N.S. Black-Owned Travel Company Gets Funding to Grow

René Boudreau is the founder of Elevate and Explore Black Nova Scotia, a travel company geared towards Black travellers within the Atlantic region. The company’s tours highlight Black Nova Scotian history and culture to potential Black tourists from around the world. What started with a single Instagram post is now a profitable company, and Boudreau announced she is using new funding to help her company grow. Recently, she was one of a hundred business owners accepted into a mentorship program through American Express called Blueprint: Backing BIPOC Businesses, geared towards business owners who are Black, Indigenous, and other people of colour. Each participant received a $10,000 grant to put towards their business.

You will be redirected in 2 seconds.

CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY
You may also like
Industry Partners Support ACTA Summit with Prizing and Sponsorships
ACTA has announced the grand prizes for the 2024 ACTA Summits, which include Air Canada, Riverside Luxury Cruises, CroisiEurope Cruises, and ...
Air Canada ‘Committed’ to Avoiding Strike, Offers Flexible Rebookings
Air Canada says it’s determined to reach a deal with airline pilots, but is introducing a flexible rebooking policy to ensure ...
Alaska Declares State of Emergency After Deadly Landslide
Emergency crews in Ketchikan are preparing for further landslides following a fatal incident that claimed one life, injured three, and caused ...
Direct Travel Advisor Sue Pechtel Celebrates 50 Years in Travel
Last week in Edmonton, Direct Travel advisor Sue Pechtel celebrated her 50th anniversary in the travel industry with around 90 friends, ...
pilots stand in solidarity at person airport
Ratcheting Up: Hundreds of Air Canada Pilots Picket
Air Canada pilots took part in major picketing action across the country on 27AUG as they attempt to pressure the airline ...

Talk Back! Post a comment: