Black Business Association of BC

Welcome to the BBABC Entrepreneurs Academy
Your pathway to building, launching, and scaling a successful business. Our programs are powered by the SCALE Framework—Strategy, Compliance, Accelerate, Launch, Expansion; giving you a clear roadmap for growth. Whether you’re preparing for retail shelves or expanding into international markets, we offer expert-led cohorts and flexible self-guided courses tailored to food businesses, retail-ready brands, and export-focused enterprises. Gain regulatory confidence, market access tools, and recognized certifications—all within a supportive, culturally relevant environment.

From Strategy to Expansion: We Help You SCALE.


The BBABC Entrepreneurs Academy is designed to meet entrepreneurs where they are in their business journey. Our programs are organized into four tracks, each tailored to specific growth stages:


FOUNDATIONAL TRACK

  • Commercialization & Operations Lab: A processors and manufacturers foundational intensive workshop(4 weeks) (Instructor led) – Starting June 2026 –
  • AI for businesses

GROWTH TRACK


GLOBAL TRACK

  • Internationalization Accelerator Program & Certification (Instructor led)
  • Digital Exporting (Instructor led)