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Our
Mission
BLK OWNED is a community-based organization committed to empowering Black businesses and entrepreneurs through advocacy, programming, and opportunities that accelerate and sustain their growth.
Our target is Black entrepreneurs, with a focus on youth up to age 39, and supporting all Black entrepreneurs with the digitization of business operations through technology adoption.
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Proud Partners & Supporters
Resources
to Support
Your Journey
Programs and tools built specifically for Black entrepreneurs ! Whether you’re just starting out, growing your business, or looking to connect with a supportive community.
Community Platform
Connect with other entrepreneurs, access learning modules, resources, and stay in the loop with opportunities just for you.
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Trailblazer Program
A hands-on program helping entrepreneurs build, grow, and strengthen their businesses with tools, mentorship and support.
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BLK Biz Mental Health
Connecting Black entrepreneurs to mental health support so they can sustain and grow their businesses.
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Business Directory
Get your business seen and discover other Black-owned businesses in your community.
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Business support referral services — connecting entrepreneurs to the right resources, people, and opportunities at the right time.
Coming SoonSOS Digital Supports
Digital tools and support built for Black entrepreneurs navigating the online business landscape.
Help shape this program — take our quick surveyWe’re building SOS Digital Supports around the real needs of Black entrepreneurs. Share your experience and help us get it right — it only takes a few minutes.
Take the Survey →Providing Black entrepreneurs with the tools, connections, and resources they need to build, sustain, and grow their businesses in Hamilton and beyond.
Honouring the achievements of Black business owners and recognizing the impact they make in their communities every single day.
Amplifying Black-owned businesses through our directory, markets, and events — giving them the visibility and platform they deserve.
Creating spaces for Black entrepreneurs to discover new opportunities, build meaningful connections, and shape the future of business in our region.
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Impact
What They’re
Saying
I have really enjoyed my experiences with BLK Owned HamOnt as part of the Trailblazer, being able to attend and sell at a variety of markets.
When you first start your business, you feel isolated… but BLK OWNED gave me a community that helped me succeed.
Their markets gave us our very first sales and sustained our business in its early years.
Before the program, I was unsure. After, I feel confident and equipped to run my business.
BLK OWNED gave me the visibility, validation, and connection I needed as an entrepreneur.
If you can see me, you can be me.
I was nervous to even talk to customers… but BLK OWNED helped me build confidence and grow.
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Subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social, or jump straight into the community — stay in the loop on events, resources, and opportunities built for Black entrepreneurs.
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Community
Our online community platform is where Black entrepreneurs connect, learn, and grow together. Access exclusive resources, courses, and a network that’s rooting for you.