DRABPE - Durham Region Association of Black Professional Entrepreneurs

DRABPE

Durham Region Association of Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs

Empowering the community through mentorship, training, and strategic partnerships.

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Directory Stretch Goal

Registering 200 Businesses

Empowering our community by 2026

118 / 200 Registered

Community Impact

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Our Mission

DRABPE is dedicated to fostering economic growth and professional development within the Durham Region's Black community. We provide networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and resources to help entrepreneurs and professionals achieve their business goals.

Through strategic partnerships and community engagement, we're building a stronger, more inclusive business ecosystem that celebrates diversity and drives innovation.

Testimonies

Graduate from DRABPE's STEMM

This program is a great way to prepare and set yourself up for when you graduate from secondary school and prepare for your future. There are also great networking opportunities where you can meet like-minded individuals with the same goals and aspirations.

– Terrence

Small Business Support

"DRABPE has become a valuable resource to our small business operating in the region. The well-structured First Fridays creates a safe space for entrepreneurs to network, open doors for each other and support each other."

– Jason D.

Speaker Insights

"The speakers always provide great information relevant to growing my business."

– Anonymous

Graduate from DRABPE's STEMM

This program is a great way to prepare and set yourself up for when you graduate from secondary school and prepare for your future. There are also great networking opportunities where you can meet like-minded individuals with the same goals and aspirations.

– Terrence

Small Business Support

"DRABPE has become a valuable resource to our small business operating in the region. The well-structured First Fridays creates a safe space for entrepreneurs to network, open doors for each other and support each other."

– Jason D.

Speaker Insights

"The speakers always provide great information relevant to growing my business."

– Anonymous

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Watch Our Community in Action

Welcome to DRABPE

Welcome to DRABPE (Durham Region Association of Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs)! We are reintroducing ourselves and our mission: to empower Black professionals, foster entrepreneurship, and strengthen community connections across Durham Region and beyond.

Through mentorship, networking events, youth programs, and business resources, DRABPE creates spaces where Black brilliance thrives. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, established business owner, or professional looking to connect, this is your community.

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