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How Black entrepreneurs are working to knock down barriers to capital

Covers the BEBC Society's work and Jackee's experience with banking barriers when founding her business.

Black Business Certification Program is working with Ottawa to diversify procurement

Details BEBC's certification program and its federal procurement initiatives.

'Prove our value': Black-owned business program gives owners a shot at government, corporate contracts

Coverage of BEBC's certification program and procurement opportunities for Black-owned businesses in BC.

Black entrepreneurs can enter contest for $25K in funding

Features the BEBC Black Pitch Contest, a $25,000 funding competition for Black entrepreneurs.

New program aims to help Black business owners land government, corporate contracts

Features BEBC's national certification program for government and corporate procurement.

How a contest is helping to remove barriers for Black entrepreneurs

Covers BEBC's Black Pitch Contest and Jackee's role as founder in removing barriers to capital.

Black business owners in Vancouver share successes, calls to action

Vancouver Black business owners share their experiences and advocacy for systemic change.

Black-owned businesses need more funding to compete for federal contracts, says founder of new training program

Jackee discusses funding barriers and BEBC's federal procurement training program in Ottawa's parliament hill publication.

Black-owned business program gives B.C. owners a shot at government contracts

Coverage of BEBC's program providing B.C. Black business owners a pathway to government contracts.

The Kenyan-Canadian Entrepreneur Connecting African Artistry to Vancouver Fashion

Features Jackee's journey founding Kasandy, her fair-trade business model, and her connection between African artistry and Vancouver's fashion scene.

5 Questions: BEBC Society's Jackee Kasandy calls for changes to create a diverse business landscape

Interview with Jackee discussing systemic barriers and her vision for a more inclusive Black business landscape in BC.

Jackee Kasandy: Creating Business With The Interests Of People

Feature on Jackee's business philosophy, entrepreneurial journey, and her commitment to building businesses that serve communities.

Homegrown Business: Jackee Kasandy of Kasandy

Spotlight on Kasandy Inc. as a homegrown Vancouver business rooted in fair trade and community values.