Business is Jammin'

Business is Jammin' Business is Jammin’ (BIJ) is a province-wide charitable initiative that motivates Black youth

04/17/2026

BIJ CEO Matthew Martel brings a strong message to world leaders at the United Nations in Geneva.
Representing a leading youth initiative in Atlantic Canada, BIJ continues to support and empower young people to make a real impact in their communities through entrepreneurship

We’re honoured to receive $20,000 from the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation!This investment by TELUS directly supports o...
01/12/2026

We’re honoured to receive $20,000 from the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation!

This investment by TELUS directly supports our Entrepreneurship March Break & Summer Camps, helping young people develop essential business, leadership, and innovation skills.

Thank you to TELUS and the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation for making this impact possible.

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉 We’re giving you the chance to win 2 complimentary tickets to our Business Over Breakfast Fundraiser ...
10/22/2025

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉

We’re giving you the chance to win 2 complimentary tickets to our Business Over Breakfast Fundraiser PLUS a professional headshot gift certificate - perfect for leveling up your business or LinkedIn profile!

Here’s how to enter:
✅ LIKE this post
✅ SHARE it to your story or feed
✅ TAG a friend who would love to join you at this inspiring event!

Multiple tags = Multiple entries

Let’s come together to support young Black business owners and enjoy great food, networking, and conversation.

📅 New Date: Tuesday, November 25
📍 The Marriott Hotel, Halifax NS
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Winners will be announced on October 28th, don’t miss out! 🥞✨

🚨 Event Update 🚨Our Business Over Breakfast event originally planned for October 22 is being postponed to November 25.We...
10/20/2025

🚨 Event Update 🚨

Our Business Over Breakfast event originally planned for October 22 is being postponed to November 25.

We’re taking this extra time to make sure the experience is as valuable and inspiring as possible for all attendees.

If you’ve already purchased a ticket, thank you! Your ticket will remain valid for the new date.

Tickets are still available here: https://register.onitevents.ca/event/group.aspx?EventName=BOBOct25

Stay tuned for more details, and thank you for your ongoing support of Business is Jammin’! 💛

We’re excited to introduce the incredible speakers joining us for Business over Breakfast! Each brings unique experience...
10/06/2025

We’re excited to introduce the incredible speakers joining us for Business over Breakfast! Each brings unique experience and insight into entrepreneurship, leadership, and community building. Don’t miss the chance to hear from them — grab your tickets now!

https://register.onitevents.ca/event/group.aspx?EventName=BOBOct25

🚨 Calling All Role Models! 🚨Are you a young Black entrepreneur, university student, career professional, or community le...
09/29/2025

🚨 Calling All Role Models! 🚨

Are you a young Black entrepreneur, university student, career professional, or community leader? We want YOU to help inspire the next generation! ✨

Through Role Models on the Road, Business is Jammin’ is bringing inspiring voices into junior high and high schools across the province. These student-led panels give youth the chance to ask real questions about careers, education, and life experiences and to see themselves in your story.

📅 Ongoing throughout the school year
✅ Sign up today and be the spark that helps a student see new possibilities!

👉 If you want to register, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cikXsNLdVrrayz2TXJreCSc1jyOfAad5t6s9--SVjwE/edit

A huge thank you to iA Financial Group for supporting this important work and helping us empower the leaders of tomorrow. 🙌🏾💚

📣 Mark your calendars!This Small Business Week, join us for Business Over Breakfast — a chance to enjoy a great meal whi...
09/26/2025

📣 Mark your calendars!

This Small Business Week, join us for Business Over Breakfast — a chance to enjoy a great meal while engaging in a powerful conversation on the challenges faced by young Black business owners.

But it’s about more than just conversation. This is a fundraiser — every ticket purchased helps invest in youth through education, mentorship, and entrepreneurship programs that ripple throughout families and communities in Atlantic Canada.

📍 Marriott Hotel, Halifax
🗓 Wednesday, October 22 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
🎟 Tickets now available!

https://register.onitevents.ca/event/group.aspx?EventName=BOBOct25&fbclid=PAVERFWANDrmtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp13XUx46wgxuQW5TEIk2_GV9VHSvjgyl9trxbh9re7iKKHeJYbeh8OWq4dal_aem_F4v8T8sZviPSbjuHvpkxQA

Stay tuned to see who our panelists are 👀

Together, we can inspire the next generation of business leaders and changemakers.🌟

If you’re interested in sponsoring the event, please reach out to [email protected] for more information.

We’re excited to announce that BIJ will be hosting a second STEM Entrepreneurship Summer Camp in Dartmouth at the Ivany ...
07/14/2025

We’re excited to announce that BIJ will be hosting a second STEM Entrepreneurship Summer Camp in Dartmouth at the Ivany Campus at NSCC from August 5–8!
This free, week-long camp is open to Black and racially visible youth aged 14–18 who are ready to explore STEM, entrepreneurship, and innovation in a fun, hands-on way!
🧪💡📈 Spots are limited, register now via the link in our bio!

Address

Suite 200, 5450 Nora Bernard Street
Halifax, NS
B3K1A9

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19024769764

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