Black Entrepreneur Ecosystem

Supporting Both Existing and New Black Entrepreneurs in Southeastern Ontario.

Black Entrepreneur Ecosystem – Southeastern Ontario: A not-for-profit resource and acceleration hub for Black-owned businesses and early-stage entrepreneurs in Southeastern Ontario, offering programming, services, and partnerships to boost success.

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The Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Southeastern Ontario (BEESEO) is a not-for-profit organization that is a resource and acceleration hub for Black owned businesses and early-stage Black entrepreneurship in the region by means of programming services and partnerships designed to help increase their odds of success.

The Kingston Economic Development Corporation has supported the setup and incorporation of the Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for Southeastern Ontario, and it continues to support the organization.

About Us

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Our Mission:

To identify, support, and create programs that help Black business owners and entrepreneurs in Southeastern Ontario overcome unique challenges.

Our Vision:

A thriving ecosystem where Black entrepreneurship drives economic growth and generational wealth.

Our History:

Founded with support from Kingston Economic Development Corporation, BEESEO is a not-for-profit dedicated to accelerating Black-owned businesses since [insert founding year].

About the Board Members

Dr. Nomusa Mngoma

Board Chairperson

Clinical Research Scientist & Adjunct Associate Professor, Queen’s University

Martha Williams

Board Secretary​

Owner at Pedal Works Cafe & Studio Artist for MWCreative2022

Dr. Victor Igharo

Board Member

Managing Partner, Sociocapital Impact Group & Social impact strategist in Healthcare systems, Ontario, Canada.

Isaiah Tunga

Board Member

Financial Analyst World University Service of Canada and Owner/Head-Coach at Rumble Fitness

Norman Musengimana​

Board Treasurer &
Founder and Chief Career Transition Officer at Prosfata Inc. | Founder and Director at BizSkills For Good Inc

Business Development Manager, Kingston Economic Development Corporation

Oyíndàmọ́lá Aláká

Executive Administrator​

Program Coordinator, Modern Fuel ARC

About BEE SEO Circle of Patrons

The BEE SEO Circle of Patrons is a respected group of Black business owners and leaders in Southeastern Ontario who lend their expertise and guidance, when needed, to guide our organization in key programs and initiatives; to help BEE SEO fulfill our community’s vision.

Patrick Egbunonu, MBA, FLMI, AIAA

Board Chair

President and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Informanus Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Inc.

The Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Southeastern Ontario (BEESEO) 2024 Year-End Gala Supporters

Our Impact:

Since starting, we have supported and interacted with close to 40 businesses and hosted 5 events, fostering a stronger Black entrepreneurial community and fantastic ecosystem partners have strongly supported our initiatives and activities.

Learn more about our programming opportunities available to you.

Join our Ecosystem to gain access to business resources.

Want to Add Your Business or Recommend a Black-Owned Business?

Add Your Business Address (If You Have a Physical Store) or Your Main Website/Social Media URL

Southeastern Ontario Black Entrepreneurs Network

The Southeastern Ontario Black Entrepreneurship Network brings together businesses and entrepreneurs alike. Every Black owned business or early-stage entrepreneur in the Southeastern Region can register their business in this network for free.

contact us at: [email protected]

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