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This is what community-driven growth looks like! Events like these move the ecosystem forward.

-Goodlawyer.

Really inspiring to see people building innovative solutions to everyday problems.

-Nonso Nnamdi, Marketing Strategist & Content Writer, Habit Creative Agency.

It’s so important to recognize and support the success of our entrepreneurs, and this event was a powerful showcase of their talent and potential.

-Noah Swiderski, CEO & Founder, Briton Media LLC

The evening was a vibrant celebration of black innovation, featuring incredible black founders showcasing their groundbreaking companies, delectable cuisine, dynamic music, and a joyful tribute to black excellence.

-Whitney Owolabi, Founder & Board Co-chair, The Dihya Foundation.

Much love to Black Business Ventures Association for bringing the community together and to Platform Calgary for always supporting the ecosystem.

-Jean Bruce Koua, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Elev Homes.

Attending Black Business Ventures Association's Innovation Expo 2025 was a great reminder of the power of community. Seeing the incredible work happening across the ecosystem as innovators tackle big problems and push boundaries to turn ideas into reality.

-Jean Bruce Koua, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Elev Homes.

BBVA Innovation Expo was a huge success. I am grateful for the inspiring stories and insights of my fellow speakers. Calgary keeps surprising me every day since I moved here from Montreal.

-Derrick A, Co-Founder and CFO, Cleanster.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE INNOVATION EXPO 2024.

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