2025 BLACK BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT
Corporate Efforts to Enhance Diversity Procurement for Black-Owned Businesses
- FEB 21, 2025
- Venue: 200A Lakeshore Drive, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Event Overview
The 2025 Black Business Networking Event is an annual gathering dedicated to fostering connections, sharing knowledge, and promoting the growth of Black-owned businesses. This year’s theme, “Corporate Efforts to Enhance Diversity Procurement for Black-Owned Businesses,” focuses on the critical role of corporate procurement strategies in supporting and scaling Black-owned enterprises.
Event Highlights
Keynote Speakers
Panel Discussions
Networking Opportunities
Speakers

David Akinmade
Founder and Captain of Laroye AI

David Akinmade
Founder and Captain of Laroye AI

Hon. Jamie Martens
Provincial Secretary, Martensville-Blairmore

Hon. Jamie Martens
Provincial Secretary, Martensville-Blairmore

Mandy Pavlovsky
Manager, Entrepreneurship & Emerging Sectors

Mandy Pavlovsky
Manager, Entrepreneurship & Emerging Sectors

Chad Bachynski
Mayor City of Regina

Chad Bachynski
Mayor City of Regina
Panelists

Dan Irvine
Director of Procurement & Contracts, SaskPower

Dan Irvine
Director of Procurement & Contracts, SaskPower

Jessica Pegg
Program & Growth Manager, Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WESK)

Jessica Pegg
Program & Growth Manager, Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WESK)

Mike Tate
CEO Regina & District Chamber of commerce

Mike Tate
CEO Regina & District Chamber of commerce

Dr .Femi Ogunrinde
President and Board Chair of the Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatchewan

Dr .Femi Ogunrinde
President and Board Chair of the Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatchewan
Event MC and Panel Discussion Host

Vibya Natana
Event MC

Vibya Natana
Event MC

Wura Dasylva
Corporate Commercial Lawyer, Miller Thomson LLP

Wura Dasylva
Corporate Commercial Lawyer, Miller Thomson LLP
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Who Should Attend?
- Business owners and entrepreneurs
- Corporate procurement professionals
- Diversity and inclusion advocates
- Business development professionals
- Anyone interested in supporting the growth and success of Black-owned businesses
Event Details
We look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring and impactful event. Together, we can drive meaningful change and create a more inclusive and equitable business landscape.
For more information, please visit our website; www.cobsmes.ca or contact us at enquiries@cobsmes.ca.
This event is organized by COB Small & Medium Enterprises (COB SMEs), dedicated to advancing the interests and success of Black-owned businesses through advocacy, networking, and education.