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British Columbia

Community Futures BC

Community Futures British Columbia is the provincial association for the Community Futures Development Network of Canada. Through our 34 member offices, we provide business services and loans to new and experienced entrepreneurs in rural and remote communities, and we’ve been doing it since 1992. Since 1997 our Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) has made it easier for entrepreneurs with disabilities or ongoing health conditions to pursue their business goals by providing access to a network of business professionals and resources. Using a GBA+ lens EDP is built on the intersectionality of diversification of our participants and equitable supports. The EDP program supports to a wide cross-section of entrepreneurs in both urban and rural communities throughout the province.

Nova Scotia

Centre for Women in Business

Business dreams? You’ve come to the right place.

The Centre for Women in Business is dedicated to helping women business owners and entrepreneurs across Canada succeed through exposure, connection, and learning.

From one-on-one business advice and skills training, to networking and membership programs, we help our clients launch new business ideas, propel established companies to new levels of success, and thrive as owners, CEOs and industry leaders.

We exist to help women business owners in all phases of their business development.

Canada-Wide

Small Scale Food Processor Association

Small Scale Food Processor Association is a national trade association of processors, growers, and suppliers of food and agricultural products. We help members grow their businesses and expand local economies. SSFPA provides leadership, education, marketing, networking, and advocacy to foster success in a competitive global market.

Offerings
  • Business Training
  • Skills Training
Quebec

Evol

Evol is dedicated to the development of diverse and inclusive entrepreneurship in the 17 regions of Quebec and its mission is to contribute directly to the creation, growth and acquisition of businesses that have a positive impact on society.

Resulting from the evolution of the Femmessor organization, which has more than 25 years of experience in the development of inclusive entrepreneurship, Evol offers its expertise in financing and support to companies wishing to implement sustainable development practices aligned on the 17 UN goals (SDGs).

More specifically, Evol offers financing in the form of conventional loans and offers various support services tailored to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in terms of self-assessment, consulting services, training and co-development.

Offerings
  • Advising
  • Business Training
  • Access to Capital
Ontario

Trenval Business Development Corporation

Trenval has been helping small business in the Belleville, Quinte West, Stirling-Rawdon, Tyendinaga and Deseronto region since 1987 and has invested more than $32 million in small businesses impacting over 4,000 jobs through partner referrals, advisory services and investment resources.

Offerings
  • Advising
  • Business Training
  • Access to Capital
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New Brunswick

Women in Business New Brunswick – Femmes en affairs Nouveau-Brunswick

Serving as their first point of contact, Women in Business NB (WBNB) guides and supports the success of female entrepreneurs across New Brunswick.

Offerings
  • Advising
  • Business Training
  • Mentorship
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Manitoba

Community Futures Manitoba

Community Futures offices provide loans, advice, and support to rural business owners.  We work with entrepreneurs in all stages of their businesses.  Community Futures actively supports community-based economic development to create diverse, sustainable rural communities. Community Futures Manitoba (CFM) and Community Futures Saskatchewan (CFS) are associations representing independent nonprofit Community Future organizations established throughout rural and northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

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Saskatchewan

Community Futures Saskatchewan

Community Futures offices provide loans, advice, and support to rural business owners.  We work with entrepreneurs in all stages of their businesses.  Community Futures actively supports community-based economic development to create diverse, sustainable rural communities. Community Futures Manitoba (CFM) and Community Futures Saskatchewan (CFS) are associations representing independent nonprofit Community Future organizations established throughout rural and northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

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British Columbia

Export Navigator

We help businesses diversify and grow beyond B.C. by guiding them through the export process. Once accepted into Export Navigator, you'll have free one-on-one access to your personal export advisor. Your advisor knows your region, your community, and will get to know your business to provide tailored guidance.

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Canada-Wide

The Forum

The Forum has supported over 10,000 women entrepreneurs since 2002 and is committed to making sure women-identifying entrepreneurs like you feel equipped to achieve anything you set your mind to. Our educational programs, mentorships, and deeply collaborative & connected community are all focused precisely on helping you set & achieve big goals in your business. Because we know empowering you & wholeheartedly supporting you are the best ways to ensure your success & keep our commitment is the best way to ensure your success

Offerings
  • Business Training
  • Skills Training
  • Mentorship
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Ontario

PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise

PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise provides programs and services to women across Ontario who are ready to start, grow or build new opportunities.

Offerings
  • Business Training
  • Skills Training
  • Mentorship
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Quebec

Réseau des femmes d’affairs du Quebec

The mission of the Quebec Women’s Network is to support and contribute to the advancement of the leadership abilities of women entrepreneurs. We assist women business owners to increase and diversify their supplier networks in order to better position themselves among the larger , more successful Canadian and American organizations.

Offerings
  • Advising
  • Business Training
  • Mentorship
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British Columbia

WeBC

As BC’s leading business resource organization for women, our passion is to support women entrepreneurs along their small business journey.

We exist to empower women entrepreneurs to make an impact in their communities and create opportunities in BC’s economy.

Offerings
  • Advising
  • Skills Training
  • Access to Capital
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Saskatchewan

WESK – Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan

Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WESK) is a non-profit membership organization which works with women who are considering starting a business, purchasing a business, or operating an existing business. Our priority is to help women throughout Saskatchewan achieve their entrepreneurial goals. Programs and services offered by Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan include business advisory and support services, start-up and expansion lending, networking and mentoring opportunities, and business development seminars which focus on entrepreneurial skill development.

Offerings
  • Advising
  • Business Training
  • Access to Capital
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Atlantic Provinces

Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs

NLOWE helps women entrepreneurs start, grow and advance successful, leading-edge businesses that capitalize on emerging economic opportunities. NLOWE stays ahead of the trends so that we can encourage business development in key growth sectors, and we offer training opportunities such as workshops and seminars to help women entrepreneurs take advantage of changes in the economy.

Offerings
  • Business Training
  • Mentorship
Manitoba

Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba

The Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba has helped thousands of women throughout the province find information, improve their skills and acquire financing so that they can start, expand or purchase a business. Our team of committed and successful entrepreneurs and professionals deliver resources to support women at every business stage. We offer advisory services, in-person and online training and loans up to $150,000 to qualified businesses.

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Alberta

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs is an organization dedicated to enabling women to build successful businesses. We provide unique programs and services to women in business through mentoring, advising, financing and skills and network development.

Offerings
  • Advising
  • Business Training
  • Access to Capital

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