Entrepreneurship can be a lonely road: late nights, tough decisions, and moments of doubt. In this energizing session, we’ll zoom out and look at the big picture: what women are accomplishing across Canada, and why your journey matters.

You’ll hear from three inspiring leaders:

• Shauna Harper (WeBC) will share highlights from WeBC’s impact report, giving you the data and stories that show the true value of investing in women entrepreneurs.

• Amy Englemark (WEDO) will spotlight how national community-building efforts are creating greater collaboration, powerful partnerships, access to capital and community connection.

• Kirsten Koppang Telford (The Forum) will speak to the power of mentorship and how growth happens when women come together in supportive communities, reminding us that we’re never alone on this journey.

Whether you’re seeking inspiration, connection, or the confidence to advocate for yourself and others, you’ll leave inspired to ask—and answer—‘How can I use my business to create change and help more women succeed?’

Celebrate your achievements, get pumped up, and join a movement that’s shaping Canada’s future!

Wednesday, November 19 | 2pm PT | Free Virtual Celebration

Open to everyone!

Register Here >>>

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This WeCafé is all about recognizing both the realities and the “superpowers” of neurodiversity in business. Join Elizabeth Vieira-Richard, CEO of People Dynamics Inc. and internationally recognized Master Executive Coach and Master ADHD Coach, for an honest, supportive conversation about how ADHD and neurodiversity can be leveraged for entrepreneurial success.

In this free WeCafé, you’ll learn:

• The make-up of neurodiversity
• How the neurodiverse brain works
• Exploring the strengths and challenges of ADHD for entrepreneurs
• Strategies and tools for ADHD entrepreneurs to harness their unique abilities

Whether you’re navigating the ups and downs of ADHD yourself or want to better support neurodiverse team members, you’ll leave with practical tools and a fresh perspective on how neurodiversity can drive business success.

Wednesday, November 5 | 10am to 11am PT | Free Virtual WeCafé

Facilitator: Kelly Masson, WeBC Business Advisor

Panelist: Elizabeth Vieira-Richard, CEO & Owner, People Dynamics Inc.

Our WeCafés are always free and open to everyone!

Register Here >>>

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New to Canada? This in-person workshop will help you understand the fundamentals of starting, owning, and operating a small business, as well as the challenges and opportunities you may encounter on your entrepreneurial journey in Canada.

At the end of the workshop, you’ll have the chance to connect with other entrepreneurs and build valuable relationships.

Join the Futurpreneur British Columbia Team in Vancouver on Wednesday, March 26th, from 5:30-8:00 pm (PDT).

• 5:30-7:00pm – Workshop
• 7:00-8:00pm – Networking

Refreshment provided.

Reserve a Spot

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WBE Canada’s Supplier Diversity Days are full-day in-person events designed to bring women-owned businesses, corporate and government organizations, partners and champions of supplier diversity together in cities across Canada.

Join us to learn how to navigate today’s economic challenges, network with buyers and suppliers to find new opportunities and create common goals to expand economic prosperity within regions, provinces and across the country.

Register Here

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How can entrepreneurs succeed amid all this uncertainty?

Many things are working in your favour. Better credit and economic conditions are easing financial pressure. And a strong “Buy Canadian” sentiment is sweeping the country, creating new markets and potential customers.

The key to making the most of these positives is to build your resilience in the face of change. You have more power than you think, and it starts inside your business.

Register for our free webinar to hear BDC’s Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux, provide an update on today’s economic conditions and how they could affect entrepreneurs in 2025. Then, get expert strategies for building your company’s resilience to economic ups and downs, and finding opportunities in a changing world.

Register Now!

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Are you an Indigenous entrepreneur looking to grow or start your business? We’re here to support you!

Join Innovation Canada and other government representatives for a free webinar designed to help Indigenous business owners navigate programs and resources tailored to your [or their] unique needs.

Register Here.

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The 2SLGBTQI+ community of entrepreneurs are some of Canada’s most innovative and creative – however, they can face a unique set of challenges and opportunities.

Join Innovation Canada for a free webinar to learn about where to find – and navigate – government programs that are right for you and your business. Join us for a free online session that explores some of the puzzles and possibilities – but also the supports that are put in place to address them.

Register!

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2-8pm: SHE LATINA Market

Visit the She Latina Market, featuring a variety of handcrafted goods, innovative products, and food vendors. It’s a great opportunity to support local businesses and discover unique items created by Latin American women entrepreneurs.

5-8pm: Pitch Competition

Attend the Pitch Fest Competition to see Latin American women entrepreneurs present their business ideas to a panel of judges, including WeBC Business Advisor Andrea Jacob, and potential investors. Participants will compete for the $3,000 CAD pre-seed fund and other prizes.

Free but get your tickets now from Eventbright!

WeBC is proud to be a leading sponsor of this event!

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During the Enterprize Challenge ‘business bootcamp,’ you’ll participate in weeks of workshops and one-to-one mentoring to help make your pitch stand out. The challenge culminates in a night of live pitches before volunteer judges in a Dragon’s Den-style competition. You could take home start-up capital plus thousands of dollars in prize packages—and gain valuable skills and insight into owning and operating a business everyone knows and loves.

Register Here!

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In this webinar, you’ll learn about the industry-leading technology that’s changing the way shoppers, retailers, and brands think about outdoor footwear. Volumental, based in Sweden, is a global innovation leader in footwear-sizing research and technology. The company matches shoppers to shoes using 3D foot scanning. It also maintains an extensive dataset of more than 60 million scans collected from 3,000+ footwear brands and retailers worldwide including Fleet Feet, New Balance, and The Athlete’s Foot.

Register Here>>>

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This free event is open to all CanWCC community members, and everyone is welcome to join, so feel free to share this link (https://links.canwcc.ca/3YcnYey) with anyone who may be interested in attending.

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Facilitated by three experienced women leaders, this series will help you develop three key skills that every woman needs as she grows her business: negotiation, overcoming Imposter Syndrome, and interrupting unconscious bias.

While you may join some or all sessions, we encourage you to register for the series so you can connect with other women entrepreneurs. Together, you’ll explore your own strengths in a welcoming and interactive environment.

Series schedule

•  June 1 | Negotiate Naturally: Tips for Women Entrepreneurs, Facilitated by Carrie Gallant J.D.
•  June 8 | Overcome Imposter Syndrome: Own It & Move Forward, Facilitated by Susan Washington
•  June 22 | Uncover Unconscious Bias to Become an Inclusive Leader, Facilitated by Sharon Marshall

All sessions are from 10am to 12pm PT.

A recording will be available for 30 days after the live sessions.

Open to everyone.

Session 3 | Uncover Unconscious Bias to Become an Inclusive Leader

“Human potential is unleashed when we feel like we belong.”
– Jennifer Brown, How to Be an Inclusive Leader

Creating a business culture where everyone feels they belong is a process. Whether you have a team or run the business solo, you have the power to create a business climate where everyone is encouraged and expected to be exactly who they are—from your team to your clients and the community you serve.

Unconscious bias is a result of shortcuts your brain makes, so if you have a brain, you have bias. But you can interrupt your own bias so you can avoid subtle acts of exclusion, and this session will teach you some strategies to do just that.

In this session, Executive Leadership Coach Sandra Horton will lead the group through interactive exercises so you can:

•  Understand the benefits of creating an inclusive business culture
•  Identify examples of unconscious bias in your own life
•  Champion the behaviour of inclusive leaders
•  Implement inclusive leadership strategies in your business

Register Here>>>

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