Strategic Priorities

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

The Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce is a not-for profit business organization committed to creating the best environment for business where long-term stability, certainty and fiscal prudence can be achieved through the development of innovative and diverse opportunities. We are dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining Black Canadian Business communities through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within Canada and Internationally.

We have five Strategic priorities set forth by our Board of Directors to Grow Black Business and Black Entrepreneurs. To promote Black Innovation, Manufacturing, Technology and Exports, we have tasked our organization with furthering these priorities through:

GROWING YOUR BUSINESS

We want to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit that burns within you. At the CBCC we aim to be a One stop shop by providing confidential consulting services, Industry expertise of corporate high-growth sectors, connections to human resource professionals to gain local insight on talent and connections to executive leadership, International Trade expansion and Contract Procurement business opportunities

Starting Your Business
Growing Your Business
Workspace Development

Ready to start or Expand Your business?

Our business community, low cost of doing business and vibrant collection of leading-edge industries and companies provides a powerful platform for starting and growing a business.

The CBCC helps businesses large and small, from existing companies to start-ups. For entrepreneurs, the CBCC provides the ideal competitive and nurturing environment for start-ups and companies focused on breakthrough developments. Our broad network of business professionals and members, along with our essential business education programs and enlivening networking and business leadership events, offer a critical resource.

If you are looking to start a new business or an entrepreneur with a big idea and are launching a start-up, please contact us for more information and resources.

If you already own a business and are looking to find the right Investor or location for your company, our economic development team can offer expertise and assistance. Please contact us for more information and resources on how to get started.

CBCC offers Services to help you grow and expand your business.

For more information please visit out Events Calendar or contact the office at info@BlackChamber.ca for more information.

Is it time to expand your business? We can assist you in finding the ideal location that will position your company for success. Contact our Real Estate Division today and we can assist in finding the right home for your next business move. Our expert consultants will discuss all options of Leasing vs Owning along with best suited location pending the sector you are in.

Leadership
We are committed to providing leadership training and support that unifies all stakeholders to maximize the Black business community as a dynamic and profitable trading block. We are focused on advancing the Black Business Community for better establishment of public and private partnership to improve trade and investment to ensure prosperity and growth for our members.

International Trade Expansion
In order for any community to grow it depends on its ability to export quality products and services. We are focused on promoting trade opportunities and a positive business climate within the Black Business Community and the General Public.

The CBBC will connect trade and investment opportunities to the Black Business Community. We provide international referrals, sponsorship of delegations and trade missions and resource information that connects the Black Diaspora and the International business market.

Contract and Procurement
Winning big business contracts through tenders and bids can allow any organization to take progressive steps that enhances economic growth. We can assist you to compete more effectively by assisting our members in gaining access to business opportunities in the private and public sectors. We accomplish this by educating our members on contract opportunities, helping them increase their capacity to vie for large-scale contracts, and offering resources and information that enhance Black Entrepreneurs and Black Businesses to compete for local and global contracts.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Entrepreneurship Training & Skills Development

We will inspire Black Canadian entrepreneurs to pursue ventures in the commercial, manufacturing and service industries. We are committed to helping Black businesses achieve growth through entrepreneur and business management training. We provide educational opportunities and professional development resources that help our members manage and grow their business.

Professional Workforce
The CBCC will continue to inspire Black Canadians to pursue education at the highest level of post- Secondary education. The Black Community is underrepresented in all key managerial roles within all sectors of the marketplace. We will partner in Educational and job fairs to ensure that Corporate Canada is aware of the trained and skilled workers within the Black Community.

Skills & Trades Workforce
There is a shortage of skilled labour in the Canadian marketplace. The CBCC will promote, educate motivate and encourage Black Canadians to consider this lucrative alternative sector for those who have a passion to acquire the training that drives many sectors such as Construction and the manufacturing sectors.

Technology
Clean Tech
BIoscience & Health IT
Supply Chain & Advanced Manufacturing

Technology Research & Development
The CBCC is committed to promoting and being at the center of technology and innovation by attracting and growing companies in software development, financial transactions processing, mobility, internet and network security, telecom, IT, smart grid, digital media and content.

Historically Science and Technology is what ancient Black Civilizations first gave to humanity. Through our continued focus on Technology and R&D, we will nurture aspiring members of the Black Community to pursue their innovative and creative spirits that will foster quantum leaps for the Black Business community and Canada. We will lobby for and assist in the following areas:

Inspire the Black Community to invent and innovate new products and services
Participate in exchanging technological information within the Black Diaspora and other markets
Investment and dedication to information and communications technology (ICT)
Innovation and protection of intellectual property rights, copyrights, Patents and Trademarks.
Improve Canada’s Technology productivity which lags behind other countries
Stimulate research and development and bring new products and services to market
Use technology to make the Black Business Community and Canada competitive
Take full advantage of Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program to innovate and grow

The Innovation & Entrepreneurship initiative is focused on working collaboratively to build Black Business innovation capacity. We encourage our Community to dream, create and develop new ideas, technologies, products and processes. Strengthening the innovation ecosystem so the elements required to translate ideas to products and grow businesses are readily accessible will ensure that the CBCC encourage the Black Community to become more High Tech savvy.

