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Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub Joins Ecosystem Partners to Talk About Doubling Down on EDI
May 29, 2025
At the April 29 Calgary stop of the Startup Canada Tour, Shannon Pestun, Senior Advisor at the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) and Co-founder of the Finance Cafe, delivered a […]
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Unlocking Inclusive Supply Chains: Key Takeaways from the Supplier Diversity Panel at the WEOC National Summit 2025
May 29, 2025
On May 8, ecosystem leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers from across the country gathered in Winnipeg for the WEOC National Summit 2025 to advance strategies for a more inclusive and resilient […]
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Regional Spotlight: Manitoba Women Entrepreneurs
May 29, 2025
On May 13, the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) held its Manitoba Roundtable, bringing together regional ecosystem stakeholders focused on supporting women entrepreneurs in the province. The event opened with […]
Tariffs from the U.S. Pose New Challenges and Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs in Canada
April 28, 2025
Trade, Tariffs and Turbulence: Women Entrepreneurs Navigate Economic Uncertainty in a Shifting Global Landscape On March 26, Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director of the Diversity Institute and Academic […]
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Immigrant Entrepreneurship: Challenges, Opportunities and Innovation in Canada’s Evolving Economy
March 31, 2025
During the National Metropolis Summit researchers shared data and highlighted initiatives that foster entrepreneurial growth within Canada’s immigrant communities From March 13 to 15, 2025, the National Metropolis Summit took […]
Women Leading Global Trade: Toronto’s International Women’s Day Event
March 31, 2025
On March 20, Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) executive director Sabine Soumare and program manager Peggy Harvey joined leaders and changemakers at an International Women’s Day event hosted by the […]
Women Inspire-2025: Accelerating impact for women entrepreneurs through artificial intelligence
March 31, 2025
On March 10, in honour of International Women’s Day, Casa Foundation hosted the 6th edition of Women Inspire—Women in Business Forum, themed “Accelerating Impact for Women.” The event gathered thought […]
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Reaping the Rewards of AI: Transforming Business Responsibly
March 21, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, creating new opportunities for businesses to innovate, streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those led by women […]
New research shows women-owned businesses and their revenues continue to gain ground and are core to Canada’s economy
March 19, 2025
March 19, 2025, Toronto, ON: The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) annual State of Women’s Entrepreneurship (SOWE) research shows that women entrepreneurs are driving economic development, innovation, export and job […]
Celebrating Black Excellence, Leadership and Legacy
February 28, 2025
On February 5, Sabine Soumare, executive director of the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), attended the Government of Canada’s 2025 Black History Month Official Celebration which brought together leaders, policymakers […]
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