Nubian Business Expo Program 2023; building generational wealth and inspiring our children to greatness

BY PAUL JUNOR

There were great expectations at the first annual Nubian Business Expo Program 2023 which was held on Sunday, October 15^th, and Monday, October 16^th, at 30 Vice Regent Blvd in Etobicoke. It showcased several Black: businesses, entrepreneurs, writers, financial and health specialists who advertised their products and services to the crowd in attendance. The theme of the Expo was, “Let’s Build Generational Wealth for our Children while Inspiring them to Greatness.”

The expo is the brainchild of Maxwell Blackwood who serves as Chief Executive Officer and President. The vision of the expo is the creation of a forum for all stakeholders in the business ecosystem to come together in one place to share ideas, provide management training and advice, government and financial services and to enable business to grow. It was conceptualized due to the collective efforts of like-minded individuals with a mission to ignite and reinvigorate the black business community to position itself towards making a greater contribution to the business environment through trade, employment, and community development.

Some of the focus of the Nubian Business Expo includes the following:

Coaching and mentorship

Work with a professional coach or mentor to identify effective methods to develop and improve your skills and knowledge.

Training and workshops

There are various training and workshop programs available for individuals and businesses.

Pilot sponsorship

Are you a business owner? Sponsor a youth who wishes to build a thriving career in the aviation industry.

AppleVelocity101

Calling all youth ages 12-18 to enter our: app development, texter and typist competition.

The website lists some of the benefits to small and medium-sized businesses such as:

• Grant writing training
• Financial management
• Seminars and workshops
• Pilot sponsorship
• Industry professionals
• Youth development competition

When I entered the expo, I saw a booth from the Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) with a lot of informational material. I spoke with Dr. Daviceto Swaby, spiritual leader and senior pastor of Perth SDA. He told me about his academic background in Jamaica and subsequent call to the ministry in Jamaica and subsequent work in Canada.

He is excited about providing spiritual leadership to one of the largest SDA churches in the GTA. He served previously as senior pastor of Apple Creek SDA church for over seven years and now pastors Toronto Perth SDA in Etobicoke. One of the health products was by “Zorah Torah Green World,” which is all about natural and unique resources to enhance the quality of our products.

The Spotlight Caribbean Restaurant provided food for the visitors to the expo. Dolilaw advertises its legal services as “Justice for All,” and provides justice for the poor and the vulnerable in four areas: personal injury, family law, civil litigations, and immigration law.

There were two Black pilots, Captain Warren Holt and Tom Camera who are members of the Urban Pilot Network. They told MnG Media that their aim is to bridge the gap between the urban minority and aviation as a whole. They promote a wide range of aviation careers such as aviation engineering, and how to become a pilot, air hostess and air traffic controller. There was a writer and author’s corner. There was a fashion show in which models showcased African-themed men’s and women’s fashion clothes.

Kay Morris performed at the expo and spoke about the importance of giving back to the community in order to enrich the lives of the have-nots and uplift many out of poverty.

There was a presentation from Rivers Career College which is a unique place with career-minded people. It is a Private Career College (PCC) registered and started in 1996. There was a musically uplifting performance by maestro saxophonist Dave McLaughlin.

Anyone interested in learning about the Nubian Business Expo can check the website:www.nubianbusinessexpo.com