News in Entrepreneurship
Updates, information and ideas from WEOC and other organizations around the women’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
WEOC Announcements
2024 WEOC Leadership Summit on April 17 & 18, 2024 in Toronto
Join this inaugural summit with streams created for CEOS, organizational leaders and advisors
Jam-packed with inspiring speakers and incredible conversations, the conference includes an evening reception and full day of interactive and engaging presentations, panels, workshops and networking among colleagues from across the country.
WEOC’s ExportHUB goes live
Explore our resource knowledgebase on exporting
WEOC’s ExportHUB section includes a wealth of stories, tools, research, videos, podcasts and other content curated for businesses advisors supporting their clients in exporting.
Alison Kirkland Interview on the WEOC National Loan Program
WEOC’S CEO on the national loan program
Alison Kirkland, CEO of the Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC), recently sat down with Nikki Csek of KelownaNow to discuss WEOC’S work in supporting women in their entrepreneurship journeys though loans, while connecting members with the latest tools and resources.
Entrepreneurship Headlines
Oakville News
July 2023
Empowering women in Canadian business: bridging the gender gap to drive economic growth
WEOC
December 2022
A Holistic Approach to Lending Supports Women Entrepreneurs
Prairie Manufacturer Magazine
Spring 2023
A Game Changer for Women Entrepreneurs
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce May 2023
WEOC CEO sworn in as Board Chair, Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
The Hamilton Spectator
March 2023
Women entrepreneurs face so many obstacles. Here’s how the government can ease the burden
Government of Canada
March 2023
Minister Ng announces recipients of funding under the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
Canadian Manufacturing
January 2023
Stacy’s Rise Project grant and mentorship recipients announced
More News From Across the Ecosystem
When one woman rises, we all rise
Stacy’s Rise Project winners announced January 20
Congratulations to the first-ever Canadian Stacy’s Rise Project grant recipients! We were thrilled to be a partner in this project that celebrates women entrepreneurs.
Introducing the Class of 2023 winners:
Kristyn Carriere (Edmonton, AB), founder of 7 Summits Snacks
Jolene Johnson (Tobique First Nation, NB), founder of Wabanaki Maple
Elaine Tan Comeau (Coquitlam, BC), founder of Easy Daysies Ltd.
Carolyn Simon (Toronto, ON), founder of Choose Life Foods
WEOC Board Welcomes New Chair
November 16, 2022
At the Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC) Annual General Meeting in St. John’s, NL on October 28, 2022, Jennifer Bessell (frontrow, centre) was named Board Chair for a two-year term. Bessell Is the CEO of Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE).
Minister Ng announces WEOC will deliver much-needed access to capital to women entrepreneurs
August 15, 2022
Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced that Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC) will be providing loans of up to $50,000 to women entrepreneurs and business owners this fall through the Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund.