WBE: Women's Business Exchange
Organization of business people, managers,
business owners and professionals -- that encourages business and personal growth through networking, professional education,
leadership training, mentoring and exposure to community issues, business trends and vital business concerns.
Women Moving Forward
Organization of women who strive to live healthier, remain active in their community, and focus on personal
and professional success.
The Bag Lady
Online Directory & International Trading portal for Women in Business. Uniquely
offering a global buy-sell-barter system through its website.
Women Entrepreneurs of Canada
Federally incorporated, non-profit organization. The mission of Women Entrepreneurs of Canada is to
encourage and foster the growth, development, and success of women entrepreneurs in Canada. WEC provides a dynamic environment,
high-quality programming, and opportunities for women entrepreneurs to enrich and enhance their personal and professional
lives.
Women's E-News Article
'Success Groups' Catch On with Female Entrepreneurs
As women take the helm of more businesses, many are turning
to "success groups" to share business as well as life-balance advice.
Center for Women’s Business Research
Source of knowledge about women business owners and their enterprises worldwide.
FoDreams.Com - Women in Business Network
Level playing field designed by a team of women in business to create, promote and
develop successful women-owned businesses.
Canadian Women's Business Network
One-stop resource site that offers all kinds of information for women in business, including finance advice,
links to business services, Web marketing tips and inspiring success stories. Try the cross-Canada directories to locate fellow
entrepreneurs in your field or in your region, or to register your own business.
Canadian Association of Women Executives & Entrepreneurs (CAWEE)
Networking and social alliance of innovative entrepreneurs, successful small business owners
and business leaders from some of Canada's most influential organizations.
Ontario Women in International Trade - Toronto
Seeks to enhance the status and interests of women in the field of International
trade through the establishment of a global network of business contacts.
Women Inventors Project
Non-profit organization working to increase the number of successful inventors and entrepreneurs in Canada.
The Project supports the innovative and scientific endeavours of Canadian women through programs that educate and heighten
public awareness.
Status of Women Canada (SWC)
Federal government department which promotes gender equality, and the full participation
of women in the economic, social, cultural and political life of the country. SWC focuses its work in three areas: improving
women's economic autonomy and well-being, eliminating systemic violence against women and children, and advancing women's
human rights.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Has increased the availability of for fast-growing, women-owned firms in Canada. BDC aims to provide
women entrepreneurs with the necessary resources so they can expand their businesses and seek new market opportunities outside
of Canada. Women Entrepreneurs' Fund.
Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
The Awards Program is an initiative of the Rotman School of Management at the University
of Toronto. The program started in 1992 with the goal of providing national recognition for the growing number of women entrepreneurs
in Canada, many of whom were running multi-million dollar companies and yet were largely invisible. By shining some light
on these exciting women, young women were provided with role models and encouraged to think about self-employment as a career
option.
PARO: A Northwestern Ontario Women's Community Loan Fund
Provides financing to women entrepreneurs in the Thunder Bay, Greenstone, Patricia and
Superior North regions. Although all industry sectors may be eligible for PARO's financing, you must be part of a peer circle
in order to apply for a loan.
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