Network, discover
Celebrate
It's time to celebrate the incredible contributions of Black-owned businesses
It's time to Recognize each other
Come celebrate growth and innovation
Saturday, april 13th, 2024
Mission
Dedicated to curating events that foster community and inspire positive change
our mission is to create memorable and impactful events that celebrate and uplift communities. We are committed to promoting excellence, culture, and empowerment through our events. We strive to provide a platform for artists, entrepreneurs, and businesses to showcase their talents and products
“Your achievements inspire us to all dream big and to work hard to make a positive impact on this city. Your success is our success, and we are proud to stand with you today as we celebrate your accomplishments.” - Ottawa city councillor Rawlson King (Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward)
its about passion
We are committed to promoting excellence, culture, and empowerment through our events.
We strive to provide a platform for artists, entrepreneurs, and businesses to showcase their talents and products. Our team is dedicated to curating events that foster community and inspire positive change. We believe that through the power of events, we can create a stronger, more connected, and more inclusive society.
Meet the team
CONNECT LEARN GROW
2022
Riverside Hall
2023
EY Center
Every moment is an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. That’s why we carefully curate a series of events designed to inspire, empower, and transform. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur, a curious enthusiast, or someone simply seeking inspiration, we have something for everyone on our platform.
coming together
195
vendors
Collaboration stimulates creativity and innovation by bringing together diverse perspectives and skill sets. Together we can leverage complementary strengths to develop groundbreaking solutions or tackle complex challenges that may be beyond the capabilities of individual companies. We are collectivly changed the landscape and demonstrating how much value we bring to our economy
our committment
committed to promoting excellence, culture, and empowerment through our events.
It’s Time Consulting and Event Management is a new company dedicated and committed to executing first-class events with a social purpose to support people, businesses, organizations and service providers reach their growth initiatives through various networking social events. As a social enterprise, It’s Time Consulting and Event Management aims to create opportunities for local organizations and businesses to have positive social impact within the national capital region.
2022-2023
Events in Numbers
1498
attendees
2
year
65
staff and volunteers
195
Vendors
Shaw Center April 2024
COLLABORATION
Our proud sponsors
Our sponsors play a multifaceted role in enhancing the impact and success of our Black business expo by providing financial support, increasing visibility, facilitating networking opportunities, offering resources and expertise, validating the event's credibility, and demonstrating a commitment to community engagement and support.