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Building our Future: Celebrating Black Innovators, Founders and Leaders

February 28 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Please join us as we come together as a community to honour Black History Month.

We will celebrate current and aspiring Black innovators, entrepreneurs and businesses that drive our economy, enrich our communities and enhance our quality of life. This year’s edition of Building Our Future will explore the vital question of sustaining Black entrepreneurship in a rapidly evolving world.

This very special in-person event will feature a roundtable with key leaders in the ecosystem followed by an audience Q&A and collaborative discussion that will focus on:

  • Celebrating the talent, thought leadership and achievements of Black innovators, ecosystem leaders, entrepreneurs and businesses
  • Tackle pressing questions, solutions and share actionable insights leaving audience members with practical tools and perspectives
  • Highlight resources available for Black-owned and led businesses across our region
  • Promote Black-owned companies and businesses that are fueling the development of our economy and improving our quality of life

Light refreshments will be served. There is no cost to join us, and all are welcome!

Invest OttawaWesley Clover, and Kanata North Business Association, are honoured to host this special Black History Month event with, and for, our ecosystem, in partnership with The Novas Group, and community partner, Jaku Konbit.

Agenda

8:30 AM: Networking and Showcase of Black-owned businesses and artists

9:30 AM: Opening remarks by The Novas Group; Event MC

9:40 AM: Roundtable Discussion with Ecosystem Leaders facilitated by The Novas Group featuring:

  • Gregory Richards, Vice-Dean, Graduate Professional Programs, Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa

10:50 AM: Networking Break

11:00 AM: Audience Engagement Session: Reflection and Q&A facilitated by The Novas Group

11:30 AM: Closing Remarks

11:35 AM: Networking & Showcase

Register now to reserve your free ticket to this special Black History Month event.

Join us in person at the Brookstreet Hotel to enjoy light refreshments, networking, and discussions.

All are welcome – please join us.

If you would like to explore the opportunity to display your business, art or creation, please fill out our exhibitor application form. Please note space is limited and on a first come first serve basis.

Click the website link below for further details!

Venue

Brookstreet Hotel
525 Legget Street
Kanata, Canada
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