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Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:01:42 -0400

Celebrating Young Women Entrepreneurs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kzy5ogEZDQStarting a business can be intimidating, but budding entrepreneurs can step out of their comfort zone […]

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Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:26:50 -0400

Women's Entrepreneurship Forum Wendy Cukier sharing research insights on the State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in CanadaWomen entrepreneurs face systemic barriers to starting […]

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Tue, 31 May 2022 18:39:08 -0400

ICYMI: WES Inclusive Women Venture Capital Info Session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhmkYqGFegsOn April 25 2022, The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small […]

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Mon, 02 May 2022 15:42:28 -0400

Supplier Diversity: The Experience of Change Agents Governments and private sector organizations are increasingly establishing equity, diversity and inclusion strategies and more and more are […]

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Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:26:10 -0400

ICYMI: Canada Digital Adoption Program Info Session https://youtu.be/uzMgLy_uaZIIn Budget 2021, the Government of Canada announced the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) to support Canadian […]

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Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:44:12 -0400

The State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada 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 […]

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Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:47:50 -0400

The Power of Difference The economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been direct and immediate for women in Ontario. The past two years have been especially […]

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Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:44:41 -0500

Women Business Owners: Advancing Sustainability Awareness of the fragility of our environment has led to a significant shift in the priorities of consumers, communities, and businesses. […]

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Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:21:06 -0500

Introducing WEKH’s new Executive Director, Sabine Soumare! Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director of the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, (WEKH) is pleased to announce the appointment of our […]

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Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:03:46 -0500

Six Things You Need to Know About Procurement A guide for women entrepreneursThere are many challenges that arise when starting and operating your own business. Breaking through the barriers […]

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Mon, 31 Jan 2022 21:31:37 -0500

ICYMI: WES Ecosystem Fund Application Info Session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB-4DVANT2YOn January 11, The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small […]

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Wed, 22 Dec 2021 20:14:16 -0500

WEKH Indigenous Q3 Ecosystem Meeting On December 8th, 2021, the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) Indigenous engagement team hosted their Quarter 3 Ecosystem Meeting: The […]

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Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Women Redefining Episode 5: Getting Creative with Stephanie Bakker-Hopf In this final episode, Anita Kemp interviews Stephanie Bakker-Hopf, the Founder of Straight Arrow Consulting. Stephanie is a talented podcast […]

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Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Women Redefining Episode 4: Growing Greener with Connie Stacey In this episode, you’ll hear Shannon Pestun chat with Connie Stacey, the Founder and President of Growing Greener Innovations, Inc. a clean e […]

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Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:41:49 -0400

ICYMI: Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund Program Application Info Session https://youtu.be/3out1DepCfsThe Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, recently announced the […]

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Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Women Redefining Episode 3: Lifting Others with Ejibola Adetokunbo-Taiwo Join us for this episode as Anita Kemp sits down with Ejibola Adetokunbo-Taiwo, the CEO of Simply Ejibola Inc. and Founder of de Sedulous Women […]

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Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:40:00 -0400

The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub releases annual research report and receives $5 million Government of Canada investment to support women’s economic empowerment The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced $5 million from Budget 2021 for […]

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Mon, 02 Aug 2021 18:50:00 -0400

Women Redefining Episode 2: Doing Differently with Bobbie Racette This week, Shannon Pestun talks to Bobbie Racette, the Founder and CEO of The Virtual Gurus and askBetty. Bobbie gets real about life as an […]

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Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0400

Women Redefining Episode 1: Breaking Barriers with Lara Murphy In this episode, Anita Kemp sits down with Lara Murphy, the Co-founder and Director of Business Development & Strategy at Ryan Murphy […]

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Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:10:00 -0400

Canada’s largest study of Black women entrepreneurs shows significant challenges but also resilience and optimism Toronto, ON, April 15, 2021: The largest study of Black women entrepreneurs in Canada reveals that they face significant barriers to financing […]

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Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:08:00 -0400

First-Look: The State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada 2021 What challenges continue to face the women’s entrepreneurship ecosystem? Where has progress been made? And what else needs to be done?We began t […]

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Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:29:00 -0400

Reviewing the Progress & Challenges of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Ecosystem The women’s entrepreneurship ecosystem has changed tremendously since the Government of Canada first committed to supporting women e […]

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Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:41:55 -0500

On International Women’s Day, WEKH Challenges Stereotypes in Entrepreneurship Organizations and individuals around the world are coming together today to mark International Women’s Day (IWD). This year, WEKH is leading t […]