The CBCC is committed to growing the clean tech economy by attracting clean tech jobs and promoting best practices as a sustainable community.

The CBCC’s is committed to growing the bioscience industry by focusing on marketing, workforce development, global health, vaccine development, medical devices, clinical trials and venture capital channels.

Supply Chain and Advanced Manufacturing: Positioning CBCC as a center for supply chain management, operations, talent and innovation

INVESTMENT & CAPITAL

Capital access remains the most important factor limiting the establishment, expansion, and growth of Black-owned businesses. We will work with financial institutions to create avenues through which Black businesses can gain greater access to credit, capital, and other financial instruments.

Providing the financing businesses need to grow
We will work with financial institutions to create avenues through which Black businesses can gain greater access to credit, capital, and other financial instruments.

Canada’s venture capital industry has been struggling for more than a decade, hindering our ability to develop leading global enterprises and competitive Canadian brands. Fundraising continues to be the major hurdle facing the venture capital industry. We aim to energize and revitalize stakeholders in the Black Canadian business Community to achieve continued business growth, attract investment, promote employment and improve educational qualifications.

Understanding the Tax System
The Canadian tax system is very complex. It imposes major unnecessary compliance and administration costs on both businesses and consumers. The complexity of the system is particularly challenging for small- and medium-sized businesses because many of them don’t have the time, money or expertise to engage in complex tax-planning arrangements. We will provide workshops that will provide our members with access to some of the brightest minds within the Black Canadian Financial and Accounting sectors

GLOBAL COMMERCE

We can assist companies in doing business abroad, attracting foreign companies and foreign direct investment. The CBCC can assist you in marketing and recruiting business abroad by working with foreign consulates and trade offices.

ADVOCACY AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT

The Chamber represents your Black Business interests at all levels of government from municipal to federal. With our policy staff members, the Chamber provides timely input into government policy development ensuring that the collective voice of your business is well represented.

Advocacy

The Chamber represents your Black Business interests at all levels of government from municipal to federal.

We are committed to diversity and dedicated to seeking input from our members and stakeholders in developing policies and setting priorities that best serves our members, mission and our vision. The Black Community represents approximately 3% of the total Canadian Population and less than 1% of our contribution to the national Gross Domestic Product. To increase trade within the Black Business Community, we will advocate all levels of governments for public policies that enhance and promote growth for Black entrepreneurs and Black businesses. We aim to influence government and public institutions on behalf of the Black business community in a positive, visible, and proactive manner. We will maintain a bipartisan approach to advocating. We collaborate with policymakers from all political affiliations to advocate for policies and synergy groups that best serve the interest of the Black Business community.

Planning Committees

To keep the Black Community informed, the CBCC is engaged in all major sectors across Canada. This is to ensure that Black Business Community have a voice at all tables where economic development is concerned. To ensure we have a seat at the table in your particular sector, be sure to let us know how we can assist you in your industry.

Synergy Group

Much like policy committees, synergy groups of the CBCC are designed to create member value by bringing together like minded members with a common agenda to network and develop policy positions to help create the best environment for business. Members of the Chamber’s synergy group meet on an as needed basis and discuss issues pertinent to their areas of interest and expertise. Synergy group members can present issues to Policy Forum, when policy approval is required. To learn more about a synergy group or to join one contact our office Administrator.

CHAMBER RESOURCES AND NETWORKING

At the CBCC we provide a plethora of resources to our members. As a National organization we support growth at the local, Regional and Provincial levels. We provide technical assistance and leadership training to members. We assist with the development and training of new proposed Black Chambers and facilitate the sharing of industry data and best practices, policies and procedures.

Networking
Networking Opportunities

Advance your interests by becoming connected to Canada’s foremost Black Business network. Our aim is to connect over 500 Black businesses and organizations working together to improve the Black business and economic prosperity for all Black Canadians region. Meet business owners and decision-makers and develop valuable new business relationships.

We have excellent networking opportunities in trade, tourism and investment. Our aim is to be the link for businesses to appropriate governments. We are committed to strengthening our members by offering valuable networking opportunities, programs, events, and seminars to promote member businesses.

Seek out potential business partners and enhance business growth for our members
Promote & support the economic well-being of our members and the Black business community
Network of global expertise for international companies
Facilitate meetings, networking, business transactions and promotions with business communities
Member Services – we offer several key events to get members involved, connected and educated

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