Buzz Worthy Podcast

What’s something you wish you wish you never stopped doing as a child?

Buzz Worthy Podcast

What’s the biggest commitment you’ve made because you love someone?

Buzz Worthy Podcast

12 years from now, what would you be surprised about with a risk you are taking today?

Tourism Hamilton

Hamilton’s heart beats with the vibrant rhythm of its Black community, a force that has woven a rich tapestry of history, art, fashion, and incredible cuisine into the city’s soul. Grab this guide, curated by BLK-OWNED Hamont, and embark on an adventure. Dive into the culture of the African and Caribbean Diaspora in Hamilton, unearthing the […]

Buzz Worthy Podcast

What’s the one decision you made that you will never go back on?

Burlington Local News

For many Black entrepreneurs, building a business comes with pressures that extend far beyond cash flow and customer acquisition. Financial stress, systemic barriers, isolation, and the weight of being “the first” or “the only” in their circles can quietly erode mental health. A new initiative led by BLK OWNED Hamilton is working to change that […]

McMaster News

Ashleigh Montague (BCom ’15) is the Executive Director of BLK OWNED, a Hamilton-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in building sustainable ventures.

CBC News

A non-profit organization that supports Black-owned businesses in the Hamilton area celebrates its fifth anniversary this week, and one of its leaders said the group wants to make an even bigger impact in Ontario and Canada. Ashleigh Montague, co-founder of Blk Owned, said while they started in Hamilton, where most of the businesses they support are […]

BLK OWNED

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Black and Racialized Business Owners Through Community and Visibility BLK OWNED In the winter of 2023, BLK OWNED embarked on a critical mission to understand the challenges and needs of Black and racialized business owners in our community. We conducted the Black Insights Survey, asking business owners a range of questions […]

POV Hamilton

The POV #podcast is back this week with the founders of BLK OWNED HamOnt – sisters Ashleigh & Alexandria Montague (their third sister Abygail couldn’t make it for recording but was there in spirit!) Listen in to hear the story of BLK OWNED; from its original launch after 2020’s BlackOut Tuesday when they saw a lot […]

Tourism Hamilton

Hamilton sisters and the trio behind BLK OWNED HAMONT Alexandria, Ashleigh, Abygail Montague show us what they love to see, do and eat in their hometown. Follow along as they share their perfect day in Hamilton.

Tourism Hamilton

Hamilton has a vibrant Black community contributing to the city’s history, art, fashion, culinary scene, and the city’s overall makeup. Experience the culture of the African and Caribbean Diaspora in Hamilton while supporting Black-owned restaurants, boutiques, and artists on your next visit with our guide to some of Hamilton’s most interesting businesses and experiences, as […]

I Heart Hamilton

Interview with founders of BLK OWNED Hamont, Ashleigh, Alexandria and Abygail Montague, about their platform to celebrate, showcase, explore, and support Black-Owned businesses and entrepreneurs in the GHA. We talk about how they got started with the project, reflect on one year since the launch, and what’s next.

Sheridan College

Over the last one year, pop-up markets organized by Sheridan graduate Ashleigh Montague (Project Management ’16) have supported over 50 BIPOC-owned businesses, helping them to boost their sales and increase their outreach in the Hamilton, Niagara, Brantford and Halton regions. The pop-up markets showcased unique arts and crafts, including jewellery, candles and ornaments, as well […]

McMaster Innovation Park

We are so excited to connect with @blkownedhamont this #BlackHistoryMonth! @blkownedhamont Hamilton supports Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in the GHA by providing a platform to highlight the products and services offered by these businesses. Here are some of the ways you can support @blkownedhamont this month: ✅ Pre-order their #BlackHistoryMonth box ➡️ https://blkowned.ca/collections/blk-h… ✅Stay connected […]

Sheridan College

Over the last one year, Sheridan graduate Ashleigh Montague’s (Project Management ’16) BLK-Owned Hamilton has supported over 50 BIPOC-owned businesses, helping them to boost their sales through pop-up markets in the Hamilton, Niagara and Brantford regions. BLK-Owned is one of the 11 youth-led entrepreneurial ventures which was supported last year by the Social Impact Catalyst […]

CHCH News

Three Hamilton sisters started a website and social media page to promote and support black-owned businesses in Hamilton, and they already have more than 5000 followers.

CHCH News

At the age of seven, Ariella Morgan may just be the youngest Chief Executive Officer in Hamilton, if not Ontario — even further. She started her business when she was just five years old, and was front and centre at the BLK Owned Youth Vendor Market on Sunday showing off her products. “I started this […]