of its type in North America.
For years the FMC has been providing support, guidance and opportunities to small businesses. The FMC saw the opportunity to formalize a business advisory and education service through the Government of Canada Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Fund. As a successful recipient, the FMC established the BBEP designed to support community members in and around the Carnival or festival ecosystem in Ontario by providing business management education including financial literacy culminating in a Certificate of Completion awarded in partnership with George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
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MEET THE TEAM
The BBEP has an exceptional team with expertise in business development and technology. We’re committed to solving complex business challenges using the latest technology and data resources combined with our creative and collaborative strategic approach.
Michelle Lochan
Managing Director
Anthony Berot
Technology Manager