Durham Region · Black professionals & entrepreneurs
Community.Opportunity.Momentum.
Where Black professionals and entrepreneurs connect, build relationships, and create lasting impact throughout Durham Region.
Durham Region, connected
Community in motion.
DRABPE brings Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and future founders together to connect, grow, and build what comes next.
Our work
Resources made for our community.
Supporting Black business growth across Durham Region. DRABPE helps Black-owned businesses, professionals, and future founders access the relationships, knowledge, and platforms they need to thrive.
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Explore local
View all categoriesFind businesses built by our community.
Explore Black-owned businesses across Durham Region by category.
A few places to start. Explore every category on the business directory.
What we do
Community services that create momentum.
Networking events
Gatherings that bring Black professionals and entrepreneurs together to build connections and share opportunities.
Learn about At The Table →
Business directory
A growing platform to discover, connect with, and support Black-owned businesses across Durham Region.
Browse the directory →
Black youth program
Hands-on learning in digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and marketing, supported by mentorship.
Join Future Founders →
BWISE wellness
Wellbeing experiences grounded in care, conversation, and collective resilience.
Learn about BWISE →Directory stretch goal
200 businesses. One stronger community.
Discover the local businesses building a more visible and connected Black business community across Durham Region.
Explore our business communityView the full directory
Community impact
Progress we build together.
Every number below is work shared with our community — businesses supported, people gathered, and funds directed back into Durham Region.
Made to move with you
More than a network. A place to build momentum.
Whether you are starting something new, looking for collaborators, or making space for your wellbeing, there is a DRABPE pathway designed for the next step.
Community calendar
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Funding opportunities
Funding for Black-owned businesses
Grants, loans, government funding, and startup competitions to help you start and grow.
Growth Space: a $2.2M investment in Black entrepreneurship
Funded by the Government of Canada through FedDev Ontario, the program will engage 1,000 Black-owned businesses by 2029 with training, mentorship, market access, and networks.
Latest news
All news →DRABPE News & Updates
Community moments
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Recent gatherings, real people.
Funders
Made possible by our funders
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