Francophone Entrepreneurship Circle – Manitoba
Overview
Francophone Entrepreneurship Circle – Manitoba
Manitoba has a vibrant and growing Francophone Black community — from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Senegal, Rwanda, Burundi, Haiti, and across Francophone Africa and the Caribbean. Many of these community members face a double barrier: navigating the Canadian business environment AND doing so in a second or third language.
The Francophone Entrepreneurship Circle provides business development programming delivered entirely in French, ensuring that Francophone Black Manitobans have equitable access to entrepreneurship support without language being a barrier. This program is delivered in partnership with CBEE Prairies' Francophone Programs division and Manitoba's Francophone community organizations.
Who Is This For?
- Francophone Black Manitobans interested in starting or growing a business
- French-speaking newcomers from Francophone Africa and the Caribbean
- Bilingual (French-English) Black entrepreneurs seeking community and support in their first language
- Francophone Black professionals considering entrepreneurship
What You Will Gain
- All program content delivered in French — workshops, coaching, resources, and networking
- Business planning and development training adapted for the Canadian context
- Financial literacy workshops in French — banking, taxation, bookkeeping
- Connections to Francophone business networks, organizations, and government programs in Manitoba
- Mentorship from established Francophone Black business owners
- Support with English-language business requirements (government forms, registrations, banking) through bilingual advisors
- Networking with Francophone Black entrepreneurs across the Prairies (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba)
Program Structure
Element | Details |
|---|---|
Format | Peer circle + workshop series + one-on-one bilingual advising |
Duration | 10-week program (1 cohort per year: Fall) |
Frequency | Bi-weekly sessions (Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM) |
Location | Winnipeg — Francophone community centres and partner venues; virtual option available for province-wide access |
Cohort Size | 10–15 participants |