Empowering Black Businesses & Entrepreneurs to Thrive in Saskatchewan
A coalition built by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs — connecting founders with mentorship, funding pathways, training, visibility, and trusted ecosystem partners.
A province-wide platform for Black business growth.
CoBSMEs supports Black businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals through business education, mentorship, networking, funding access, directory visibility, and community partnerships.
We serve entrepreneurs at different stages — idea, startup, growth, and scale — while also creating a trusted pathway for sponsors, public institutions, buyers, and ecosystem organizations to engage with Saskatchewan’s Black business community.
Positioning Statement
CoBSMEs is not only an event organizer. It is a business ecosystem convener that improves access, visibility, capability, and connections for Black-owned SMEs.
- Entrepreneur capacity building
- Business directory and market visibility
- Mentorship and advisory connections
- Funding and capital readiness guidance
- Partner and sponsor engagement
Mission
To foster economic growth, bridge opportunity gaps, and promote self-sufficiency within the Black community through technology, media, and meaningful connections.
Vision
A thriving ecosystem where Black-owned businesses succeed, scale, and contribute to economic prosperity in Saskatchewan and beyond.
Values
Growth, integrity, empowerment, collaboration, inclusion, and accountability.
Governance and operating structure.
This prototype uses structured placeholders so official names, titles, biographies, and photos can be inserted consistently.
| Group | Recommended Content | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Board Members | Name, role, headshot, short governance bio | Content required |
| Executive Leadership | CEO/Executive Director profile, responsibilities, contact pathway | Content required |
| Operational Team | Program, community, media, and admin contacts where applicable | Content required |
Building more than businesses.
Entrepreneurs Supported
Businesses Launched
Mentor Matches
Cities Active
Final public metrics should be verified before launch.