Business Directory
Our business directory is primarily a province-wide reference guide for consumers in search of quality products and services from Black-owned businesses. The directory is also an excellent resource list of community organizations, banks, government departments and agencies, churches, and other institutions.
Download a copy of the 2022-23 BBI Business Directory. To request a physical copy, email bbi@bbi.ns.ca.
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902 Man Up
- Organizations
- Metro
Creating lasting solutions to violence involving young black males and promoting community self-empowerment, educational achievement and economic opportunities
Industry
Community AssociationsAddress
Halifax, NSWebsite
http://www.902manup.ca -
A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc.
A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc.
- Businesses
- Metro
Manufacture of the portion control dispenser.
Industry
ManufacturingContact Name
Michael R. DuckAddress
100 Dispensing Way, Lower Sackville, NS B4C 4H2 -
Aberdeen Charters & Tours
Aberdeen Charters & Tours
- Businesses
- Metro
Sight seeeing and tours
Industry
Transportation and WarehousingContact Name
Jonathan DuruAddress
22 Rachael Ave, Whites Lake, NS B3T 2J2Phone
902-209-3355 or 902-850-3377Email
info@aberdeenbustours.caWebsite
http://www.aberdeenbustours.com -
Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre
Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre
- Organizations
- Central
University based business development center
Industry
Educational ServicesAddress
21 University Ave (Rhodes Hall), Wolfville, NS B4P 2P7 -
Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre, Bridgewater
Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre, Bridgewater
- Organizations
- South
University based business development center
Industry
Educational ServicesAddress
373 King Street, Bridgewater, NS B4V 1B1Phone
902-543-1067 or 1-877-232-2723 -
Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre, Liverpool
Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre, Liverpool
- Organizations
- South
University based business development center
Industry
Educational ServicesAddress
7 Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0Phone
902-350-6818 or 1-877-232-2723 -
Access Nova Scotia
Access Nova Scotia
- Government
Industry
Public AdministrationContact Name
Access Nova ScotiaAddress
1505 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 3Y6 -
Acetech Home Inspections Inc.
Acetech Home Inspections Inc.
- Businesses
- Metro
Professionally, technically and academically trained and certified to deliver your Home inspections in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and greater HRM.
Industry
Professional, Scientific and Technical ServicesContact Name
Michael UdueborAddress
Halifax Regional Municipality, NSPhone
902-800-0223 -
Adams Photography Services Inc.
Adams Photography Services Inc.
- Businesses
- Metro
Corporate, Commercial, Family, Weddings, Event photography.
Industry
Professional, Scientific and Technical ServicesContact Name
Paul AdamsAddress
Unit 2 1088 Cole Harbour Road, Dartmouth, NS B2V 1E7Phone
902-434-0558Fax
902-462-0947Email
paul@adamsphotography.caWebsite
http://adamsphotography.ca -
Adjusting Your Life Style Frugal Spending B. Williams
Adjusting Your Life Style Frugal Spending B. Williams
- Businesses
- Metro
Author of 22 Books as of Oct 2019- We offer workshops, training, and classes International best selling author. Amply east as an inspiring women are not a supply problem. Nomination. barnes noble amazon
Industry
Professional, Scientific and Technical ServicesContact Name
Bridget WilliamsAddress
Dartmouth, NSPhone
902-219-2226Email
adjustingyourlifestyle2016@gmail.comWebsite
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AFK Reef Supplies
AFK Reef Supplies
- Businesses
- Metro
We offer full aquarium setup for both fresh water and salt water. Including fish, inverts, corals and plants. We also offer many aquarium supplies.
Industry
Retail TradeContact Name
Blair CrawfordAddress
8 Oland Crescent, Halifax, NS B3S 1C6 -
African Diaspora Association of the Maritimes
African Diaspora Association of the Maritimes
- Organizations
- Metro
Settlement services, Youth mentorship, Family support, Cultural Expression program, Basic computer skills, Educational program.
Industry
Settlement AssociationsAddress
3200 Kempt Road, Suite 202 Kempt Road Halifax, NS B3K 4X1 -
African Nova Scotia Music Association (ANSMA)
African Nova Scotia Music Association (ANSMA)
- Arts and Entertainment
- Metro
Dedicated to the development and promotion of African Nova Scotian music, locally, nationally, and internationally
Industry
Arts, Entertainment, and RecreationContact Name
Lou Gannon, President or Judy SparksAddress
Black Cultural Centre, 10 Cherry Brook Rd., Cherry Brook, NS B2Z 1A8 -
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA)
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA)
- Government
- Metro
African Nova Scotian Affairs assists, supports and enhances the provincial governments delivery of services to African Nova Scotians.
