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In celebration of Black History Month, the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) is hosting an event to recognize the achievements of Black women entrepreneurs in trade. In partnership with Africa Trade Desk, this event will highlight the successes, challenges, and unique experiences of exporting Black women-owned businesses. The event will also share best practices, resources, […]
Join us for our third annual StrikeUP digital conference for women entrepreneurs on March 2, 2023! Proudly co-presented by The Scotiabank Women Initiative® and Export Development Canada, StrikeUP 2023 will reflect the diversity and ambition of Canada's women entrepreneurs with a program focused on growth, funding, digital adoption, global exporting, and more! Tune in from 10:00AM […]
Barcodes are everywhere – from the food we buy, to the clothes we wear. This webinar will demystify barcodes by explaining why unique product identification is important, when your product should get a barcode, and how to set up and manage your barcodes for business. Register Here >>>
Are you an employer interested in learning more about immigration pathways to attract and retain foreign workers? This online workshop will share up-to-date and practical information to help employers navigate international immigration programs for workforce. Register now >>>
This International Women's Day, #EmbraceEquity with Seneca HELIX HERizons. Join us virtually for a panel discussion, where female leaders will share perspectives on overcoming obstacles, provide advice for aspiring women leaders, and take audience questions. For more information and a list of panelists, click here>>>.
Join us for the FCC Women Entrepreneurs Summit virtual event - free for anyone involved in agriculture and food. Gain insights and strategies to build wealth with guest speaker Pattie Lovett-Reid. Wednesday, March 8, 2023 1 – 2 p.m. EST Find the event time for your area. St. Johns (Nfld.) | 2:30 p.m. NST Halifax (Atlantic) | […]
Let's all #EmbraceEquity in 2023 International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. On Wednesday, March 8, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is excited to host our annual International Women's Day celebration. Stay tuned for more event details and our announcement on the amazing line-up of […]
WBE Canada celebrates 2023 International Women’s Day! Join us as we celebrate International Women’s Day! This year’s theme is Embrace Equity. Equity means creating a fair and equal world and that includes opportunities for women-owned businesses. Let’s come together and talk about what’s working and how we can create even greater success for women in […]
BDC’s Thrive Venture Fund for Women, Accelerate Okanagan, and e@UBCO are thrilled to host the next edition of the Okanagan's 4F event series. Join us on International Women’s Day at Sandhill Wines in downtown Kelowna for a celebration of gender equity and the advancement of women in technology! This event features a panel discussion hosted […]
Join the HERizons Career Specialist Sepideh Delkhoun, to learn how to make your job application stand out. In this 90-minute session, you will learn how to develop a professional objective, structure your resume, and include all relevant information to sell your strongest skills and accomplishments to recruiters. For more information and to register, click here.
The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to a special social event at the beautiful Eagle Ranch Resort. This event is a great opportunity for you to connect and network with other business women in the Columbia Valley, all while enjoying a lovely setting and delicious refreshments. Register Now >>>
WeBC is proud to be a Participating Sponsor of the 20th Annual Small Business BC Awards! The Small Business BC Awards is British Columbia’s largest awards competition dedicated exclusively to small businesses. Starting today, nominations are open and award categories for 2023 are: Premier’s People’s Choice Award The Business Impact Award Best Youth Entrepreneur E-Commerce Experience Award To […]
Want to learn more about exporting to Western Europe? Export Navigator will be hosting a webinar with the Trade Commissioners from Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg to discuss commercial opportunities in their respective markets. Canadian exporters have a competitive advantage to access these opportunities due to the Canada-EU Free Trade Agreement. Find out if […]
The Mother of all Pitches - Total Mom Inc. Presents The Fifth Annual Canada's Total Mom Pitch $50,000 Business Pitch & Recognition Awards The Total Mom Pitch is Canada's LARGEST small business grant competition that supports mom entrepreneurs where they need it most! Commit yourself and your business. By working on and submitting your application, […]
Join the Canadian Business Delegation! Where: Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America When: March 20‑23, 2023 The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) at the Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta is recruiting Canadian women‑owned businesses to participate in a business delegation to the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. WBENC is an […]
Join HERizons for a special 30-minute speaker session on finding strength in yourself to become a leader. In this session we will explore techniques to find your leadership voice, identify ways to overcome leadership challenges and learn how to enhance a positive mindset. For more information and to register, click here.
FULL BURSARIES AVAILABLE FOR WEBC LOAN CLIENTS! We are pleased to invite you to participate in the B.C. Interior Cohort of the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP)! New trade agreements and a competitive Canadian dollar make it an ideal time to extend your company's reach through the export of goods and services. World Trade Centre Vancouver […]
Minerva BC and DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society are hosting a Women’s Leadership Forum on Tuesday, March 28th, from 10am-2pm at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster (near the New Westminster Skytrain station). We invite women professionals, emerging, established, immigrant and Canadian-born to come together to uplift and learn from each other. We will share our […]
On March 28th, Minerva is partnering with DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society and hosting a Women's Leadership Forum to celebrate International Women's Day. This event aims to bring together women leaders, both emerging and established, immigrant women and Canadian-born, from different cultures and backgrounds. Join this free event on Tuesday, March 28 from 10am - 2pm […]
Join Trade Commissioners and Intellectual Property (IP) professionals for a webinar to learn how to protect your IP in the European Union (EU). Topics will include: IP basics (patents, trademarks, trade secrets, etc.) Differences between Canadian and European IP systems Considerations for businesses looking to expand into the EU The webinar will launch our new […]
There is a growing number of women-led investment funds in Canada that are specifically interested in funding women founders, a group often grossly underinvested in. Research shows that when a woman is at the table, a fund is twice as likely to invest in a women-led start-up. Meet some of the women leaders who sit […]
Ready to venture into the US market, but not sure where to start, look no further: Florida's where you want to grow! Join our three‑part webinar series, to gain a better understanding of how to leverage our programs and services to successfully start your export journey with Florida as a Gateway to the Latin America […]
