About Us
INTRODUCTION
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The African Canadian Business Chamber (ACBC) is a not-for-profit organization with a primary
objective of fostering stronger commercial relations between African countries and Canada.
Established in 2020, ACBC has its offices in Vancouver, Canada and Port Louis, Mauritius.
Led by a volunteer Board of Directors, the ACBC is comprised of successful business leaders with expertise conducting business in the 2 markets.
What we do
Partnership Development
CBC facilitates discussions on business strategy and growth, market opportunites and risk management to help businesses in Canada and in Africa find ways to develop business partnerships in both markets.
Advocacy
We will help businesses in the African-Canadian community by taking up concerns and initiatives from the business community and communicating them to various levels of government.
Market Information
Our comprehensive business platform and regular publications will provide important information to Canadian businesses looking to invest in Africa and to African businesses seeking markets and growth opportunities in Canada.
Skills Developement & Training
We will train African Canadian Entrepreneurs and help them build capacity in order to be more competitive and generate growth in the Canadian economy.
Immigration
We will help the Canadian government tackle the labour market shortage by working with government sponsored Agencies and organizations welcoming skilled workers
Our Aim and Mission
We focus on the following six activities
To serve our Members in Africa and Canada
To promote the development of commerce and investment between Canada and African countries
To provide a forum in which Canada and Africa business executives can network, identify, discuss, and pursue common interests regarding their activities.
Educate on International Trade and provide advice, support and export documentation information to Canada and African business.
To Promote sustainable development and transfer of know-how between Canada and Africa through capacity building initiatives and joint ventures
Event organization in various African countries and the Canada
Services
Canadian companies wishing to enter or conduct business in the African market and African companies wishing to conduct trade in Canada, are encouraged to take advantage of the following services offered by the Chamber:
Custom-tailored market research
Trade show and convention assistance
Appointment schedules and itineraries for visiting executives
Business Visa and Business immigration support
Preparation and implementation of comprehensive market entry plan
Providing background verification, debt collection, finance, and accounting support
Seminars and luncheons on important topics of international trade and investment
Business referral and Capacity building services
Human Resources solution for both the African and Canadian markets
Business Representation and Marketing support.
Leadership Team
MARTHE K. MOUKANDA
Co-Founder, President and CEO of the African Canadian Business Chamber - ACBC
CÉCILE NSAMPOLU
Vice President of the Advisory Board for the African Canadian Business Chamber - ACBC
FRANKLIN BOUGUEP
President of the Advisory Board and Executive Director of Black Buildup
TANNIAR LEBA
Co-Founder of the African Canadian Business Chamber And CEO of Capacity Building Group