Industry
Public AdministrationContact Name
Wayn HamiltonAddress
1741 Brunswick Street, 3rd Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 3B7 -
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) - Cape Breton Region
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) - Cape Breton Region
- Government
- North
African Nova Scotian Affairs assists, supports and enhances the provincial government's delivery of services to African Nova Scotians
Industry
Public AdministrationContact Name
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) - Cape Breton RegionAddress
Sydney Commerce Towers, Suite 501, 15 Dorchester St., Sydney, NS B1P 5Y9 -
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) - Northern Region
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) - Northern Region
- Government
- Central
African Nova Scotian Affairs assists, supports and enhances the provincial government's delivery of services to African Nova Scotians
Industry
Public AdministrationContact Name
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) - Northern RegionAddress
80 Walker Street, Truro, NS B2N 4A7 -
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) - South Shore Region
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) - South Shore Region
- Government
- South
African Nova Scotian Affairs assists, supports and enhances the provincial government's delivery of services to African Nova Scotians
Industry
Public AdministrationContact Name
African Nova Scotian AffairsAddress
10 Starrs Road, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2T1 -
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) Cape Breton Region Office
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) Cape Breton Region Office
- Government
- North
African Nova Scotian Affairs assists, supports and enhances the provincial government's delivery of services to African Nova Scotian
Industry
Public AdministrationContact Name
Lillian MarsmanAddress
Sydney Commerce Towers, Suite 501, 15 Dorchester St, Sydney, NS B1P 5Y9 -
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) Northern Region Office
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) Northern Region Office
- Government
- Central
African Nova Scotian Affairs assists, supports and enhances the provincial government's delivery of services to African Nova Scotian
Industry
Public AdministrationContact Name
Natasha GrayAddress
80 Walker St, Suite 1 Truro NS B2N 4A7 -
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) Southwest Region Office
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) Southwest Region Office
- Government
- South
African Nova Scotian Affairs assists, supports and enhances the provincial government's delivery of services to African Nova Scotian
Industry
Public AdministrationContact Name
Troy LawrenceAddress
10 Starrs Road, 1st Floor Yarmouth, NS B5A 2T1 -
African Nova Scotian Directory
African Nova Scotian Directory
- Businesses
- Metro
The African Nova Scotian Directory (ANSD) is a service that connects people to the African Nova Scotian community online. ANSD offers site visitors the ability to search for and/or contribute to a comprehensive public database of African Nova Scotian points of interest including, but not limited to, culture, food, business, spirituality, education, and music.
Industry
Information and Cultural IndustriesContact Name
Tyson TolliverAddress
81 Windmill Rd, Dartmouth, NS, B3A 1C8 -
African Nova Scotian Decade for People of African Descent Coalition (DPAD)
African Nova Scotian Decade for People of African Descent Coalition (DPAD)
- Organizations
- Metro
The DPAD Coalition’s mission is twofold: to build strength and health across African Nova Scotian communities, and to forge a renewed working relationship with government(s) that creates conditions for all African-descended people in Nova Scotia to thrive.
Industry
Community AssociationsContact Name
Vanessa FellsAddress
49 Wilfred Jackson WayPhone
902-462-3724 or 1-833-330-3723 -
African United Baptist Association of Nova Scotia
African United Baptist Association of Nova Scotia
- Organizations
- Metro
AUBA connects Black Baptist churches throughout Nova Scotia.
Industry
Religious OrganizationsContact Name
Rev. Rhonda Y. BrittonAddress
10 Cherry Brook Rd, Cherry Brook, NS B2Z 1A8 -
Africville Genealogical Society
Africville Genealogical Society
- Organizations
- Metro
Preserve the heritage of former Africville Residents
Industry
Community AssociationsContact Name
Irvine CarveryAddress
2349 Maynard Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 3T8 -
Africville Heritage Trust
Africville Heritage Trust
- Organizations
- Metro
Not-for-profit organization managing the Africville Memorial Project
Industry
Community AssociationsAddress
PO BOX 46053, Novalea RPO, Halifax, NS B3K 5V8 -
Africville Museum
Africville Museum
- Organizations
- Metro
Tells the story of Africville, from its settlement by early Black immigrants until its destruction, and the community kept alive the spirit of Africville.
