Finding Opportunities and Supplying Goods and Services to the Government of Canada

March 17, 2021

Are you interested in doing business with the Government of Canada? Join experts from The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME), Public Services and Procurement Canada, to understand how to find federal bid opportunities and related procurement information. This seminar will help you to: Understand the federal procurement process Find opportunities on Buyandsell.gc.ca Find…

Canada Needs a Feminist Small Business Procurement Strategy

March 17, 2021

Dr. Barbara Orser¹ Full Professor, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa The imperative of securing such goods as vaccines and PPE has placed Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) in the media spotlight. Canada’s central purchasing agency has been mandated to increase procurement from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owned by members of designated…

Doing Business With the City of Brampton

December 10, 2020

In line with Brampton City Council’s priorities of creating more opportunities and embedding diversity in our operations, the City is developing a Supply Chain Diversity program for launch in Spring 2021. We are embedding supplier diversity as part of the City’s Invitational Procurement process ($25,000 to $100,000). Suppliers who would like to participate in this…

Doing Business With the City of Brampton

December 8, 2020

Resources & Procurement Opportunities for Businesses during COVID-19

March 24, 2020

Last update: July 24, 2020 WBE Canada is collecting important resources for Canadian WBEs to support you during the COVID-19 crisis. Check back as this list will be updated on an ongoing basis. Resources Business Tips & Resources Financial Support & Taxes Provincial Resources Procurement Opportunities Tender opportunity – The Public Health Agency of Canada…

WBE Canada Helps Private & Public Companies Implement Supplier Diversity Programs

March 9, 2020

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…

Lunch & Learn: How To Start Your Supplier Diversity Program

March 5, 2020

WBE Canada is happy to present “Lunch & Learn: How To Start Your Supplier Diversity Program” an event specifically designed for Corporations interested in learning more about developing and growing a supplier diversity program within their organization. Join us on March 5, 2020, 12:00-2:00pm – this event is open to all Corporate buyers and leaders…

Kiruba Sankar: Creating Positive Impact Through Supplier Diversity

March 2, 2020

Kiruba Sankar is a highly regarded leader in the Canadian supplier diversity space. As a Global Leader, CSR on RBC’s Global Procurement team, he oversees the development of strategy and execution for RBC’s Global Supplier Diversity program, which is responsible for procurement practices and community involvement activities in their supply chain. Working with his global…

Supplier Diversity: The Strategic Tool for Women Owned Businesses

February 19, 2020

By Silvia Pencak Supplier diversity is one of the untapped resources for Canadian women-owned businesses. It is a very important tool that opens the door for women founders to large corporate and government supply chains. Let’s have a closer look at what it is and how it can benefit your business. In the USA, the…

ProcureCon Canada 2019

April 9, 2019

ProcureCon Canada is now in its 6th year, and remains the only procurement event in Canada that brings together top procurement executives to share expertise, drive efficiency and deliver value. Our conference is designed to provide procurement practitioners with the tools they need in staying on top of strategic cost savings, changes in global trade…

CIBC shares excitement around being part of WBE Canada community and having opportunity to meet and support women-owned businesses and engage them in their supply chain opportunities. CIBC is committed to diversifying their supply chain and increasing their spend with diverse suppliers, specifically with Canadian women-owned businesses. Learn more…
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CIBC Is Committed To Diversifying Its Supply Chain

WBE Canada’s Conference & Gala is a highlight of the year for Canada’s business community. We bring together women-owned businesses from across Canada, corporations and government organizations committed to supporting women-owned businesses through the opportunities in their supply chains as we celebrate the achievements, innovations and incredible impact our community creates on Canadian economy, empowerment of Canadian women-owned businesses and innovations in supply chains. Here’s a sneak … Read more

WBE Canada Conference

“WBE Canada aide un cabinet d’avocats de taille modeste, tel que Walker Law, à rencontrer d’importants fournisseurs qui, autrement, ne le sauraient pas ou ne se rendraient pas compte de leurs capacités. Ils recommandent que les entreprises appartenant à des femmes soient certifiées afin de pouvoir se connecter avec des entreprises qui recherchent des fournisseurs diversifiés auxquels elles n’auraient autrement pas accès. Ce type de partenariat, de communauté et de possibilités d… Read more

Walker Law

“WBE Canada helps a boutique-sized law firm, like Walker Law, get in the room with other larger suppliers that otherwise might not know about them or might not realize what their capabilities are. They recommend that women-owned businesses be certified to get the chance to connect with corporations who are looking for diverse suppliers they wouldn’t otherwise have access to. That kind of partnership, community and mentorship opportunities are a huge benefit WBE offers as well.”

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Walker Law

Maude Parisseau from BDC provided this video testimonial at the conference to discuss the benefits of Corporate Membership with WBE Canada. “For us, it was really important to become one because it’s an extension of our mandate,” she said. “BDC is here to support Canadian entrepreneurs. It allows us to meet with different entrepreneurs, to learn more about them, their passion, and also to be able to meet with other organizations and corporations that do encourage other WBEs, and to le… Read more

BDC

Michelle White from Today Living Group provided this video testimonial at the WBE Canada 2018 Annual Conference to discuss the benefits of Certification with WBE Canada for women-owned businesses. Michelle White identifies access to the corporate buyers as the biggest benefit of WBE certification. Instead of talking to gatekeepers, you get to connect with the buyers and corporate professionals who are willing and ready to help you navigate the supply chain.
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Michelle White: WBE Certification Gives Women Access

Posts Tagged ‘procurement’

Finding Opportunities and Supplying Goods and Services to the Government of Canada

Canada Needs a Feminist Small Business Procurement Strategy

Resources & Procurement Opportunities for Businesses during COVID-19

Kiruba Sankar: Creating Positive Impact Through Supplier Diversity

Supplier Diversity: The Strategic Tool for Women Owned Businesses

ProcureCon Canada 2019

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