Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo

Grateful to have spoken at the Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo !  Thanks for having me share Binta Financial's journey with the community. It was an honor to share our mission to empower newcomers build strong financial futures and to connect with fellow entrepreneurs working hard to create value for the system.  A huge shoutout to Adebola Ige, Bukkie Adewuyi MBA, CPA-CGA, Adeola Awopetu MBA, FCA, and the entire Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of British Columbia team - you did an incredible job pulling off this event!  I’m so honored to have been invited. Special thanks as well to the Surrey Board of Trade and all the partners for their support.  To everyone who showed up—thank you! Together, we’re building a brighter future for Black entrepreneurship in Canada. It was great chatting with you: Waleola Akinsanmi, Tom Olakitan ACCA, MBA, Ifeanyi Macdonald Ifekwem, Nerissa Allen, Maureen O., MBA, CSPO, Femi Ogunji, CISSP, CISM, Henry Flowers, CPA, Mamadi Camara, Heather Booth, and others. #BlackBusinessExpo #CommunitySupport #BintaFinancial #TogetherWeRise

📢 Exciting News! 📢 Femi Ogunji Consulting is thrilled to be exhibiting at the 2024 Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo! 🎉 Stop by our booth to discover how we’re helping businesses streamline operations with ERP solutions and enhancing security through cybersecurity awareness training and consulting. If you’re at the expo, come say hello 👋—we’d love to chat about how we can support your business’s growth and resilience in today’s fast-paced digital world. 💼💻 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g88h_xDM #ERP #Cybersecurity #Expo #FemiOgunjiConsulting #ITConsulting #BusinessGrowth

Today is the day! Join us at the 2024 Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo for a remarkable day of inspiration, networking, and opportunity. Connect with visionary entrepreneurs, learn from industry leaders, and discover what’s next for your business. Let’s celebrate and elevate Black Entrepreneurship together!  #BlackBusinessExpo #Entrepreneurship #Community #Innovation Brenda Locke, Linda Annis, Mamadi Camara, Paschal Okwundu, MBA, Bukkie Adewuyi MBA, CPA-CGA, Adeola Awopetu MBA, FCA, Adebola Ige, Jasroop Gosal, Surrey Board of Trade, Heather Booth, Juliana Ige, Lola IYIOLA, DBA, MBA, MIB, PMP®, PMI-ACP®, CPHR Candidate, Sunday Adebakin, Tomi Odunsi, CPA, CGA, ACCA, Afesobi Adewuyi, Prospera Credit Union, Futurpreneur, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Webnames.ca

Exciting new! We're proud to announce that Mayor Brenda Locke of the City of Surrey will be special guest at the 2024 Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo. Mayor Locke's unwavering support for local entrepreneurs and her advocacy for shopping local has significantly boosted the community. Under her leadership, Surrey has seed tremendous growth in new infrastructure and enhanced public safety. Mayor Locke will be connecting with entrepreneurs at the expo and sharing her vision for driving entrepreneurial growth. Don't miss the chance to connect with her. The Black Business Expo is a full-day event hosted by the Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of British Columbia in partnership with the Surrey Board of Trade. Join us on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, by 12PM. Door prizes are drawn every hour! ATTENDEE ADMISSION IS FREE. RSVP - https://lnkd.in/g88h_xDM Heather Booth, Bukkie Adewuyi MBA, CPA-CGA, Adeola Awopetu MBA, FCA, Adebola Ige, Juliana Ige, Lola IYIOLA, DBA, MBA, MIB, PMP®, PMI-ACP®, CPHR Candidate, Sunday Adebakin, Rhona Doria, Kenny Olabanji CPHR, SHRM-SCP, ACIPM, PHRi, Tomi Odunsi, CPA, CGA, ACCA, Afesobi Adewuyi

Exciting new! We're proud to announce that Mayor Brenda Locke of the City of Surrey will be special guest at the 2024 Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo. Mayor Locke's unwavering support for local entrepreneurs and her advocacy for shopping local has significantly boosted the community. Under her leadership, Surrey has seed tremendous growth in new infrastructure and enhanced public safety. Mayor Locke will be connecting with entrepreneurs at the expo and sharing her vision for driving entrepreneurial growth. Don't miss the chance to connect with her. The Black Business Expo is a full-day event hosted by the Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of British Columbia in partnership with the Surrey Board of Trade. Join us on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, by 12PM. Door prizes are drawn every hour! ATTENDEE ADMISSION IS FREE. RSVP - https://lnkd.in/g88h_xDM Heather Booth, Bukkie Adewuyi MBA, CPA-CGA, Adeola Awopetu MBA, FCA, Adebola Ige, Juliana Ige, Lola IYIOLA, DBA, MBA, MIB, PMP®, PMI-ACP®, CPHR Candidate, Sunday Adebakin, Rhona Doria, Kenny Olabanji CPHR, SHRM-SCP, ACIPM, PHRi, Tomi Odunsi, CPA, CGA, ACCA, Afesobi Adewuyi

