Tribe Network

We can’t believe it’s July already! As we reach the halfway mark of the year, we're excited to reflect on some of the incredible events, partnerships and gatherings we’ve had so far at Tribe HQ and within our community. One thing we can say is that we have definitely been busy! Here are a few of our many highlights so far: SLIDE 1: Social & Networking Events - New Year Social (Jan 24th); Black Founders Networking Night (Mar 28th); Canadian Multiculturalism Day (Jun 27th) SLIDE 2: Discussion Sessions - Youth Climate Networking Event (March 19th); The Path of Innovation: A Journey for Racialized Entrepreneurs (May 14th); Springboard Intellectual Property Lunch and Learn (June 4th) SLIDE 3: Team Retreat & Strategy - 1st Quarter Retreat ( Jan 22-24); 2nd Quarter Retreat (April 24-25) SLIDE 4: Collaborations & Announcements - Tribe x Emera Partnership Announcement ( Feb 29th); SMU Scholarship & Internship Announcement ( March 26th) SLIDE 5: Tribe x Atlantic Canada - Visit to NFLD (April 19th); Visit to NB (March 20-21st); Visit to PEI (May 2nd) SLIDE 6: Pitch Competitions - Youth Climate Pitch Competition ( May 9th); Innovate and Elevate Pitch Competition (May 23rd) SLIDE 7: Collision Conference & CXO Summit (June 17th-20th) We've hosted these events to foster connections and support your personal, entrepreneurial, and professional growth. We also hosted about a dozen virtual workshops and huddles, including those for financial literacy, wellness, and for participants in our running programs. We are continuously ready to assist you on your journey, so don't hesitate to reach out for help. We also want to extend our appreciation to our community for attending our events and making them memorable. There’s much more to come and we can’t wait to reconnect and meet even more of you 🧡. #TribeNetwork #InnovationHub #Networking #AtlanticCanada #HalfYear #CommunityAppreciation

Congratulations, once again, to LDN Records for emerging as the first-place ($10,000) and audience choice ($2,500) winners, and to Cavlom Enterprises for emerging as our first-runner up ($5,000), of our first ever Youth Pitch Competition in collaboration with Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact (HCi3) Fund. LDN Records is a music production company looking to build a sustainable and eco-friendly music studio that will serve as a welcoming and safe environment for our youth and surrounding communities. Cavlon Enterprises is developing electric auto-rickshaws for auto-rickshaw drivers in Nigeria which is a sustainable and cost effective means of transportation aimed at reducing greenhouse gases. We wish Cavlom, LDN, and all other climate leaders the best of luck in executing their solutions!

Tribe Network has hired Phillip Yoon, a hedge fund veteran with experience on both sides of the fundraising table, as its new investment principle. https://shorturl.at/if768

Back in May, we co-hosted our first Youth Climate Pitch Competition in collaboration with Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact (HCi3) Fund. This event consisted of a host of innovative solutions, showcasing the inspiring dedication of our youth to combat climate change. Fun fact: did you know that youth-led initiatives have been found to significantly accelerate climate action? If you’ve been feeling the heat on the East Coast or across the country lately, you’ll want to check out our recap of this memorable event. Read more about the Tribe x HCi3 Youth Climate Pitch Competition here: https://bit.ly/YCPCrecap #YouthClimatePitchCompetition #ClimateChange #YouthEmpowerement #TribeNetwork

There are only 7 days left to apply to the Tribe Start Small Grant powered by Emera. If you are still on the fence about whether you should apply, here is what you need to know: To be eligible for the Start Small Grant, you must: - Be a member of Tribe Network (sign up here for free - https://buff.ly/3Rz8YoI) - Identify as a racialized individual (Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour). - Be part of a business that is at least 33% owned by a racialized founder with total revenue under $5000. Successful applicants will receive: - A one-time, non-repayable grant of $500-$1000. - Access to mentorship sessions with Tribe mentors. - Peer-to-peer mentorship and networking opportunities. - Access to webinars, workshops, and networking events. This is an amazing opportunity to move your idea or business forward. Apply now🚀: https://buff.ly/3RxNfNT #StartSmallGrant #BusinessFunding #AtlanticCanada

We're very excited to share the winners of the Startupfest Black Entrepreneur Investment prize: Juno Technologies 🎉🎉🎉 Special shootout to all the outstanding finalists who pitched today and the amazing founders who pitched over the last 3 days! Big thank out to our investor judges Urbain Kengni, MBA Melissa Allen Frank Baylis Emmanuel Noutahi, PhD @terence bois Andrea Nicholls, CPA CA, CPA (US), ICD.D, GCB.D Tania Clarke CPA CA, CPA (US), ICD.D, CCB.D, GCB.D Caren Carrasco Michael Dennis and our trusted partners Tribe Network Groupe 3737 Black Founders Network #blackfounder #repmatters

What a vibe! The passion & grit is amazing. Happy to be back for year 2 to judge the Black Entrepreneur Investment Prize Pass through our zone for a 60 seconds pitch. We'll be selecting 10 finalists that would pitch on stage on Friday to have a chance to win $100K! Thanks Phil G. Joseph and Philippe Telio for the invitation, and to Alfred Burgesson for stepping in! We will have a tough job my fellow judges Frank Baylis, Andrea Nicholls, CPA CA, CPA (US), ICD.D, GCB.D, Melissa Allen, Therence Bois, Urbain Kengni, MBA, Prudencio Tossou This is entrepreneurship at it’s finest✨! #startupfest #representationmatters #entrepreneurship

Join us in celebrating the growth of the Tribe team! We are thrilled to welcome Phillip Y. to our team as an Investment Principal and look forward to achieving great things together. You can learn more about Phillip and other Tribe Network updates in this week’s newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XPNmbw #TeamGrowth #WelcomeAboard #TribeTeam

Are you part of a youth-led or youth-serving organization in the municipality? Do you have innovative ideas about how we can address climate change? Then you're invited to apply for financial support from the Youth Climate Action Fund! When Bloomberg Philanthropies and United Cities and Local Governments launched the Youth Climate Action Fund back in April, the goal was to encourage cities to lift up the work of young people who are working to create real climate solutions today. The Halifax Regional Municipality was one of 100 cities across 38 countries chosen to participate in the program because of the progress we've made in acting on climate together through HalifACT, our plan for confronting the emergency. As part of this initiative, municipalities received $50,000 USD ($68,206 CAD) to give out to youth-led groups in the form of small grants. These grants can be as much as $5,000 USD, or $6,821 CAD, and will be distributed through a partnership with the Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact (HCi3) Fund. We are thrilled to have this opportunity to recognize the innovation and resourcefulness of our young residents in the face of the climate crisis. Join the global movement for community-based climate action. Share your exciting ideas with the world. The application form is available at halifax.ca/climateprojects.

Ready to turn your big idea into reality? Join the START Program – a 10-week journey designed for aspiring Black entrepreneurs and early-stage founders in Atlantic Canada. Here's what you'll gain: - Confidence and skills to scale your products and services. - Access to resources for building a thriving business. - Networking opportunities for growth and collaboration. Apply now and let's elevate your entrepreneurial journey! #BlackEntrepreneurs #StartupSuccess #AtlanticCanada