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Procurement revamp can create greater access for historically marginalized communities

June 17, 2022

Originally published in the WBE Canada Magazine; Issue 6. Read our full magazine HERE. By: Silvia Pencak (President & CEO, Women Business Enterprises Canada), Darrell Schuurman (Co-founder & CEO, Canadian…

Buying With Purpose: How You Can Support Women-Owned Businesses

March 10, 2021

Women-owned businesses in Canada are growing at a rapid pace and are becoming increasingly prominent, with a 30% increase in women-owned businesses in the last ten years¹, and statistics clearly…

WBE Canada Launches Canadian Women Brand Logo To Support Canadian Women-Owned Businesses

March 2, 2021

Women Business Enterprises Canada Council (WBE Canada) is proud to launch – Canadian Women Brand – a logo that will play an important role in the recovery and growth of…

WBE Canada Launches WBE Canada Toolbox To Help Canadian Women Owned Businesses Land More Corporate and Government Contracts

August 20, 2020

For immediate release Women Business Enterprises Canada Council (WBE Canada) today announced the launch of its new WBE Canada Toolbox designed to help Canadian Women Owned Businesses land more corporate…

COVID-19 Updates & Information For Businesses

March 24, 2020

Last update: September 1, 2020 WBE Canada Team is compiling a list of updates and resources to help Canadian women-owned businesses navigate necessary information and resources for your business. Bookmark…

President’s Message January 2020

January 8, 2020

Happy New Year! I hope you are as excited as I am for 2020! At WBE Canada we managed to squeeze in a long overdue two week vacation and we’re…

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

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

“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

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Buying With Purpose: How You Can Support Women-Owned Businesses

WBE Canada Launches Canadian Women Brand Logo To Support Canadian Women-Owned Businesses

WBE Canada Launches WBE Canada Toolbox To Help Canadian Women Owned Businesses Land More Corporate and Government Contracts

COVID-19 Updates & Information For Businesses

President’s Message January 2020

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