The Lowdown on Financing and Funding

August 18, 2021

Financing/funding is always top of mind for entrepreneurs, looking for ways to alleviate financial pressures and enable their business to continue to grow and expand. But the question is always where to start and how to do it. If you are a woman entrepreneur looking for answers on financing, our Associate Partner, PARO Centre for…

Supplier Diversity Series

May 20, 2021

Calling all Women Entrepreneurs! Are you looking to – Increase your sales? Build strong lasting relationships with buyers? Increase profits? Join us for this 3 part series, organized by the Atlantic Canadian Women In Growth Partnership, to learn how supplier diversity could help you achieve your business goals. Session 3 How Supplier Diversity is working:…

Supplier Diversity Series

May 13, 2021

Supplier Diversity Series

May 6, 2021

WBE Certification – Expectations Vs. Reality

April 28, 2021

Women Business Enterprises Canada Council (WBE Canada) verifies eligibility of Canadian women-owned businesses for corporate and government supplier diversity programs. We certify businesses that are majority owned, managed and controlled by women. WBE (Women Business Enterprise) certification is an important key to helping women-owned businesses accelerate the growth of their companies, scale up and create…

The Highs and Lows for Women Entrepreneurs: A Check in With WBEs

April 7, 2021

By Lisa Haydon “In 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, WBE Canada partnered with Lisa Haydon and Pivotal Coaching, a Certified WBE company to identify the strengths and weaknesses within our community to better understand the value our WBEs bring to corporate and government supply chains as well as the areas for improvement,” said…

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

“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

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

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

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The Lowdown on Financing and Funding

Supplier Diversity Series

Supplier Diversity Series

Supplier Diversity Series

WBE Certification – Expectations Vs. Reality

The Highs and Lows for Women Entrepreneurs: A Check in With WBEs

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