Ujamaa Black-Owned Marketplace - Feb. 4, 2023
The Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association in collaboration with the Town of Newmarket would like to alert you to a business opportunity occurring during our February 2023 Black History Month celebrations. We will be once again featuring a Black Owned Business UJAMAA Marketplace. The celebration centers on The Black Family: Source of Perseverance and Resilience.
The Ujamaa Marketplace is a foundation to a social enterprise that is intended to unite the African Canadian community around the goal of economic development through cooperative economics. The Ujamaa Marketplace aims to support and mentor the next generation of African Canadian business leaders by giving youth and entrepreneurs of African descent the access to resources that they need to successfully build their businesses.
We wish to thank our vendors who participated in previous years of the Ujaama Marketplace and would like to invite your participation in the 2023 Marketplace which will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2023 between 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This is located at the Newmarket Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 1T1. The marketplace is on the main level of the Town Hall.
Applications are due by end of business day, Friday, January 6, 2023. We ask that you submit all required documentation along with the application below. This aspect is important if your business is to be featured on the Town of Newmarket Liquid Screens.
Please note that each application submission will go through a vetting process based on the applicant's brand, space availability, and application deadline. There is capacity for 22 – 24 vendors and your application will be considered on a first come, first serve basis. Submit your application to Keisha Wright at ujamaa@naccacommunity.ca You will be informed of the acceptance of your application. When informed you shall submit payment by the end of business day Thursday, January 19, 2023. Please see payment details in the application form.
We look forward to hearing from you and helping to make the UJAMAA marketplace a success.
The Ujamaa Marketplace is a foundation to a social enterprise that is intended to unite the African Canadian community around the goal of economic development through cooperative economics. The Ujamaa Marketplace aims to support and mentor the next generation of African Canadian business leaders by giving youth and entrepreneurs of African descent the access to resources that they need to successfully build their businesses.
We wish to thank our vendors who participated in previous years of the Ujaama Marketplace and would like to invite your participation in the 2023 Marketplace which will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2023 between 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This is located at the Newmarket Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 1T1. The marketplace is on the main level of the Town Hall.
Applications are due by end of business day, Friday, January 6, 2023. We ask that you submit all required documentation along with the application below. This aspect is important if your business is to be featured on the Town of Newmarket Liquid Screens.
Please note that each application submission will go through a vetting process based on the applicant's brand, space availability, and application deadline. There is capacity for 22 – 24 vendors and your application will be considered on a first come, first serve basis. Submit your application to Keisha Wright at ujamaa@naccacommunity.ca You will be informed of the acceptance of your application. When informed you shall submit payment by the end of business day Thursday, January 19, 2023. Please see payment details in the application form.
We look forward to hearing from you and helping to make the UJAMAA marketplace a success.
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We created this listing to support Black-owned businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to facilitate a more equitable economic development strategy in our community post pandemic. This is also part of a larger initiative to bring spotlight and visibility to a vibrant local Black- owned business presence, and to maintain our mandate to build and strengthen the Black family unit.
Newmarket
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Ashanti Beauty Naturally
https://www.ashantibn.com/ An an all natural skincare company dedicated to the care of yourself and your skin through all natural and organic homemade skin care products. A Taste of the Islands https://www.atoti.net/ A Taste Of The Islands is a local family owned restaurant serving the authentic Jamaican / Caribbean dishes in a special atmosphere. Irie Bristo http://irieibistro.com/ A modern contemporary Caribbean restaurant known for its classic cuisines. Jusserts https://jusserts.com/ An online bakery that offers gourmet donuts, specialty cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, cinnamon buns, pastries & pies. Trendsetters Hair Salon https://www.facebook.com/trendsettersnewmarket/ a Multicultural Hair Salon & Barber Shop for both Men & Women. |
Banki Designs
https://www.bankidesigns.com/ a creative branding and design agency Black Art Portions https://instagram.com/black.artportions?igshid=cjvosgf4eowa Art reconstruction and digital artwork Journey to Reclaiming Wellness https://www.journeytoreclaimingwellness.com/ Registered Nurse and Registered Natural Nutritionist. Palomino Gordon Law http://www.palominolaw.ca/ Providing real estate, estates, business, family law and litigation advice to national and international clients. Tandem Media Tandem Media – Public Relations Consultant Tandem Media is a conglomerate supporting freelancers and small businesses. Our main areas of focus are strategic planning, brand development and marketing. We're able to provide you with concrete plans and concepts to help keep your business at the forefront. Techykids https://www.techykids.ca/ Teaches the fundamentals of Coding which leads into App Building, Game Creation, Web Development and opens the door to Virtual Reality! The Cre8tor House Traditional/digital artist https://www.thecre8torhouse.com/ |
Aurora
Coconut Village Nails Spa
https://www.coconutvillagenails.com/
Provides customers with an unforgettable experience that brings them warmth, relaxation, through a loving service that covers all the little details and good-vibes.
Curly Girl Shop
CurlyGirlShop.ca
Canada's leading Black owned beauty supply store. Carrying brands like Black Girl Sunscreen, Afro Love, Camille Rose, Curl Shoppe, Mielle, TGIN, Kinky-Curly and much more.
Signed by Dahliah
www.signedbydahliah.com/
At SBD, We maintain slow fashion with made to order pieces that are all handmade in Canada. We put care and detail into our designs.
https://www.coconutvillagenails.com/
Provides customers with an unforgettable experience that brings them warmth, relaxation, through a loving service that covers all the little details and good-vibes.
Curly Girl Shop
CurlyGirlShop.ca
Canada's leading Black owned beauty supply store. Carrying brands like Black Girl Sunscreen, Afro Love, Camille Rose, Curl Shoppe, Mielle, TGIN, Kinky-Curly and much more.
Signed by Dahliah
www.signedbydahliah.com/
At SBD, We maintain slow fashion with made to order pieces that are all handmade in Canada. We put care and detail into our designs.
York Region
Black Girl Magazine (BGM)
https://blackgirlsmagazine.ca/
Magazine created for girls by girls
Chris Bovell - Realtor
https://www.instagram.com/chris_realtor_bovell/
York Region Realtor helping buyers sellers and investor make informed decisions when it comes to one of their largest assets
Divine Favour Senior Homecare
https://www.divinefavourhomecare.com/
Specialize in providing an innovative approach to customized care; promote an engaging social environment and enriched life for each individual under our care.
https://blackgirlsmagazine.ca/
Magazine created for girls by girls
Chris Bovell - Realtor
https://www.instagram.com/chris_realtor_bovell/
York Region Realtor helping buyers sellers and investor make informed decisions when it comes to one of their largest assets
Divine Favour Senior Homecare
https://www.divinefavourhomecare.com/
Specialize in providing an innovative approach to customized care; promote an engaging social environment and enriched life for each individual under our care.
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