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As we wind down another year, we'd like to congratulate all women entrepreneurs in BC for their tenacity and hard work during this last year, in the face of economic challenges. We’d like to wish you all many future successes! We were fortunate to have met many of you through 62 workshops we delivered in 21 different communities in BC this year, which we worked on with 129 different community partners.
As we reflect on the past year, the team at Women’s Enterprise Centre is proud to have responded to over 4,000 inquiries for business information, held over 3,600 business advisory appointments, and the approximately $1 million in loans which we provided were able to leverage almost $4 million more, which generated $150 million in economic activity in the province.
We wish you and your families all the best for the holiday season.
Luba Sasowski - WAX Hair Removal Bar
People in the Lower Mainland are heading to the hottest bar in Vancouver, but this time it’s not to get a drink, it’s to get waxed! WAX Hair Removal Bar, opened in Kitsilano last February by entrepreneur Luba Sasowski, is the place to go to get brows, backs, bikini lines and even derrières waxed clean.
“We specialize in waxing to the highest professional level, with our true specialty being the more risqué, yet very alluring Brazilian or Boyzilian wax,” says Sasowski. “Our goal is to keep things light and fun. People grow hair in all different areas - our job is to get rid of the hair professionally without making anyone feel embarrassed or awkward.”
Do you ever feel like you’re the only woman in business facing challenges? You aren’t! Attend a Mentor Advisory Forum from your home or office and learn from other women who have already experienced the ups and downs of business ownership.
Send us your questions, concerns and challenges on the topics below. Then join us by phone from anywhere in the province to get solutions and new ideas from a panel of experienced mentors.
Time Management - Wednesday, January 20th 9:00am – 10:00am (PST)
Social Media - Wednesday, February 3rd 10:00am – 11:00am (PST)
To get detailed information on Mentor Advisory Forums and to participate in this exciting, free service, click here.
We are still accepting applications for Mentees in our Mentoring Program.
We are proud to continue offering FREE mentoring opportunities to women who are in the first three years of operating their business.
If you are one of these women and would like to have the knowledge and support of a mentor, please apply today! Spots are filling up quickly .
To find out more about eligibility or to apply, please click here or
contact Sara Couper, Mentoring Coordinator at 1-800-643-7014 ext: 201.
On November 17, 2009 Ellen Melcosky of Westbank was recognized in a special ceremony in Ottawa at the House of Commons. The special occasion was to acknowledge that Melcosky was chosen as a 2010 National Aboriginal Achievement Award (NAAA) Business and Commerce Award recipient.
Lisa Moore & Vinetta Lenavat of Rhizome Cafe in Vancouver are celebrating three years in business www.rhizomecafe.ca
Alysha Davies, owner of AJs Organic Catering in Victoria received the Eco-Entrepreneur award at the Black Press Women in Business Awards. www.ajsorganics.com
If you have been operating a business in Kelowna since 1990, please participate in this research by C. Teixeira, Associate Professor of Geography, UBC Okanagan. For more information click here
The Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development have launched a Workplace Training for Innovation Program. Funding of up to $1,500 per employee to a maximum of $5,000 per employer is available for training to: Improve productivity; help support the introduction of new technology, machinery/equipment or work processes through employee training or retraining; enhance international competitiveness; introduce innovative training and workplace strategies to increase the long term competiveness of the organization and its workforce.
Both businesses and non-profit organizations may be eligible to receive funding. Eligible employers must be: small organizations (less than 50 employees), in good standing with the BC Corporate Registry; in existence for one year or more; and, deemed suitable for public funding and not engaged in any illegal, discriminatory or offensive business activities or practices. Details on the program are at http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/workplace_training_program/docs/program_info.pdf and http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/workplace_training_program/welcome.htm
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Enterprising Women of the Year Award nomination deadline
Marriott Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami
Friday, December 18, 2009, 5 – 6pm
For more information click here
BCIC’s INNOVATION SUMMIT 2010: Agriculture, Food, and Ag-bioproducts
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Thursday, January 7 – Friday, January 8, 2010
For more information click here
FWE Annual Gala - Investing in Entrepreneurial Success
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Vancouver
Monday, January 18, 2010, 5:30 – 6:30pm
For more information click here
Enterprize 2010
Sheraton Wall Centre,
Vancouver
Friday, February 5 – Sunday, February 7, 2010
For more information click here
BC HRMA 2010 Conference
Vancouver Convention Centre
Wednesday, May 5 – Friday, May 7, 2010
For more information click here |
