Founded in 1983, the BBPA is a non-profit, charitable organization that addresses equity and opportunity for the Black community in business, employment, education and economic development. PURPOSE:
To encourage and support the pursuit of entrepreneurship, business, professional excellence, higher education and economic empowerment. To identify and reward excellence in achievement. To establish l
inkages and co-operate with other organizations on matters pertaining to business, education, economic development and community wellness. To build cross-cultural understanding and promote equity. VISION:
To be the organization of choice for serving the Black community’s business, professional and economic development needs. The BBPA sponsors the annual BBPA Harry Jerome Awards, a national awards event that recognizes and honours excellence in achievement and supports higher education through the BBPA National Scholarship Fund. In addition, the BBPA sponsors the: BBPA Leaders of Tomorrow Program/Conference, BBPA Exchange, BBPA Choirfest, Martin Luther King Celebration, Annual Black Heroes Golf Tournament and National Black Business and Professional Conference.
