Tag: International Women’s Day

We’re delighted to co-host this event in partnership with the Penticton Chamber of Commerce and Penticton Women in Business! You’re invited to celebrate International Women’s Day by hearing from the amazing women behind some of your favourite businesses in the South Okanagan! On March 11, join Women’s Enterprise Centre, the Penticton Chamber of Commerce and […]

Join WORTH Association at this free virtual panel event, in celebration of International Women’s Day. We recognize the profound impact Covid-19 has had on our industries, and that inspiration may feel in short supply these days. That’s why we’ve rounded up an incredible panel of women to share their personal stories & challenges they’ve faced […]

2020 has been a year of change. Human interactions have rapidly shifted to socially distant, online environments and many businesses have had to pivot the new COVID economy. One of the biggest changes companies have had to adjust to is how to achieve sales in this quickly changing world. Join SBBC for this fast-paced and […]

Hosted by Women’s Enterprise Centre Women business owners have big plans for the future! According to our recent survey, 91% feel optimistic about the next year and over 77% plan to apply for funding to accomplish their goals. In honour of International Women’s Day, Women’s Enterprise Centre is hosting a fun, interactive discussion about accessing […]

This International Women’s Day, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council is proud to join people across the world to celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of women (female and female-identified) individuals and their champions. According to the World Economic Forum, sadly, none of us will see gender parity in our lifetimes, […]

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is excited to host our 7th annual International Women’s Day celebration on Monday, March 8, where we will be celebrating the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future. Though this year’s event may look a little different from previous years, having to take place as a […]

Entrepreneurial stereotypes shape the design of funding programs, incubators and training, and influence financing decisions. Perhaps more importantly, they shape the aspirations and confidence of women. During this session, we will discuss the gendered and culturally specific assumptions about entrepreneurship and the challenges they present to women and introduce WEKH’s new See It Be It […]

Women’s Enterprise Centre is excited to be joining the celebrations for this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8. This year’s theme is looking at challenging norms so we can achieve a more inclusive and equal future. After all, women in business are driving change. Here are a few areas in which some incredible […]

Justice Institute of British Columbia celebrates International Women’s Day with a special event featuring food, entertainment, trivia, prizes, inspiring speakers, auction and more! This event will provide a forum for the JIBC community to continue the dialogue around women in public safety and social justice from strategies to support gender parity to celebrating accomplished women […]

In 2019, Women’s Enterprise Centre surveyed their clients and found 49 per cent didn’t know how to maximize the growth and potential of their business. Only 2 per cent of women-owned businesses reach revenues of $1 million, while only 29 per cent of women surveyed reported being satisfied with reaching their business goals. Amid these […]