OUR MISSION
The Organization’s mission is to educate and inspire Black francophone Entrepreneurs and Professionals to excel in leadership…
OUR VISION
Is to transform the foundation and development of Black business by educating and encouraging Entrepreneurs to be …
OUR VALUE
We invest in People through training, workshop to grow their business and provide our members wonderful services that…
Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association
Founded in 2020, the ACANEA is a Black Francophone non-profit organization that addresses equity and opportunity for the Black community in business, Employment, Education and Economic development. We’re committed to motivating and empowering Black community in business to follow his dream.
How we help our Members
Regardless of the phase your business or startup is in, we provide you the best resources Certified Experts to Networking and Knowledge. We’re committed to growing a successful black business community in Alberta and across Canada. We develop and create economic development through entrepreneurship and mentorship.
TRAINING
We provide mentorship, counselling, workshops and courses for aspiring and current Black business Entrepreneurs, Black youth, and Black Professionals in Alberta and all Canada.
ACCESS TO CAPITAL
We help our Black Entrepreneurs members, and small businesses Owner who face difficulties accessing capital through alternative
funding resources.
CONNECTIONS
We ensure that the Black business community is connected with Government and stakeholder.
Discover our Programs
We promote Economic Development through Entrepreneurship, Mentorship and Employment,
and we support Black Businesses and Professionals in Black communities.
MIGRAPRENEUR
This program helps New immigrants to learn how to start a business in Alberta and all Canada. Understand
the Canadian market and know the sources of financing available to new immigrants. We offer a series of workshop.
BLACK WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
ACANEA is offering a series of workshops to Black women’s entrepreneurship which aims to equip women in their entrepreneurial project and their professional career…
MENTORSHIP
ACANEA offers mentorship program for Black Entrepreneurs, pairing business veterans (Mentors) with Entrepreneurs (Mentees). The coaching. We provide resources to aspiring Black Entrepreneurs….
BLACK YOUTH
This program is to encourage Black youth to get involved in entrepreneurship. We provide mentorship and resources to aspiring Black youth aged 15-30 years across Canada, helping them launch…
ELEVATION PROGRAM
Increase the company’s revenue. Create jobs. Increase market share. Access to financing. Increase the notoriety of the entrepreneur and the company. Program Plan…
PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES
This program is to promote the integration, education, retention and
employment of people with a disability. Employment integration service…
Developing and Creating Economic Development through Entrepreneurship
ACANEA entrepreneurs’ members and partners include a wide range of organizations that provide access to capital and services to assist underserved Black entrepreneurs in creating and expanding their businesses. With your support, we can all make a difference.
Upcoming events
Upcoming events are designed to teach you the best in the areas that interest you
Black Business Showcase
Annual Conference 2023 Black Business Showcase Register Now Black Business Showcase The 2023 Black Business Showcase will take place in Edmonton Expo Centre on the 21st of October 2023. Afro-Canadian[…]
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Black Youth Adults Business summit 2023
Black Young Business summit May 12-13, 2023 at 1:00 PM – 3:30 PMLocation: University of Alberta Register Now Program Highlights The black young adults business summit 2023 will empower Black[…]
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Racial Equity in the Workplace
Racial Equity in the Workplace Promoting Racial Equity in the Workplace is a one-week executive program designed for leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors who want to learn[…]
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Advancing Black Entrepreneurs
Advancing Black Entrepreneurs In partnership with Business Development Bank of Canada, BDC we’ve launched Advancing Black Entrepreneurs – a collection of practical resources to help Black business owners grow and[…]
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The Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association (ACANEA) takes Black Entrepreneurs and Professionals passion and turn it a reality. We encourage and help Black Entrepreneurs remain focused on what is important for the success of their business.
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Members Testimonials
Our members are always happy with our services
My name is Jean Marie Konan, CEO of KOANAS & EQUIPMENT inc. I am writing this testimonial in recognition of the work and support that the Association of African
Canadian Entrepreneurs Association has provided me the funding. I am delighted
grateful with the help, especially from the services of your organization, thank you so
much to your help and my company is doing well.
Jean Marie Konan
CEO of KOANAS & EQUIPMENT inc.
I had financial problem with my business, and I didn’t know how to get loan to the bank. Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association (ACANEA) helps me to set up papers (finance statement and business plan). I was approved with BDC bank, and my business runs good, thanks for your helps, ACANEA is the best organization In Canada.
Marie Jeanne Edwing
CEO of JK Group
My name is MIKE STEWARD, Executive Director of MS Group Inc. Afro- Canadian
Entrepreneurs Association (ACANEA) helps me to get different workshops and
coaching for my business. My business Is running very well, and all my employees got some courses with ACANEA Entrepreneurship Advisors. Thank you ACANEA
Mike Steward
Executive Director of MS Group Inc.
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Our Team
Discover our dream team
Kalema M. Ernesto, PhD Student
President
holds a Master degree in Reservoir (oil & gas production) from university…
Carole M. Tshibasu, BSc
Executive Director
Graduated from Laurentian University with a degree of art, major of low and justice…
Kialondawa Jules Mpake
Member
Graduated from university of Alberta, in Business Administration…
Ondel-Ansek Kay, PhD
Member
Ph.D. in Applied Economics, M.B.A., DEA in International Relations and European Politics
Lola Olorunfemi, MBA
Vice-President
Director at Large for the Legal Nurse Consultant Association of Canada…
Dieudonné Kandolo, Attorney
Member
Attorney and retired Canadian forces officer. He studied Faculty of Law…
Contact us
Don’t wait to contact us.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Our Partners
Get to know Partners, Alberta Government and Canada Government, that follow and support our mission. Sharing our values and vision of investing in Black Entrepreneurs through training, workshops to grow their businesses, they all deserve great appreciation.