Exciting news! We’re proud to announce that Adeola Awopetu MBA, FCA, Relationship Manager at RBC Royal Bank of Canada, will be one of the distinguished speakers at the 2024 Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo. Adeola’s passion for growing the community, one business at a time, is truly inspiring. He’s dedicated to helping aspiring business owners acquire profitable businesses, he will be sharing insights on available government loan programs for entrepreneurs. Don’t miss his invaluable session! The Black Business Expo is a full-day event hosted by the Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of British Columbia in partnership with the Surrey Board of Trade. Join us on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, by 12PM. Door prizes are drawn every hour! ATTENDEE ADMISSION IS FREE. RSVP - https://lnkd.in/g88h_xDM Heather Booth, Adebola Ige, Juliana Ige, Lola IYIOLA, DBA, MBA, MIB, PMP®, PMI-ACP®, CPHR Candidate, Sunday Adebakin, Rhona Doria, Kenny Olabanji CPHR, SHRM-SCP, ACIPM, PHRi, Tomi Odunsi, CPA, CGA, ACCA, Afesobi Adewuyi

I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be participating in the Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo 2024! This event promises to be a vibrant gathering of entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers, and I’m eager to engage with everyone involved. As an HR professional, I’m passionate about providing support and resources to business owners in our community. I believe that strong HR practices are essential for fostering growth and success, and I look forward to sharing insights on how effective HR strategies can empower businesses to thrive. The expo is a fantastic opportunity to learn from fellow entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and build valuable connections. I’m excited to collaborate with other like-minded professionals, share best practices, and explore ways we can uplift our community together. Looking forward to meeting inspiring minds and contributing to the ongoing dialogue about entrepreneurship and business development in Metro Vancouver! Let’s make the most of this incredible event. RSVP - https://lnkd.in/gW-cuqCe Metro Vancouver Black Business EXPO 2024 Team https://lnkd.in/gwWzVz4K Info@metrovancouverblackbizexpo.ca Surrey Board of Trade Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of British Columbia

Meet Adebola Ige, President of Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of British Columbia and host of the 2024 Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo. As an entrepreneur and community leader, Adebola has been instrumental in creating numerous programs to support entrepreneurs, including the new 2024 Yoruba BC New Entrepreneurial Incubator Program. He’ll be sharing more about this exciting initiative at the expo. Don’t miss it! The Black Business Expo is a full-day event hosted by the Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of British Columbia in partnership with the Surrey Board of Trade. Join us on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, by 12PM. Door prizes are drawn every hour! ATTENDEE ADMISSION IS FREE. RSVP - https://lnkd.in/g88h_xDM Heather Booth, Bukkie Adewuyi MBA, CPA-CGA, Adeola Awopetu MBA, FCA, Juliana Ige, Lola IYIOLA, DBA, MBA, MIB, PMP®, PMI-ACP®, CPHR Candidate, Sunday Adebakin, Rhona Doria, Kenny Olabanji CPHR, SHRM-SCP, ACIPM, PHRi, Tomi Odunsi, CPA, CGA, ACCA, Afesobi Adewuyi

Introducing Bukkie Adewuyi MBA, CPA-CGA, Vice President of the Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of British Columbia. A charismatic business leader, dynamic speaker, and YWCA Woman of Distinction, Bukkie is also a dedicated volunteer within the community. She will be the compere for the 2024 Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo. Don't miss the chance to connect with her at the expo. The Black Business Expo is a full-day event hosted by the Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of British Columbia in partnership with the Surrey Board of Trade. Join us on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, by 12PM. Door prizes are drawn every hour! ATTENDEE ADMISSION IS FREE. RSVP - https://lnkd.in/g88h_xDM Heather Booth, Adeola Awopetu MBA, FCA, Adebola Ige, Juliana Ige, Lola IYIOLA, DBA, MBA, MIB, PMP®, PMI-ACP®, CPHR Candidate, Sunday Adebakin, Rhona Doria, Kenny Olabanji CPHR, SHRM-SCP, ACIPM, PHRi, Tomi Odunsi, CPA, CGA, ACCA, Afesobi Adewuyi

We are thrilled to introduce Mamadi Camara, Business Development Manager at Futurpreneur, as a distinguished speaker at the 2024 Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo. Mamadi is set to share opportunities tailored for Black entrepreneurs, brought to you by Futurpreneur. Mark you calendars and make sure you don't miss his insightful session. The Black Business Expo is a full-day event hosted by the Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of British Columbia in partnership with the Surrey Board of Trade. Join us on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, by 12PM. Door prizes are drawn every hour! ATTENDEE ADMISSION IS FREE. RSVP - https://lnkd.in/g88h_xDM Heather Booth, Bukkie Adewuyi MBA, CPA-CGA, Juliana Ige, Adeola Awopetu MBA, FCA, Adebola Ige, Lola IYIOLA, DBA, MBA, MIB, PMP®, PMI-ACP®, CPHR Candidate, Franklin Bouguep, MBA, Sunday Adebakin, Rhona Doria, Kenny Olabanji CPHR, SHRM-SCP, ACIPM, PHRi, Josiah Akinsanmi, Tomi Odunsi, CPA, CGA, ACCA, Afesobi Adewuyi