Coalition of Black SMEs · Regina, Saskatchewan220 – 2235 11th Ave, Regina, SK S4P 0J8 · 639-739-6198 · info@cobsmes.ca
About CoBSMEs

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.

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Who We Are

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.

Leadership

Governance and operating structure.

This prototype uses structured placeholders so official names, titles, biographies, and photos can be inserted consistently.

GroupRecommended ContentStatus
Board MembersName, role, headshot, short governance bioContent required
Executive LeadershipCEO/Executive Director profile, responsibilities, contact pathwayContent required
Operational TeamProgram, community, media, and admin contacts where applicableContent required
Impact

Building more than businesses.

500+
Entrepreneurs Supported
50+
Businesses Launched
30+
Mentor Matches
2
Cities Active

Final public metrics should be verified before launch.