Afro Commerce Connect

I attended an exclusive media chat and year end briefing with the President of the Treasury Board of Canada and the MP for Brampton - Chinguacousy Park, @shafqatalimp where the focus was on affordability, growth, and resilience in building CANADA STRONG. We also discussed trade diversification, including a $70bn FIPA agreement with the UAE, regulatory simplification to cut business costs, and an expenditure review to reinvest savings for Canadians, all part of the vision to build a stronger Canada 🇨🇦. My concern was how small businesses especially pan African Startups, can leverage on some of those revolutionary policies to thrive. These are some of the key visions of @afrocommerceconnect #CanadaStrong #PanAfrican #Smallbusinesses #ShafqatAli

Thank you to our speakers who participated at the Afro Commerce Connect 2.0. We will continue to forge partnerships and foster business relationships with small businesses within the GTA. #AfroCommerceConnect2.0

The just concluded @afrocommerceconnect held on 8th August 2025 at Brampton City Hall, Canada, brought together entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators under the inspiring theme “Empowering Small Businesses.” Proudly sponsored by @investbrampton , City of Brampton, Canada, the event reaffirmed its role as a flagship platform designed to bridge the gaps in Afro startup ecosystems, fostering business growth, innovation, and cross-border partnerships. #AfroCommerceConnect #SmallBusinesses #Startups #entrpreneurs

Thank you to all our incredible panelists; Amb. Don Mathias Mumassabba, Ambassador plenipotentiary, Doyin Okunrinboye- Co-founder Cedartree Bakery and Dr Chinwe Bilyte Onyegbula. #AfroCommerceComnect

The just concluded Afro Commerce Connect, held on 8th August 2025 at Brampton City Hall, Canada, brought together entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators under the inspiring theme “Empowering Small Businesses.” Proudly sponsored by @investbrampton , City of Brampton, Canada, the event reaffirmed its role as a flagship platform designed to bridge the gaps in Afro startup ecosystems, fostering business growth, innovation, and cross-border partnerships. #AfroCommerceConnect #SmallBusinesses #Startups #Entrpreneurs

ICYMI: On August 8, the @citybrampton and @investbrampton - Economic Development Office proudly hosted @afrocommerceconnect 2.0: an initiative dedicated to fostering economic empowerment, cultural exchange, and community integration for Afro-Canadian entrepreneurs, Nigerian businesses, and African diaspora communities across Canada. The event brought together business leaders, investors, and innovators for a day of networking, keynote presentations, panel discussions, and sector insights. With a population of over 1.4 billion and a rapidly growing middle class, Africa presents immense opportunities for trade, investment, and innovation. Through Brampton’s Investment Attraction desk, Africa is a priority market for foreign direct investment, with strategic focus on technology partnerships, infrastructure development, and connecting entrepreneurs to North American opportunities. In the spirit of National Black Business Month, Afro Commerce Connect became more than an event, it was a showcase of Brampton’s vision for an innovation economy without borders. Here, Black entrepreneurs aren’t just part of the story; they’re shaping it, driving growth, forging global connections, and building legacies that span from Brampton to markets around the world. 📈 If you’re ready to explore how Brampton’s Investment Services team can help you expand, settle, and thrive in our city, click the link in @investbrampton ’s bio connect with us today. #InvestBrampton #NationalBlackBusinessMonth #BramptonBusiness #GlobalTrade #InvestmentAttraction #AfricanDiaspora #EconomicEmpowerment #BramptonInnovation #WhyBrampton #BusinessExpansion

Afro Commerce Connect is a flagship platform designed to bridge the gaps in Afro startup ecosystems, fostering business growth, innovation and cross-border partnerships. First held in Brampton, Canada in 2024, the initiative amplifies the voices and ventures of African and Afro-diaspora entrepreneurs, particularly startups and small businesses, offering them a launchpad to connect, collaborate, and compete in the global economy. This second edition was held on 8th August 2025 at the Conservatory, Brampton City Hall, Canada. Thank you to all the entrepreneurs and startups present. #AfroCommerceConnect #SmallBusinesses #AfroCommerceConnect #Entrepreneurship

Highlights Afro-Commerce Connect 2025🇨🇦🇨🇦 Afro Commerce Connect is a flagship platform designed to bridge the gaps in Afro startup ecosystems, fostering business growth, innovation, and cross-border partnerships. First held in Brampton, Canada in 2024, the initiative amplifies the voices and ventures of African and Afro-diaspora entrepreneurs, particularly startups and small businesses, offering them a launchpad to connect, collaborate, and compete in the global economy. We appreciate the support of the City Of Brampton and Invest Brampton Team for their contributions towards successfully hosting this year's edition. #AfroCommerceConnect #Entrepreneurship

Our Panelist Amb @donmathiasmumassabba speaking during the Afro Commerce Connect. #AfroCommerceConnect

It’s August 8th! 💪🚀✨ Join Nene Akintan powerhouse Real Estate Broker & Founder of I AM, I CAN, I WILL as she takes the stage as Keynote Speaker at Afro Commerce Connect 2025! 🎤💼 She’ll be spilling the real tea ☕ on early stage challenges and how she rose as both an NGO founder & Real Estate mogul 🏡👑 📅 AUGUST 8th 2025 📍 The Conservatory, Brampton City Hall, Brampton, ON. Don’t miss it! #AfroCommerceConnect2025 #NeneAkintan #IamIcanIwill #RealEstateBoss #NGOFounder #BlackExcellence #WomenInBusiness #TorontoEvents @afrocommerceconnect @nenstix @oakvillelivingwithnene

Performing tomorrow at AfroCommerceConnect! @afrocommerceconnect Honoured to set the tone during the unwind and networking session at this inspiring gathering for startup empowerment. Let’s go! 🎶✨ #afrocommerceconnect #set #fyp #fypシ #canada 🇨🇦 #LivePerformance #SoothingSounds #MusicForNetworking #ArtistAtWork #LiveMusicVibes

Co-founder of @cedartreefoods Mrs Doyin Okunrinboye will join us as a panelist for the Afro Commerce Connect, sharing her wealth of experience as a business owner operating in Ontario. #Afrocommerceconnect2.0 #SmallBusinesses