Patricia Chareka Wins BIG at the 2025 BEKH Capstone Conference

The Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH) is proud to celebrate the success of Patricia Chareka, the winner of the $10,000 Dream Legacy ThriveWell Grant, powered by GreenShield! Her vision, compassion and commitment to community impact stood out among a highly competitive group of Black entrepreneurs who participated in competition.

The grant, an initiative of the Dream Legacy Foundation, was awarded at the BEKH Capstone Conference, where finalists took center stage on day two. Held on February 7, the pitch competition gave Black entrepreneurs a platform to present their businesses and share their aspirations in front of an engaged audience of industry leaders and supporters.

Congratulations to Patricia Chareka for this well-deserved recognition! Her success exemplifies the resilience, creativity, and impact that the ThriveWell Grant aims to support. A heartfelt thank you to all the entrepreneurs who participated, the dedicated judges, and GreenShield for making this initiative possible.

For those inspired by Patricia’s journey, sharpen your pitching skills! Stay connected with BEKH and our partner organization, DLF for more opportunities, training, research, and resources designed to empower Black entrepreneurs across Canada.