WEOC Events | For Advisors & Member Organizations

WEOC Café

The Green Advantage: Helping Entrepreneurs Thrive in a Changing Economy

Join Christa Rust and Sarah Duval for a practical, forward-looking conversation on how the green economy can create real opportunity for entrepreneurs—and those who support them. With decades of combined experience in sustainability, policy, and community development, Christa and Sarah will share strategies for helping entrepreneurs align with environmental priorities in ways that drive growth, resilience, and funding potential. This 45-minute session is designed for business advisors, nonprofits, and anyone supporting women’s entrepreneurship who wants to better understand where sustainability and small business success intersect.

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Events | In the Ecosystem

CanadianSME

Small Business Show 2025

This exclusive one day show will be featuring panel discussions, webinars and keynote presentations by Canada’s top business leaders and entrepreneurs. Don't miss this rewarding event with its exciting lineup of speakers and interactive sessions. Leverage tech today!

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Vancouver Entrepreneur Summit

Join fellow entrepreneurs for an insightful morning of networking and actionable strategies in Vancouver downtown! SDAC (CAMSC and CGLCC) joins forces with GroYourBiz to bring a panel of specialists to discuss the impact of tariffs on Canadian businesses and propose feasible solutions to leverage new opportunities in global markets.

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Expos & Events

WBENC NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Are you a women-owned business in Canada ready to grow in the U.S. market? Join the Canadian delegation to the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Conference, the largest event in North America focused on supplier diversity and women’s business growth, taking place June 22–26 in New Orleans. WBENC brings together thousands of women entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 companies, U.S. federal agencies, and supplier diversity leaders — all looking to connect and do business.

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