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Durham Region Association of Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs - Drabpe DRABPE | Connecting and Supporting Black Businesses in Durham, ON
Empowering local businesses with resources, connections, and support.

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These photos only tell part of the story 🌱behind every event, workshop, and conversation our leaders, advocates, profess...
06/15/2026

These photos only tell part of the story 🌱

behind every event, workshop, and conversation our leaders, advocates, professional professionals, and community champions who continue to invest their time, expertise and energy into the well-being of our communities.

While these images capture a moment, they can’t fully capture the planning, collaboration and commitment that make meaningful impact possible.

What they do show is a group of people who care about their communities and continue to show up for the work.

We are grateful for every person who continues to contribute their time, knowledge and passion to making a difference

There’s still time to reserve your spot.Before you grow the business, strengthen the person leading it.Join DRABPE and E...
06/09/2026

There’s still time to reserve your spot.

Before you grow the business, strengthen the person leading it.

Join DRABPE and Empower You Coaching & Consulting for Self-Mastery for Entrepreneurs, a workshop designed to help business owners strengthen their mindset, discipline, focus, and leadership from the inside out.

Growth is not just about what you build. It’s also about how you lead, manage pressure, and stay aligned while building.

🎟️ $15 per person
🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/self-mastery-for-entrepreneurs-tickets-1990647177294

Reserve your spot today.

📢 Some investments grow portfolios. Others grow communities.At DRABPE, we believe that investing in people creates lasti...
06/09/2026

📢 Some investments grow portfolios. Others grow communities.

At DRABPE, we believe that investing in people creates lasting impact. Through mentorship, networking, leadership development, and programs like Future Founders, we’re committed to helping individuals grow, connect, and thrive.

Every opportunity shared has the potential to change someone’s future.

💭 How do you invest in your community or the next generation?

Access to the right information can change the way small business owners make decisions, plan for growth, and move forwa...
06/06/2026

Access to the right information can change the way small business owners make decisions, plan for growth, and move forward with confidence.

DRABPE is proud to host our Commercial Real Estate Workshop for Small Business Owners, featuring insights from Annie Shaw, Romayne Toban, and Shaheedah Nelson.

This session will support entrepreneurs and business owners with practical knowledge around commercial leasing, financing, and what to consider when preparing for the next stage of business growth.

Workshops like this are part of our ongoing commitment to equipping the community with tools, connections, and education that can create long-term impact.

📅 Wednesday, June 24
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 1101 Kingston Rd., Pickering
🎟️ $15 per person

Join us for an evening of learning, connection, and practical next steps.

Have you joined one of our Workshop Wednesdays yet?DRABPE is committed to creating practical learning spaces that suppor...
06/05/2026

Have you joined one of our Workshop Wednesdays yet?

DRABPE is committed to creating practical learning spaces that support entrepreneurs, professionals, and community members as they grow personally and professionally.

This week’s Self-Mastery Workshop features Lisa DePass and Bret Chapman of Empower You Coaching and Consulting, who will guide participants through mindset-building tools designed to strengthen confidence, clarity, and personal leadership.

Workshops like this are part of how DRABPE continues to invest in the community through education, access, and meaningful support.

Build the mindset. Strengthen the business.

Registration is $15 per person.
Future Founder Alumni attend free. DM us for your registration code.

Join us for the next Workshop Wednesday.

06/03/2026

Hiring sucks.

But so does doing everything yourself.
When we sat down with Kenesha Lewis, founder of One More Cocoa , we talked about one of the realest parts of entrepreneurship: knowing you need help, but not always loving what it takes to get it.

Because the truth is, you cannot be the owner, operator, CEO, delivery person, marketing team, customer service rep, admin assistant, and everything else forever.

That is not growth.

That is burnout with a business name.
At some point, scaling requires support.

Hiring may be uncomfortable, but building something sustainable means learning when to delegate, release control, and make room for the business to grow beyond you.

There’s a difference between knowing and experiencing.Some lessons only make sense once you’ve gone through them.When pe...
06/01/2026

There’s a difference between knowing and experiencing.

Some lessons only make sense once you’ve gone through them.
When people are given space to learn, try, and grow, that’s where real progress begins.

What’s something experience has taught you?

Success in business isn’t just about strategy. It’s about self-awareness, decision-making, resilience, and knowing where...
05/30/2026

Success in business isn’t just about strategy. It’s about self-awareness, decision-making, resilience, and knowing where to focus your energy.

Join us for Self-Mastery for Entrepreneurs, an interactive workshop facilitated by , designed to help entrepreneurs strengthen leadership, build confidence, and develop the mindset needed for sustainable growth.

📅 Wednesday, June 10
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 1101 Kingston Rd., Pickering
🎟️ $15 per person

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow an existing business, this session will provide practical insights you can apply right away.

👉 Register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/self-mastery-for-entrepreneurs-tickets-1990647177294?aff=oddtdtcreator

Everyone is talking about money.Not enough people talk about understanding it.These conversations matter, especially for...
05/24/2026

Everyone is talking about money.
Not enough people talk about understanding it.

These conversations matter, especially for entrepreneurs, professionals, and community members working to build sustainable futures for themselves, their families, and their businesses.

Join DRABPE for our upcoming Financial Literacy Workshop presented by , part of the DRABPE Workshop Series focused on practical learning, accessible resources, and conversations that support long-term growth and financial confidence across Durham Region.

Topics covered include:
• Money management and financial structure
• Managing irregular income
• Banking and financial tools that support business owners
• High-level tax awareness and planning
• Common financial mistakes to avoid

Whether you are building a business, growing your career, or looking to strengthen your financial knowledge, this session is designed to provide practical insight in a welcoming and professional environment.

📍 ONLINE Workshop
📅 Wednesday, May 27
🕛 12PM–1:30PM
🎟 $10 Registration

Register today through the link:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/workshop-series-financial-literacy-with-scotiabank-tickets-1989414538438?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnZxQ9SysLQ7XB8pNmO5gX2YTFaUHpaOIp33bZjpSvfigrd-xxu2_LBOssrdI_aem_TNeLzwzf75jPtp31X3qR-w

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