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Business Owners' Association

The BPN Business Owners’ association (BOA) connects well performing Alumni Businesses with common interests with the objective of boosting the constructive development of entrepreneurship in Rwanda. With this purpose, it represents the interests of the BPN alumni in public and in their relations with the government. It is a platform that opens doors for a Bottom-up dialog with the government.

Entrepreneurs benefit from continuous support and learning opportunities even after completing the official program. By fostering a community of like-minded peers, we cultivate a strong network that encourages mutual growth and lasting collaboration.

Only BPN Program Alumni can join the BPN Business Owners’ Association

See initiatives pioneered by the Business Owners Association :

The Magnet Institute was established by members of BPN’s Business Owners Association with a clear vision: to become a center of excellence in addressing succession challenges and managerial training needs for entrepreneurs across Africa.

Drawing from their own experience as successful business leaders, the founders identified critical gaps in managerial competencies that directly hinder business development and growth in Rwanda. A lack of ownership and autonomy among middle managers often creates bottlenecks in decision-making, preventing business owners from dedicating their time and energy to strategic planning and expansion. This, in turn, slows the overall progress of their enterprises.

In response, The Magnet Institute was created to bridge these gaps – both in competencies and mindset – by equipping middle managers with the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviors to lead effectively. The goal is to nurture vision-driven managers who operate with a strong sense of ownership and are empowered to run the business as if it were their own.

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Laurene Rwema Umutoni

Uzi Collections

“As a member of the Business Owners Association (BOA), I’ve come to deeply appreciate the shared commitment to excellence that defines our community. BOA emphasizes the importance of delivering high-quality products and services that can compete on a global scale. This drive for quality isn't just about individual success, it's about raising the bar for entrepreneurship in Rwanda and across Africa. Striving for excellence is more than a personal ambition; it’s our collective responsibility to grow businesses that are sustainable, competitive, and impactful.”

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Ernestine Uwamahoro

Lamane Bakery

"BPN helps me identify the root of the problems I faced and I learned how to solve them in a creative way. It is a key stepping stone to making my business professional."

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Joselyne Umutoniwase

Rwanda Clothing

"It is important for me to be part of the generation that creates employment and gives people jobs, so that they can take care of their families. I pay taxes. I am part of the economy. I feel very proud."

Business Owners' Association members

Participants of our program