Catholic Business Network

Name

Catholic Business Network

Legal name

Catholic Business Network Singapore

Website

https://cbn.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-based professional development and career services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Faith-based career counselling
• Leadership development programmes
• Catholic professional networking
• Spiritual formation retreats
• Workplace faith integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: As a non-profit organization registered under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Singapore, CBN is funded primarily through donations from members and sponsorships from businesses and individuals within the Catholic community. The organization explicitly solicits love offerings and volunteer contributions.
2. Programme Fees: Revenue generated from programme fees including the CBN Leadership Programme (Corporate: $1000, Individual: $600) and Career Counselling (nominal $15 admin fee). Christ@Work Conference registration at $25 per individual or $75 for group of 4.
3. Event Revenue: Annual signature events generate revenue through participant fees. The Golf Classic serves as fellowship in aid of charity, with proceeds supporting CBN's charitable initiatives and community outreach.
4. Membership and Community Support: Friends of CBN mailing list serves as the primary community engagement vehicle. Members and supporters contribute financially to sustain operations and mission activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Provides faith-based career counselling and structured leadership development for Catholic working adults, leaders, executives, business owners, and career-transition professionals in Singapore. Its programmes combine practical workplace skills, mentorship, spiritual formation, and community support through individual sessions, cohorts, retreats, and events.

Product overview

Catholic Business Network (CBN) is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of faith-based programs and services for Catholic professionals in Singapore. The core offerings include Career Counselling (one-on-one guidance for career transitions), the CBN Leadership Programme/LEAD (a 15-week experiential programme integrating faith with leadership skills), and spiritual programmes (Christ At Work Mass and Lenten Retreat). Signature events include CBN Connect (intimate professional sharings), My Journey Series (faith testimonies from professionals), the biennial Christ@Work Conference, Golf Classic (charitable fellowship), and Christmas Charity Dinner (annual festive fundraising event). These programs collectively support Catholic working adults in integrating faith, service, and excellence in their professional lives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career Counselling One-on-one faith-based career counselling offering practical tools for job searching, interviews, and career transitions with spiritual guidance to strengthen resilience and confidence.
• CBN Leadership Programme (LEAD) A 15-week experiential programme (May-September 2026) designed to integrate Faith into leadership at work, featuring retreats, modules on Christ-like character, decision-making, communication, mentorship, and team coaching.
• Christ At Work Mass & Lenten Retreat Spiritual programmes including an inaugural Christ At Work Mass for working adults and an annual Lenten Retreat focused on faith reflection and personal prayer.
• CBN Connect Intimate sharing sessions featuring business heads, solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and startups on managing professional and personal life while deepening faith.
• My Journey Series Series of sharings by leading professionals on their faith journeys and how faith has shaped their work and leadership.
• Christmas Charity Dinner Annual festive gathering celebrating the season with fellowship, fundraising, and holiday cheer for the CBN community.
• Christ@Work Conference Biennial signature initiative for Catholics in Singapore featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and mass for integrating faith into everyday work.
• Golf Classic Annual fellowship event in aid of charity bringing together Catholic professionals for golf, networking, and charitable giving.
• Christ@Work + Young Stewards Conference 2025 Annual joint conference featuring keynote speakers and panelists discussing forgiveness, conflict, compassion, and diversity in the workplace.

Quantifiable outcome

• SGD $20 billion in revenue impact across 23 countries generated by member Lawrence Chong through his work at Consulus
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lawrence Chong / ConsulusminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 February 2026Lawrence Chong, CEO of Consulus, serves as keynote speaker for CBN Connect 2026 on 13 February 2026. He is a prominent Catholic business leader with significant influence across 23 countries. His participation elevates the profile of CBN events and attracts high-caliber professionals to the network.
• Seoul GardenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Sponsor of the Christ@Work + Young Stewards Conference 2025. Contributed to the conference's charitable fundraising objectives. Listed among thank you sponsors on the conference page.
• Advanced DentalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Sponsor of the Christ@Work + Young Stewards Conference 2025. Listed among thank you sponsors on the conference page.
• Brand New Land GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Sponsor of the Christ@Work + Young Stewards Conference 2025. Listed among thank you sponsors on the conference page.
• Company of WellnessminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Sponsor of the Christ@Work + Young Stewards Conference 2025. Listed among thank you sponsors on the conference page.
• Grain Pte LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Sponsor of the Christ@Work + Young Stewards Conference 2025. Listed among thank you sponsors on the conference page.
• Catholic FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Co-organiser of the Christ@Work + Young Stewards Conference 2025 with CBN. Both organizations collaborated on this major annual event held at SJI Malcolm Road on 1 November 2025. Catholic Foundation serves as a key institutional partner in the Catholic professional community ecosystem.
• Partner Charities (unnamed)coreOthers · 1 January 2025The Christmas Charity Dinner serves as a fundraising event where proceeds support partner charities and those served through CBN's mission. The specific charity names are not publicly listed on the website.
• Church of St IgnatiuscoreOthers · 1 January 2025The Church of St Ignatius serves as the primary venue for CBN programmes and events including the Christ At Work Mass, Lenten Retreat, and CBN Leadership Programme modules. Fr. Colin Tan, SJ is both Parish Priest of St Ignatius and CBN's Spiritual Director, creating deep integration between parish ministry and CBN programming.
• Caritas SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008CBN is a member organisation of Caritas Singapore, the charitable arm of the Catholic Archdiocese. This membership connects CBN to the broader Catholic charitable network in Singapore and provides institutional affiliation and support for community outreach initiatives.
• Archdiocese of SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008CBN is registered as a society under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Singapore. The Archbishop provides spiritual oversight through appointed Spiritual Directors (currently Fr. Colin Tan, SJ). This institutional relationship provides legitimacy, venue access through parish churches, and connection to the wider Catholic community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Business Network (USA): Catholic Business Network in the US is a national organization that builds community among Catholic professionals and integrates faith with professional life - directly comparable in mission, structure, and community-led model despite operating in a different geography.
• C12 Group: C12 Group provides peer advisory groups and leadership development for Christian business leaders and CEOs through monthly group meetings and coaching - directly comparable to CBN's CBN Leadership Programme in combining Christian principles with practical executive leadership.
• Economy of Communion: Economy of Communion is a Catholic business initiative from the Focolare Movement that brings together Catholic business owners and managers to promote communion, solidarity, and economic justice - directly comparable to CBN's faith-based professional community mission.
• Legatus: Legatus is a Catholic organization specifically for Catholic CEOs, presidents, and business owners, offering peer networking, spiritual formation, and leadership programmes - directly comparable to CBN's mission of integrating Catholic faith with professional leadership in a peer community setting.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Singapore: Caritas Singapore is the charitable arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore and CBN's parent member organization - a broader incumbent operating across multiple faith-based social services and community programmes in the same Singapore Catholic ecosystem.
• Catholic Foundation (Singapore): Catholic Foundation Singapore supports Catholic initiatives including co-organising CBN's Christ@Work + Young Stewards Conference 2025 - a broader institutional player in the same faith-based ecosystem with overlapping programmes for Catholic professionals and community members.

Regional players

• CatholicSG: CatholicSG is the digital platform of the Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore, providing Catholic news, programmes, and community engagement - a regional player serving the same Singapore Catholic community with overlapping event and programme distribution.

Emerging players

• Salt&Light Ministries: Salt&Light is a Singapore-based Christian media and community platform that engages working professionals and integrates faith with daily life - an emerging player with partial overlap to CBN's mission of supporting Christian professionals in Singapore.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CBNSG
• Instagraminstagram.com/catholicbiznetwk.sg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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