WBE Canada announces Maryse Benhoff will assume the role of chair of WBE Canada’s Supplier Advisory Committee and WBE representative on the Board of Directors effective immediately. Maryse, who has been an active member of the SAC committee since 2019 replaces Katie Tingley who leaves the position as she begins a new chapter in her professional career.  “It has been… Read More

New partnership opens doors for women-owned businesses in Canada TORONTO – June 10, 2020 – For entrepreneurs in Canada, one of the challenges of growing business throughout North America is connecting with supply chain leaders in the corporate and government sectors. To help open those doors in the corporate sectors and support supply chain diversity, CHEP Canada recently joined WBE… Read More

Women Business Enterprises Canada Council (WBE Canada) is calling for sponsors and partners ready to support Canadian women owned businesses and success of supplier diversity in Canada. Our 2020 Annual Conference offers exceptional opportunities for private and public organizations and certified Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) to elevate their brand awareness. By aligning with one of Canada’s most respected certification councils,… Read More

Women Business Enterprises Canada Council (WBE Canada) opened nominations for its 2020 Excellence Awards. This year’s awards will be presented at our 11th Annual Conference “Supply Chain Innovation <Decoded>” happening on November 9-10, 2020.  Deadline for nominations is June 30, 2020. WBE Canada’s annual conference is the leading event for corporate and government leaders, procurement professionals and women-owned businesses in… Read More

WBE Canada (Women Business Enterprises Canada Council) issued call for speakers for its 2020 Annual Conference Supply Chain Innovation <Decoded>.  Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s conference will be a virtual event held November 9-10th, 2020.  Deadline for applications is June 30, 2020. WBE Canada’s annual conference is the leading event for corporate and government leaders, procurement professionals… Read More

WBE Canada (Women Business Enterprises Canada Council) announces registration is now open for its 2020 Annual Conference Supply Chain Innovation <Decoded>.  Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s conference will be a virtual event held November 9-10th, 2020.  Early-bird registration closes June 30th. WBE Canada’s annual conference is the leading event for corporate and government leaders, procurement professionals and… Read More

For Immediate Release. Toronto WBE Canada Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Laura Didyk, Vice President and National Lead Women Entrepreneurs at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) joined the Board as the newest member.  BDC has been a WBE Canada Corporate Member since June 2018. It is the only bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs and has… Read More

On March 26th  WBE Canada held its first virtual Automotive Industry event  connecting certified Canadian women-owned businesses with select OEMs and their Tier 1 suppliers. Due to the on-going COVID-19 situation, WBE Canada transformed its traditional Breakfast with BrandsTM: Automotive Industry event, originally planned to be hosted in Windsor, ON, to an on-line event. Twenty-eight certified women-owned businesses were able… Read More

For Immediate Release  WBE Canada Board of Directors is pleased to announce that George J Ehrgott, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Diversity Manager, Communications Test Design Inc (CTDI) will join the Board as the newest member effective April 1, 2020.  CTDI has been a WBE Canada Corporate Member since 2016. Founded in 1975, CTDI is a full-service, global engineering, repair and… Read More

Thursday March 5th WBE Canada hosted the first  “Lunch and Learn” event specifically designed for Corporate and Government organizations. “Lunch and Learn: How to Start your Supplier Diversity Program hosted corporations interested in learning more about developing and growing a supplier diversity program within their organization. Led by WBE Canada Business Development Committee, represented by Kiruba Sankar, RBC and Michelle… Read More