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Join us as we look back at the inspiring opening of the event, featuring the founder of Black Business Edmonton, Ibukun Orefuja, kicking off the festivities with an empowering message for the community!

We want to give a special shoutout to our amazing planning team:

Ajibike Akinrinwale (Owner of SweetMint Events)
Olakunle Oyeneye (SixSense Entertainment)

This video highlights the support of our incredible sponsors: RBC, Black Business Initiative, Edmonton Regional Innovation Network, Africa Centre, Amazon Canada, Black Employee Network of Canada, Flourish Dental, Telus, BDC, Alberta Motor Association, SweetMint Events, Six Sense Entertainment, Engage Health Global, Ribbon Rouge, and many more who made this event possible.

Watch interviews with some of our passionate vendors, showcasing their businesses and sharing their unique stories!

We were truly honored to receive a plaque from Edmonton's Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, who opened the event, recognized our hard work, and shared insights on how Black businesses can connect with the City of Edmonton’s procurement opportunities. Thank you, Mayor Sohi, for your continued support!

We are also grateful to:

MLA Rhiannon Hoyle for presenting us with a plaque and recognizing our efforts in supporting local talent and Black entrepreneurs.

MLA Nathan Ip for your congratulations with presetting us a plaque and engagement with our vendors.

MLA Tany Yao for your empowering remarks on entrepreneurship and vendor interactions.

MLA Shariff Haji for your keynote on the value of networking and business development.

Councillor Jennifer Rice for your special remarks and for connecting with our community.

Rayden Cardinal for entertaining us with Indigenous songs and drumming, bringing cultural depth to the event.

We couldn’t have done it without the outstanding support of NVMBR Media, Event Paddy, ATADEL, 3J Soft, Kede Solutions, Martial Technologies, When African Women Talk, TAJ Branding Studio, Famille Closets, and our media partners PelumiArk Photography, Xposure Now Technology, Tade Fadipe.

Lastly, a massive thank you to DJ Abas, our event emcee Tfoundhervoice, and G Man for keeping the energy high throughout the day!

Thank you all for being part of this historic event, and stay tuned for more updates!

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