The Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association (ACANEA) is a Black Francophone Entrepreneurs non-profit organization in western Canada, headquartered in Edmonton and was founded in 2020. The ACANEA was formed to develop and create economic development and Employment through entrepreneurship within the underserved Black community through education, mentoring, workshops, training, networking, referrals to funding resources, and access to capital opportunities. The ACANEA entrepreneurs’ members and partners include a wide range of organizations that provide capital and services to assist underserved entrepreneurs in creating and expanding their businesses.
The ACANEA purpose of black entrepreneurs is to create and grow successful Black businesses that provide value to their customers and generate profits for the owners.
However, there are some unique challenges that black entrepreneurs may face, such as limited access to capital and resources, discrimination, and bias in the business, and historical and systemic barriers to entry. As a result, some black entrepreneurs may have a particular focus on creating opportunities for themselves and their communities, building wealth and economic power, and promoting diversity and inclusion in the business world.
