Best Buy's Mentorship and Accelerator Program
(MAP) is a new program aimed at connecting and supporting
entrepreneurs from Black and Indigenous communities to the Best Buy
network, to help advance the success of their businesses by
bringing products to market
BURNABY, BC, Sept. 15, 2021 /CNW/ - Best Buy Canada Ltd., a
wholly owned subsidiary of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) ("Best
Buy Canada" or "Best Buy" or the "Company") announced the launch of
a new Mentorship and Acceleration Program (MAP) for Black and
Indigenous tech entrepreneurs. As the country's largest omnichannel
retailer - with a proven track record of bringing new technology
products to market - Best Buy Canada wants to use its unique
position to offer support to these underrepresented communities in
the technology space.
Best Buy Canada launches a Mentorship and Accelerator Program (MAP)
for Black and Indigenous entrepreneurs.
"Business is all about people and connections. We are thrilled
to launch this program to offer our significant infrastructure and
expertise to support entrepreneurs from Black and Indigenous
communities. Over the years, we have built phenomenal relationships
with our vendor partners, and I am excited to do the same with the
professionals that will join Best Buy MAP. I can't wait to see what
products may emerge from this program," said Zayn Jaffer, Best Buy Canada Category Officer
and Vice President in Merchandising.
As of today, Best Buy Canada has begun accepting applications.
The program will connect successful applicants to the Best Buy
network to help advance their businesses by providing unprecedented
support to prepare and launch their products through all of Best
Buy's retail channels. One of the biggest challenges for a small
business or start-up is the lack of access to senior counsel; the
MAP will provide business education and mentorship, marketing and
promotion of their brands and products.
In 2020 Best Buy made several commitments to advance diversity
and inclusion in all parts of the business. This program has been
created and launched to address the underrepresentation of tech
businesses owned and managed by Black or Indigenous professionals
in Canada.
The application window is open from September 15, 2021, through to November 30, 2021. For more information, please
visit:
https://bestbuy.ca/en-ca/about/mentorship-acceleration-program-for-black-indigenous-entrepreneurs/blt34293c73af3a2f77
About Best Buy Canada
A wholly owned subsidiary of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY), Best
Buy Canada Ltd. is one of Canada's
largest and most successful omnichannel retailers, operating the
Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile, and Geek Squad (www.geeksquad.ca)
brands. With over 160 Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores across
Canada and an expanded assortment
of lifestyle products offered through BestBuy.ca, Best Buy is a
leader in total retail, catering to customers how, when, and where
they want to shop. Best Buy Canada is committed to making a
positive impact in the community with programs and partnerships
that support youth to connect with technology to advance their
education. For more information, visit BestBuy.ca.
SOURCE Best Buy Canada Ltd.