Services de santé mentale pro-noirs
About this program
The Entrepreneurship Accelerator program offers a unique blend of beauty artistry and business skills development. It provides comprehensive support, including retail space and business insurance, at no cost to participants. The program is inclusive, designed to help entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.
Fee
Free of charge
Application timeline
Flexible enrolment. We’re taking in entrepreneurs all year round!
Eligibility
Female entrepreneurs between the ages of 18-25 in the beauty industry
Location & format
In-person at the Future Black Female marketplace in St. Catharine
What you will do
Secure Your Funding: You will be receiving guidance on financial success and preparing to secure funding for your business.
Build Your Network and Skills: You will be connecting with fellow female business owners, experiencing the power of female support, and expanding your network at Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) events.
Master Your Pitch: You will be sharpening your entrepreneurial skills and learning how to confidently pitch your ideas to potential investors.
Become a Market Expert: You will be mastering your target market, developing a winning business strategy, and building relationships with other regional businesses.
Launch Your Business: You will have a free in-person retail space in beautiful St. Catharines to run your beauty business and build your clientele.
Meet your mentor, Natasha Bell
Image description: Natasha Bell (left) and Dr. Tapo Chimbganda (right) at the Future Black Female marketplace
Experience
Founder of Black-Owned 905. Born and raised in St. Catharines, Natasha is an Underground Railroad freedom seeker descendant with strong family ties to the Salem Chapel, BME Church NHS. She is also proud of her Trinidadian heritage and culture, which she believes helped strengthen her interest and involvement in all things Black, including activism. Tasha is an active member of Matter of Black and hopes to be able to use her voice to make a change within the community.
Mentorship Focus
Networking, building relations, starting business
Passion
Her Black Canadian and Caribbean roots Her inspiration for creating this platform came from seeing so many Black owned businesses go overlooked in the Niagara region, the goal is to raise awareness to black owned businesses.
Email Us: info@futureblackfemale.com
Apply Now: Share your business plan and passion with us.
FUTURE BLACK FEMALE
Où les femmes Noires augmentent l'accès aux opportunités pour d'autres jeunes femmes Noires.
Future Black Female (FBF) crée un accès à travers le monde pour que les filles et les jeunes femmes Noires (16-22 ans) deviennent plus autonomes socialement, politiquement et économiquement grâce à des réseaux solides, à l'avancement des compétences et à la défense des droits.
Le bien-être des jeunes femmes Noires est notre motivation.
Pour réaliser notre vision d'une population féminine Noire autonomisée par la communauté, FBF s'appuie sur trois piliers de l'engagement communautaire :
Développer et initier des stratégies axées sur les solutions.
Mise en place d'un réseau d'action.
Soutien continu des efforts établis au sein de la communauté.
NOTRE
BAILLEURS DE FONDS
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FUTURE BLACK FEMALE
Où les femmes Noires augmentent l'accès aux opportunités pour d'autres jeunes femmes Noires.
Future Black Female (FBF) crée un accès à travers le monde pour que les filles et les jeunes femmes Noires (16-22 ans) deviennent plus autonomes socialement, politiquement et économiquement grâce à des réseaux solides, à l'avancement des compétences et à la défense des droits.
DE NOS STAGIAIRES
Témoignages
"L'inspiration et la volonté de ces femmes d'avoir un impact sur la vie d'autres femmes et filles noires nous ont rassurés sur le fait qu'un avenir radieux nous attend à tous"
"Avoir l'opportunité de travailler aux côtés de femmes noires brillantes et inspirantes a été un grand plaisir pour moi. C'est une opportunité de stage dont je serai éternellement reconnaissante."