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The Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association (ACANEA) is a Black Francophone Entrepreneurs non-profit organization in western Canada, headquartered in Edmonton and was founded in 2020.

About Us

Empowering Black Francophone Entrepreneurs

The Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association (ACANEA) is a Black Francophone Entrepreneurs non-profit organization in western Canada, headquartered in Edmonton and was founded in 2020. The ACANEA was formed to develop and create economic development and Employment through entrepreneurship within the underserved Black community through education, mentoring, workshops, training, networking, referrals to funding resources, and access to capital opportunities. The ACANEA entrepreneurs’ members and partners include a wide range of organizations that provide capital and services to assist underserved entrepreneurs in creating and expanding their businesses.

What we Do

The Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association (ACANEA) is the Black Francophone Nonprofit Organization. We’re committed to growing a successful Black business community in Alberta and all Canada. We develop and create economic development through entrepreneurship and employment. We provide mentorship, counselling, workshops and courses for aspiring and current Black business Entrepreneurs, Black youth, and Black Professionals in Alberta.

Our Passion

The Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association’s passion is to educate and inspire Black communities Entrepreneurs and Professionals to excel in leadership, Entrepreneurship, Employment and to support the development of a Canadian Economic strength that is dynamic and innovative and enhances the mobilization and commitment of Black Francophone Albertans.

Extraordinary Experiences

Experience in starting a business, Training, Business networking, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Black youth and Kids in Entrepreneurship, and establish professional network or expertise in a certain field

  • Promote business relations, trade, tourism and investment opportunities between Canada and Africa.
  • Provide a platform for businesses and trade delegation to exchange experiences and visits
  • Facilitate meetings, networkings, business transactions and promotions with Black Business communities.
  • Act as a business resource to provide current information and data on investment opportunities in Canada.

Our Core Values

We invest in Black community through training and workshops to grow their businesses and provide our members wonderful services that are filled with a positive and comfortable business environment.

  • Excellence
  • Empowerment
  • Collaboration
  • Resilience

We don’t know where we'll be in a week or in a month. 
We do what we want for as long as we want, always trying out new experiences.

— Amanda & Shawn —

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