ABOUT
SASKATOON BLACK
BUSINESS NETWORK
Empowering Black Entrepreneurs. Building Inclusive Economies.
The Saskatoon Black Business Network (SBBN) is a community-driven, not-for profit organization dedicated to empowering, supporting, connecting and advocating for Black entrepreneurs in Saskatoon, across Saskatchewan and beyond.
We exist to remove barriers, unlock opportunities and help Black-owned businesses start, grow and thrive.
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2023 by Dr. John Owojori and Tosin Fetuga, SBBN was launched to address the persistent challenges confronting Black entrepreneurs – barriers such as limited access to capital, systemic discrimination, restricted networks, lack of visibility and inequitable opportunities.
Today, SBBN stands as a reliable hub for business growth, collaboration and advocacy. We connect entrepreneurs with corporate partners, financial institutions, government agencies and community leader —creating a powerful ecosystem.
We support Black-owned businesses.
We champion Black entrepreneurs by providing resources, mentorship, and opportunities to grow. Together, we build stronger communities.
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We support Black-owned businesses.
We champion entrepreneurs by providing resources, mentorship, and opportunities to grow. Together, we build stronger communities.
Learn MoreWhen Black businesses thrive, the community thrives.
Empowering businesses empowers the people. Our network connects innovators to opportunities that make lasting impact.
Learn MoreConnecting Visionaries.
We create platforms where ideas meet action, enabling Black entrepreneurs to thrive together.
Learn MoreWhen Black businesses thrive, the community thrives.
Empowering businesses empowers the people. Our network connects innovators to opportunities that make lasting impact.
Learn MoreConnecting Visionaries.
We create platforms where ideas meet action, enabling Black entrepreneurs to thrive together.
Learn MoreWHAT WE DO
Mentorship, Training & Capacity-Building
Practical guidance to grow skills and confidence.
Access to Funding & Markets
Connecting members to capital and business opportunities.
Showcase Platforms
Events like the Saskatoon Black Business Expo and Entrepreneur Pitch Competition that spotlight Black excellence.
Advocacy & Partnerships
Reducing barriers and promoting economic inclusion.
WHAT WE DO
- Mentorship, training & capacity-building
- Access to funding, markets and strategic networks
- Platforms that showcase Black excellence, including the Saskatoon Black Business Expo and Entrepreneur Pitch Competition
- Advocacy and partnerships that reduce systemic barriers and advance
economic inclusion
WHY IT MATTERS
When Black businesses succeed, communities grow stronger.
Statistics Canada projects that Canada’s Black population will continue to grow, reaching
approximately 6% of the total population by 2034. By then, an estimated 2.6 million Canadians will
identify as Black, that is nearly one million more than in 2024. In 2020, approximately 144,980
Black-owned businesses operated in Canada, accounting for 2.4% of all businesses nationwide.
SBBN is therefore on a mission to build bridges between Black entrepreneurs and the broader
economy, between local and global markets and between today’s innovators and future
generations.
MISSON
To empower, connect, and advocate for Black entrepreneurs by advancing economic inclusion, business growth, and meaningful collaboration.
VISION
A thriving, connected and self- sustaining community of Black entrepreneurs who are visible, empowered and recognized as key contributors to Saskatchewan’s and Canada’s economic growth
GET INVOLVED
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, partner, investor or supporter, there’s a place for you at SBBN. Join us as we build a stronger, more inclusive economy together.Stay up to date on the latest news and events from SBBN
Stronger Black Businesses, Stronger Communities
Saskatoon Black Business Network (SBBN) is a community-driven platform dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives across Saskatoon and Saskatchewan by providing access to mentorship, business resources, skills development, funding awareness, and strategic networking opportunities that help Black-owned businesses start, scale, and sustain long-term growth while strengthening economic prosperity within the community.
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Stronger Black Businesses, Stronger Communities
Saskatoon Black Business Network (SBBN) empowers Black entrepreneurs across Saskatchewan through mentorship, resources, skills development, funding awareness, and strategic networking to support business growth and long-term success.