Business is Jammin'

Check out this great article by the Chronicle Herald on some of the programs that BIJ offers to Black youth. These programs are designed with experiential learning components so that youth have hands-on experience in being entrepreneurs, marketing... ow.ly/RYtb30o11t6

Application closes February 19th. The Black Business Initiative is seeking a dynamic CEO to be responsible for the management of staff and programs targeting the development, promotion and support of a strong, diversified business community in Nova... ow.ly/VptO30nHqzD

"An author at the age of 13, Aliyah Lailson might be the youngest Black writer to ever be published in Canada! Aliyah entered her story into the 2018 Woozles Writes! Competition after winning third place in 2016 and taking the next year off to focus... ow.ly/5lki30nEL8r

Youth are the future leaders of tomorrow! We want to show youth different types of entrepreneurship and social enterprises to help develop their leadership skills, innovation, and creativity. Business is Jammin' provides experiential learning... ow.ly/ghQy30nCeIH

Youth is just another word for "young leaders in communities!" Way to go, Hope Blooms! ✨ facebook.com/BusinessIsJamm…

A big congratulations to Aliyah Lailson, age 13, on her recently published book "North Wind." Aliyah might be the youngest Black author to ever be published in Canada! What an amazing feat! We're looking forward to meeting Aliyah later today and... ow.ly/R8Mj30nv4o1

Have you ever thought of starting your own business? Or do you have an idea for a product or service that could help your community? The Minister’s Entrepreneurship Award of Excellence is for students from grades 6-12 to show their... novascotia.ca/entrepreneuraw…

📢Free screening of the movie THE HATE U GIVE happening February 13 at the Halifax North Memorial Library!📢 This event is being put on by HAAC and the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia. facebook.com/BusinessIsJamm…

Grow and scale your online business in 2019! eBay's Retail Revival program will provide local entrepreneurs with the digital marketing and sales skills needed to succeed in a challenging retail climate. Halifax will be the first Canadian city to... ow.ly/sqSp30nr83N

The Black Business Initiative is seeking a dynamic CEO to be responsible for the management of staff and programs targeting the development, promotion and support of a strong, diversified business community in Nova Scotia. For the job posting and... ow.ly/OucM30nptCf

The call for applicants for the Dr. Rudy Ffrench Youth Trailblazer Award is now OPEN! This $1000 scholarship is presented annually by Business is Jammin' to two youth of African Descent for contributions to their community, as demonstrated by... ow.ly/aczC30nolJH

Do you know a young person who is achieving in their community? Or who is excelling in sports, academics, entrepreneurship, arts, leadership, etc.? We want to hear from you and share their success! The BIJ Monthly newsletter features Black and... ow.ly/8rk230nkMVA

In case you missed our FIRST BIJ monthly e-newsletter, you can read it here! Don't forget to subscribe to upcoming newsletters and share with your friends to spread the word about BIJ initiatives, events, and the inspiring youth in our communities!... ow.ly/mhCd30nk3Ki

The latest issue of the Black To Business magazine is now online! The Winter 2018 B2B is celebrating 20 years of Business is Jammin'! Learn about the inspiring youth trailblazers who are making a difference in not only Nova Scotia, but around the... ow.ly/Wsl530nfDnu

Call for Nominations! 37th Annual BBPA Harry Jerome Awards ow.ly/HtbO30n4UeA ow.ly/HtbO30n4UeA

The University of King's College has earmarked two major scholarships for African-Canadian students! All eligible students are invited to apply for the: Dr. Carrie Best Scholarship: ow.ly/UgvV30mYmmO... facebook.com/35151634821350…

Business is Jammin' Board member, Shaquille Smith, raised $300,000 to build a professional-grade basketball court in his community of North Preston. Shaquille is fighting the stigma associated with North Preston and inspiring youth to dream bigger.... ow.ly/e1xc30mVwov

Tis the season to support Black-owned businesses! For more information and to view sweets and treats, click here: ow.ly/Bb4T30mUiVX #BuyBlack #SupportLocal facebook.com/35151634821350…

Students, interested in post-secondary education! Here is a great resource for for Black students, scholarships and bursaries to help make post-secondary education more accessible. Check out the Black Foundation of Community Network: Scholarship... ow.ly/G1Gz30mHUtZ

Are you as excited as we are for the Nova Scotia Black Community Jam Session happening this Friday?! Make a difference in the city by discussing the biggest issues that youth face and help find solutions to anti-Black racism. There will be major... ow.ly/ix7Z30mHxpb