News & Updates

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

Happy Canada Day from the entire WBE Canada Team! What an experience these past few months have been. Looking back I appreciate the resilience of our community – we watched supply chains support their communities, Certified WBEs pivot and grow, our community come together, respond to the call for supplies and services, step out of their comfort zone and bring… 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

There’s no doubt – COVID 19 hit the business community with tornado strength. Since mid-March, businesses have had to re-organize, shift priorities, pivot how they do business, re-tool to answer the call for necessary equipment, sadly lay off staff, make wage cuts and for many, multi-task as they spend their days at home with children, managing at-home learning while managing… Read More

WeLoveLearning Canada, led by Founder and CEO Janet Stewart, along with her team of experts, designs, builds and deploys really awesome digital learning solutions to close the gaps in employee performance issues that cost companies money and opportunities. As Instructional Designers they take an organization’s content and bring it to life in innovative ways that provide its customers with the… 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

By Silvia Pencak Your business foundation needs to be strong to survive tough times. No matter how your business is set up, whether your footprint is regional or global, chances are we all face similar challenges – people challenges. In order to build a strong organizational structure or company, you MUST focus on people. No matter what level of automation… Read More