$2.2MGovernment of Canada Investment 2026-2029.
Every business can
grow and flourish in the right ecosystem.
Growth Space is an innovative program offered by DRABPE to Black-led businesses and Black entrepreneurs to help the community navigate a challenging business landscape, access opportunities and act as a hub for mentoring, courses and more…
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Investing in
Black
Building a stronger economy
Black
Entrepreneurship
Building a stronger economy
DRABPE has secured a $2.2-million investment from the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) to deliver Growth Space from 2026-2029.
Growth Space is designed to strengthen the Black entrepreneurship ecosystem across Durham Region by connecting Black-owned businesses to support, resources, networks and opportunities they need to succeed.
$2.2M
Our goal:1,000Black-owned businesses engaged by 2029.
3 Pathways to Growth
Growth Space helps Black entrepreneurs move their businesses forward.
Business Support
Training • Financial Planning • Mentorship • Ecosystem Navigation • Commercialization Guidance
Market & Digital Expansion
Market Access • Procurement Readiness • Digital Learning • Business Expansion
Network & Community
Strategic Partnerships • Networking • Business Visibility • Business Directory
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