We are unifying and educating entrepreneurs of African and Caribbean heritage to build scalable businesses.
Black Business Support
Our Partners
Join us for capacity-building workshops, led by experts in various fields and industries.
Our workshops will give you the tools you need to scale your business up and obtain the necessary capital to hit your next milestone.
Connect with your community through our networking opportunities. Meet like-minded business people and entrepreneurs to establish a support system, find collaboration opportunities, and increase your bottom line.
We’ve developed programs, compiled tools as well as resources to serve any and all entrepreneurs. Whether you’re the person who’s just starting their entrepreneurial journey, someone who’s working on their side hustle, or a seasoned business owner who wants to scale up their business; we have the right solutions for you.
We have the experts you need for all stages of your business—as well as the network you need to grow as an entrepreneur.
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Membership Benefits
Expand Your Network
Joining ACBN provides you with the right tools to enhance and grow your business, network with other Black business owners, and access resources to build a thriving and sustainable company.
Make a Difference, Volunteer
As a member, you can join our volunteer team and make a positive impact through community outreach, fundraising, governance, and ACBN events. Develop new skills and hive back!
Stay In Touch
As an ACBN member, you’ll access our private Slack community, connecting and collaborating with fellow entrepreneurs, experts and leaders. Get inspired and informed on your journey!
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Starter Membership
- Exclusive Business Needs Assessment!
- One call from business advisor
- Weekly newsletter
- Pre Legacy Symposium Workshops
- Weekly ACBN Group Mentoring Entrepreneur Virtual Drop In (Thursdays)
- Monthly Grant Writing info Sessions in partnership with Empowered 4X
Premium Membership
- All Features from Free Membership
- ACBN microloan funding support
- Resources, and Business Services at a discounted price
- Discounted Digital advertisement in our community base of 4500+
- Business Listing Feature
- FREE Entrance to all ACBN’s Events
- Discounted grant writing services
- Discounted Marketing Services
Monthly Membership
$47 / month
Annual Membership
$500/annual (10% off)
The Business Needs Assessment
Upcoming Workshops
ACBN Loan Readiness Program
Get fully prepared to apply for business funding with this 9-week, hands-on program. Designed to ensure your business is ready to confidently approach lenders, this program walks you step-by-step through everything you need to present a strong loan application.
What Will Be Covered:
Assess your current business position and funding goals
Organize and prepare essential documents (financials, tax filings, and compliance records)
Strengthen your business and personal financial profiles
Learn how to track KPIs and prove business performance
Build marketing and sales strategies to increase revenue
Navigate the funding landscape to find the right lenders
Receive one-on-one coaching and feedback from experts
What You Will Gain:
A complete, lender-ready funding package
All the key documents loan officers want to see
Improved credit readiness
A clear understanding of your funding options
Warm introductions to lenders and funding networks
Participant Requirements:
Business plan
3-year cash flow projection
Generating a minimum revenue of $1,000 for the past 6 months
Dates: September 18 – November 13, 2025 (Wednesdays, 1–3 PM EST)
Cost: Free for ACBN Members
2-month ACBN Membership for non- members
Upcoming Events
From info sessions to masterclasses and community events, view all the events held by and in partnership with ACBN below.
ACBN members can now save with Ginger
Get exclusive discounts and offers from both national and local businesses
Free Resources
Sheridan EDGE – Entrepreneurship Discovery and Growth Engine
EDGE and ACBN have partnered to bring you supports and tools to help your venture grow.
EDGE is where impact and entrepreneurship thrive.
We define impact entrepreneurs as those who aim to balance the triple bottom lines of people, planet and profit as they develop their ventures. This includes entrepreneurs who may be focused at this time on profit but want to expand their capacity for positive impact as their ventures become more established. It also includes social entrepreneurs for whom the primary focus of the venture is its social, cultural or environmental impact mission.
As an ACBN member can take advantage of what EDGE has to offer, including:
- Attend EDGE events on venture development, social enterprise and more – check out their event listings
- Apply for EDGE membership – learn more about their incubation programs
- Take part in initiatives or programs that are co-developed by EDGE and ACBN
- Get access to opportunities to engage Sheridan student talent to support your venture
For more information about EDGE, visit edge.sheridancollege.ca or contact edge@sheridancollege.ca.
Business Assessment
Become an ACBN member If you are interested in additional business supports such as marketing assistance, access to funding, financial services, and much more.
We offer free and premium plans for you and your business.
Our partners from ZSE.ca will call you for a discovery call once you fill our Business Needs Assessment form.
Afro Caribbean Business Network (ACBN) and Zhoosh Service Enterprise (ZSE) are in partnership to create a seamless ecosystem which provides funding, resources, and access to business services to elevate your business.
ZSE offers a host of services to take your business to the next level such as: business coaching, succession planning, business financing, accounting, marketing, legal, real-estate, website development and much more.
Unlock unparalleled benefits – Become a member!
Funding Spreadsheet
Keep up to date on existing and upcoming funding opportunities for you business ranging from Investments, loans and grants.
