We are connected to a number of networks for women entrepreneurs in BC. We work with these business service partners to connect women entrepreneurs around BC with other business owners, resources and business training.
The following is a list of additional organizations and associations with dedicated support for women entrepreneurs.
WEOC is the national association of Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada. Learn more >>
WBE Canada delivers the certification that connects women business owners with the growing global demand for diverse and innovative suppliers. Learn more >>
Interactive events and workshops, business advising and loans designed to help you take action to grow your business. Learn more >>
Business advisory, development workshops, seminar and lending services that focus on entrepreneurial skills and business publications. Learn more >>
Offering business services in three key areas: training, advice and loans for business start-up and growth. Learn more >>
A leader in entrepreneurial growth, the Centre is a university-based business development centre dedicated to offering practical, results-oriented programs and services for women entrepreneurs across mainland Nova Scotia. Learn more >>
NLOWE helps women entrepreneurs start, grow and advance successful, leading-edge businesses that capitalize on emerging economic opportunities. Learn more >>
PEIBWA empowers and inspires women to succeed in their business endeavours by providing support, education and opportunities to connect with other women in business. Learn more >>
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise provides programs and services to women across Northern Ontario who are ready to start, grow or build new opportunities. Learn more >>
La SDECB est un organisme à but non lucratif qui œuvre pour le développement économique de la communauté francophone et francophile de la Colombie-Britannique via des services aux entreprises et des projets communautaires à caractère économique.
The SDECB is a non-profit organization that works for the economic development of British Columbia’s Francophone and Francophile community through business services and community projects. Learn more >>
Educating women to accelerate their opportunities to launch, lead, build, invest in entrepreneurial businesses. Learn more >>
WOW provides an opportunity for local businesswomen to network, gain knowledge, and share ideas in a friendly, relaxed environment. Learn more >>
Empower, develop and enhance your business and personal life. Learn more >>
Providing a voice to Kelowna women who operate their own business, women who work for other businesses and professional women. Learn more >>
Serving Penticton and the South Okanagan since 2001, Penticton Women in Business assists its members to “establish profitable business relationships through networking, education and information sharing.” Learn more >>
The Oceanside Women’s Business Network (OWBN) is dedicated to providing a networking opportunity for mutual support of women and their endeavours. All women are welcome: women in business and those considering a new business, professional women and others. Learn more >>
The Comox Valley Women’s Business Network is an energetic group of local business and professional women. With a membership of 90-110 women, the group includes entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals from retail, service, manufacturing, the arts, health, government, not-for-profit and more. Learn more >>
Networking opportunities that inspire, educate, and motivate women to be the best they can be in their business and personal lives. Learn more >>
A non-profit membership organization for women presidents of multi-million dollar companies. Learn more >>
Women’s leadership group. Membership is open to women between the ages of 18 to 39 years who would like the opportunity to develop new skills and reach their greatest potential. Learn more >>
The Canadian Young Women in Business (YWiB) Society is a new kind of network for emerging professional women in Western Canada. Learn more >>
The project supports women-owned or women led enterprises in the start-up, expansion or ongoing operational phase of business in the Shuswap. Learn more >>
The Minerva Foundation supports and mentors individual women and girls in their programs as they work to identify their values, discover their strengths, and develop their leadership skills. Learn more >>
The #1 resource for connecting and promoting women and their businesses in Vancouver and Victoria. Learn more >>
GroYourBiz.com, a division of Impact Communications Ltd., is an initiative that brings a tactical and proven approach to meeting the needs of women business owners Learn more >>
What separates The Connected Woman® from other women’s organizations is the caliber of members, the quality of connections and the distinction of membership. Learn more >>
WIBN connects and empowers entrepreneurial and professional women through membership, mentorship, workshops, conferences and online learning Learn more >>
WXN creates and delivers innovative networking, mentoring, professional and personal development to support and recognize executive-minded women and their organizations. Learn more >>
The Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (DLC), an evolution of the Women’s Leadership Council program, is an inclusive program that champions and advocates for leadership that best reflects the diversity of the Greater Vancouver region.
Through our diversity and inclusion focused program, initiatives, and events, the DLC offers practical business development education, advocacy, recognition, and networking opportunities to advance inclusive growth.
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s DLC is committed to investing in the participation and promotion of underrepresented groups, while supporting the business community to achieve their diversity and inclusion goals. Learn more >>
Inspiring talks by extraordinary moms! Learn more >>
Modern Mama hosts mom-focused events involving fashion, lifestyle and parenting – all with baby in tow. Learn more >>
Be Your Own Best Friend supports, encourages, and challenges South Asian women to strive for continued growth and strength in every facet of their lives. Learn more >>
An organization designed for businesswomen where they can feel comfortable connecting and collaborating WITHOUT competition. Learn more >>
Futurpreneur is a national non-profit organization dedicated to growing our nation’s economy one young entrepreneur at a time. They look at character, not collateral, when providing youth aged 18-39 with pre-launch coaching, business resources, start-up financing and mentoring to help them launch and sustain successful businesses. Learn more >>
BBB is a non-profit that helps consumers find and recommend businesses they can trust. They are a leader in consumer support services, including complaints, customer reviews, advertising reviews, and education, and have grown to 4,400+ accredited businesses and over 2.4 million instances of services to consumers every year. Learn more>>
The Canadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs (CAWEE) provides opportunities to build your contact base, share resources, acquire referrals, and develop skills and knowledge that will help your business grow. Learn more >>
Women working for working women. The Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (BPW Canada) develops the professional and leadership potential of women in Canada through education, awareness, advocacy and mentoring within a supportive network. Learn more >>
Dedicated to promoting women in finance related industries by encouraging their advancement, development and involvement in the business community. Learn more >>
Our goal is simple: to empower enterprising families and their advisors so they can succeed and flourish. Learn more >>
The Professional Women’s Network (PWN) is a Canadian-based non-profit organization, currently with chapters in Vancouver and Calgary and growing globally Learn more >>
Canadian Women in Technology (CanWIT, a division of CATA Alliance) is a national volunteer organization that encourages young women to consider a career in a technology field and helps accelerate the careers of women already in the field. Learn more >>
We are a team of people who actively network to support Board Ready Women to obtain Board Positions. We offer recruitment opportunities, skill-building programs and thought provoking events to support women with their Board Career journey. Learn more >>
The Canadian Women’s Foundation raises money to research, fund and share the best approaches to ending violence against women, moving low-income women out of poverty and building strong, resilient girls. Learn more >>
CCW provides members with opportunities for support, mentoring, networking, community involvement, learning and development, in order to see that a career in the building industry offers a world of opportunity. Learn more >>
Latincouver creates a socio-economic space to promote relationships and cultural exchange among Latin Americans and the Canadian mosaic. Learn more >>>
Entrepreneurs House Society helps entrepreneurs to grow and develop their businesses, by creating effective and strong connections. Learn more >>>
The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is a national not-for-profit organization that advocates for the economic priorities of women-owned businesses. CanWCC provides supports to its members through skills development, resources, and community in order to strengthen the role of women in Canada’s business ecosystem. Learn more >>