Industry
Community AssociationsAddress
5795 Africville Rd, Halifax, NS B3K 2R9Phone
902-455-6558Fax
902-455-6461Email
info@africvillemuseum.orgWebsite
http://africvillemuseum.org -
Afrikan Canadian Heritage & Friendship Centre
Afrikan Canadian Heritage & Friendship Centre
- Organizations
- North
Promoting and enhancing the cultural values and traditions of the African Canadian community (School-based)
Industry
Information and Cultural IndustriesContact Name
Patsy BordenAddress
27 Green Street, P.O. Box 19, Guysborough, NS B0H 1N0 -
Agriculture and Food Advisory Services
Agriculture and Food Advisory Services
- Government
- Central
Industry
Public AdministrationContact Name
Sabrina McGeeAddress
Harlow Building , 176 College Road, Bible Hill, NS B2N 2P3 -
Akoma Family Centre
Akoma Family Centre
- Organizations
- Metro
Provides residential services for children and youth with a range of programs that are dedicated to enhancing their wellbeings.
Industry
Health Care and Social AssistanceContact Name
Debbie CarverAddress
1018 Main Street, Dartmouth, NS B2W 4X9 -
Allie White
Allie White
- Professionals
- Metro
Realtor
Industry
Professional, Scientific and Technical ServicesContact Name
Keller Williams RealtyAddress
106-222 Waterfront Dr., Bedford, NS B4A 0H3 -
Ancestral Wisdom Bridge Association Canada
Ancestral Wisdom Bridge Association Canada
- Businesses
- Metro
Creating a bridge between the medicine and indigenous wisdom of the Dagara Tribe of Burkina Faso, West Africa and the West, the organization provides eduction, training and workshops to promote well-being and personal growth. This spiritual practice connects people to their ancestors and brings balance in their lives with the elements of fire, water, earth, mineral and nature.
Industry
Information and Cultural IndustriesContact Name
Theresa ThomasAddress
33 Dingle Road, Halifax, NS B3P 1B1 -
Annapolis Valley Regional Centre of Education
Annapolis Valley Regional Centre of Education
- Organizations
- Central
Regional Centre of Education serving the Annapolis Valley region.
Industry
Educational ServicesContact Name
Krishinda McBrideAddress
121 Orchard St Berwick N S P.O. Box 340, Berwick, NS, B0P 1E0 -
Ansena Wigs & Extensions
Ansena Wigs & Extensions
- Businesses
- North
Hair extensions, wigs, weaves, braids and dreads as well as all regular salon services
Industry
Beauty and Personal CareContact Name
Angela CromwellAddress
202 Provost St, New Glasgow, NS B2H 2R3Phone
902-752-1600 -
AROC Staffing Solutions
AROC Staffing Solutions
- Businesses
- Metro
Career coaching services to anyone who has a need for career transition services
Industry
Professional, Scientific and Technical ServicesContact Name
Coralyn FraserAddress
Unit 104, 8 Galaxy Avenue Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1Z5 -
Art Pays Me
Art Pays Me
- Businesses
- Metro
My mission is to break the "starving artist" mentality and show artists that we make the world a better place and it's ok to get paid while doing it. Most of the ideas I expressed were related to creative empowerment, so In 2015 I embraced that concept fully and rebranded as Art Pays Me to focus on uplifting fellow artists.
Industry
Retail TradeContact Name
Duane JonesAddress
Halifax, NS B3T 2J6 -
Asante Freight Lines & Exports Ltd.
Asante Freight Lines & Exports Ltd.
- Businesses
- Central
Freight fowarding services, including customs brokerage, trucking, cargo handling and warehousing
Industry
Transportation and WarehousingContact Name
Dr. Ernest Asante KorankyeAddress
2 Willow Lane, Truro. NS. B2N 1B5Phone
902-895-5723Fax
902-895-7299Email
info@asantefreight.comWebsite
http://www.asantefreight.com -
Ascension Barbershop
Ascension Barbershop
- Businesses
- Metro
Hair Cutting, hair products as well as merchandise
Industry
Beauty and Personal CareContact Name
Marvin UpshawAddress
73 Sackville Dr, Lr Sackville, NS B4C 2R2 -
Ashanti Leadership & Professional Development Services
Ashanti Leadership & Professional Development Services
- Businesses
- Metro
Ashanti provides extensive in leadership development, cultural and organizational change management through a diversity and inclusion lens.
Industry
Professional, Scientific and Technical ServicesContact Name
Ann DivineAddress
103-287 Lacewood Dr., Suite 181, Halifax, NS B3M 37Y -
Ashe Filbey Financial Services Inc.
Ashe Filbey Financial Services Inc.
- Businesses
Financial and Estate Planning Services
Industry
Finance and InsuranceContact Name
Tania Ashe-FilbeyAddress
303 Bagot St., Suite 107, Kingston, ON, K7K 5W8 -
Asia & Nu Gruv Band
Asia & Nu Gruv Band
- Arts and Entertainment
- Metro
Live Entertainment
Industry
Arts, Entertainment, and RecreationContact Name
Nathan SymondsAddress
6 Beacon Street, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1Y1Phone
902-802-0473Email
asianugruv@gmail.com
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