Category: Women Entrepreneurs
“How I Raised” Series: Insights from Bobbie Racette’s journey
June 16, 2023
The workshops shed light on the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in raising funds and share success stories of resilient founders. This series provides practical guidance, knowledge, and strategies to […]
Categories: Events, Women Entrepreneurs
Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs Gift Guide
June 7, 2023
June is National Indigenous History Month, an opportunity to learn about, honour, and celebrate the rich histories, cultures and contributions of First Nations Peoples, Inuit and Métis. This month, we […]
Categories: Resources, Women Entrepreneurs
Newcomer women making their way forward in entrepreneurship
May 24, 2023
The Newcomer Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum 2023, organized by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division on April 27, 2023, brought together newcomer women entrepreneurs to network and gain […]
Categories: Events, Women Entrepreneurs
Women and Innovation
April 19, 2023
On March 8, 2023, La French Tech organized a Franco-Canadian event called “Women and Innovation” to spotlight organizations that support women entrepreneurs in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). This […]
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Celebrating Black Women Entrepreneurs in Trade
March 14, 2023
This year, in honour of Black History Month, the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) hosted an event on February 28, 2023, to recognize the achievements of Black women entrepreneurs in […]
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Promote Her: Conference and Workshop
November 22, 2022
It is important to recognize the great contribution that Black communities have made, and continue to make, in Canada. It is equally important to recognize the ongoing barriers and challenges […]
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Celebrating Young Women Entrepreneurs
October 25, 2022
Starting a business can be intimidating, but budding entrepreneurs can step out of their comfort zone and build their dream business with the right tools, resources, and guidance. On October […]
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ICYMI: WES Ecosystem Fund Information Session
August 30, 2022
On July 28, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced a new call for proposals for projects under the Women Entrepreneurship […]
Categories: Events, Women Entrepreneurs
Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum
June 27, 2022
Women entrepreneurs face systemic barriers to starting and growing their businesses. To share information on organizations that help women entrepreneurs succeed and share success stories from women who have accessed […]
Categories: Events, Women Entrepreneurs
The State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada 2022
April 1, 2022
What are the barriers to success for women entrepreneurs in Canada, and what is being done at different levels in the ecosystem to advance inclusion? And, how does the Women […]