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Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:11:19 -0500

A WE-Hub Success Story: Dr. Bhairavi Shankar's IndusSpace “As Canadians, the goal is to highlight what our contributions are to space exploration, and through our programming, help people meet others in […]

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Fri, 12 Feb 2021 19:50:03 -0500

See It. Be It. Women entrepreneurs are crushing stereotypesWhen asked to name three entrepreneurs, many might think of Steve Jobs, Bill Gates or Mark […]

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Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:22:53 -0500

Report analyzes a decade of Indigenous women entrepreneurship in Canada Offers recommendations to benefit Indigenous women, communities and the economyDecember 10, 2020: The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub […]

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Tue, 08 Dec 2020 19:29:51 -0500

WEKH/FWE: Sharing Platform Holiday Gift Guide Women-led businesses have been significantly impacted by COVID-19. As the holiday season approaches, WEKH has created a Holiday Gift Guide to […]

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Mon, 30 Nov 2020 21:43:13 -0500

WE-HUB Gift and Resource Guide Looking for a unique gift for that special someone? This holiday season, consider purchasing products sold by women entrepreneurs!The Women […]

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Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:06:42 -0500

The Importance of a Well-Planned Data Strategy for Organizational Success Data is critical to defining best practices and to building an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem through COVID and beyond. New tools make it […]

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Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:29:05 -0500

Research from Ryerson’s Diversity Institute finds male-focused and misleading definitions of entrepreneurship a barrier to women Toronto, ON, November 23, 2020: As Global Entrepreneurship Week and Women’s Entrepreneurship Day conclude, the Women Entrepreneurship K […]

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Mon, 19 Oct 2020 22:12:33 -0400

#SmallBusinessWeek Resources To all of our partners supporting women entrepreneurs: Happy Small Business Week! This week, we celebrate our Canadian entrepreneurs who have […]

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Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:37:44 -0400

New report shows more women-owned SMEs are exporting but customized supports could support further growth Ottawa, ON, October 8, 2020: New research released today shows that women-owned small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have made significant […]

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Fri, 25 Sep 2020 20:41:00 -0400

Demystifying Incorporation for Women Entrepreneurs Should I incorporate my business?That’s a question every woman entrepreneur should consider. A business structure has significant and f […]

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Tue, 11 Aug 2020 12:20:00 -0400

The State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada: 2020 New report from the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub shows women entrepreneurs face structural inequalities which are exacerbated by […]

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Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:54:42 -0400

Supporting Rural Women Entrepreneurs Through COVID-19 and Beyond An urban-centric focus on entrepreneurship often ignores the challenges and unique needs that rural women entrepreneurs in Canada face. This has […]

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Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:54:42 -0400

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Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:13:31 -0400

Connected in Colour: Diverse Women Entrepreneurs Meet Online Research from the Women Entrepreneur Knowledge Hub (WEKH) has exposed the structural barriers facing women entrepreneurs and the ways in which […]

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Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:13:31 -0400

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Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:05:58 -0400

An Expert Look at Finance for Women Entrepreneurs While all businesses in Canada and around the world have been affected by COVID, some have felt the effects more than others. Recent research […]

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Thu, 21 Nov 2019 20:43:00 -0500

Women-owned ventures in the spotlight at the Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Last night, a remarkable group of female trailblazers were celebrated at the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Gala, presented by WEKH […]

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Fri, 15 Nov 2019 20:36:47 -0500

Building on Ontario’s Trade Opportunities in the EU and the Pacific Canadian businesses could be exporting more, particularly women-owned businesses. That was the message yesterday at the 2019 Ontario Economic […]

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Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:07:20 -0400

WEKH Launches Regional Hub at Impact Hub Ottawa On June 12, the Diversity Institute at Ryerson University celebrated the launch of WEKH at Impact Hub Ottawa along with Regional Hubs Carleton […]

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Tue, 11 Jun 2019 13:55:36 -0400

Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub Launches in Calgary On June 11, the Diversity Institute was thrilled to mark the Alberta launch of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) with partners a […]

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Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:47:29 -0400

Minister Ng Announces $16.1 Million Investment in Women Entrepreneurs at Vancouver WEKH Launch The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, announced a $16.1 million investment designed to support women […]

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Thu, 23 May 2019 19:15:00 -0400

Rethinking Entrepreneurship: CIF Women Entrepreneurs’ Conference & Workshop What does the word “entrepreneur” evoke for you? For many, the word elicits images of men—the likes of Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Steve […]