Who are we
BBN is more than just a membership platform; it is a vibrant community of black business owners and startup entrepreneurs like yourself. We are dedicated to strengthening connections, fostering knowledge, and signposting you to the support you need on your entrepreneurial journey to scale. As a BBN member, you’ll have access to a wealth of resources, events, and networking opportunities to support your entrepreneurial endeavours.
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Our Commitments
We’re committed to driving sustainable change within the business landscape by empowering Black entrepreneurs, addressing systemic barriers, and providing unmatched signposting to equitable access to capital, resources, and mentorship for our entrepreneurs. We foster an inclusive community, challenge the status quo, and aspire to create a future where Black entrepreneurs have equal opportunities to succeed, ultimately reshaping the narrative surrounding Black entrepreneurship for a more diverse and prosperous business world.
YOUR NETWORK IS YOUR NET WORTH
Here at BBN, we invite you to join our community and meet like minded entrepreneurs to share and collaborate with. Stay up to date with the latest happenings in the Black business community through our network and safe space events. While developing your skills and knowledge using our extensive resource hubs and directories, exclusive for BBN members.
BEECON SUPPORT HUB
We are so excited to introduce you to BEECON (Black Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Network), the new member’s area which houses all of the fantastic resources already available, including the Support Hub curated in partnership with Lloyds Bank. Our aim is to make it easier for you to navigate to the right content based on your unique entrepreneurial journey.
BEECON is also a community of organisations working within the black entrepreneurial ecosystem to create and impact real change for diverse entrepreneurs; these relationships allow us to showcase the best opportunities to you, and help you form authentic connections with the right people. These include opportunities for mentorship, networking, business development support, and access to funding, all geared towards helping you thrive and succeed.
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Our Members have access to...
BEECON
Find & connect with organisations that support Black and diverse entrepreneurs
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER EVENTS
Attend our events to meet investors and learn how to better position your business for financing
NETWORKING EVENTS
Receive exclusive member offers and discounted rates from BBN and our affiliate partners
SERVICE DIRECTORY
Discover service providers within our community to help develop and support your business
MEET INVESTORS THROUGH BI360
Attend our annual flagship event to meet investors and learn how to better position your business for financing
DISCOUNTED OFFERS
Receive exclusive member offers and discounted rates from BBN and our affiliate partners