News in entrepreneurship
Updates, information and ideas from WEOC and other organizations around the women’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
New partnership brings loan program to Nova Scotia
Subheading Centre for Women in Business becomes 7th loan fund partner for WEOC National Loan Program
“I am thrilled that women entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia will now have access to a loan program that offers not only much-needed capital, but the additional wrap-around supports and services that help lead to long-term growth and success,” says Alison Kirkland, CEO, WEOC.
The State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada 2023
July 4, 2023
The State of Women’s Entrepreneurship (SOWE) annual report is a go-to resource for the most complete picture of research on women’s entrepreneurship in Canada. It spans sectors and regions across the country.
The Federal Government selects CGLCC to administer the fund for Canada’s first 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program
June 15, 2023
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced that the Government of Canada has selected Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) to administer Canada’s first-ever 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program. The $25 million investment will assist entrepreneurs who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ in overcoming the systemic barriers they face when starting and expanding their businesses.
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
Canadian Manufacturing
January 2023
Foodpreneur Lab awarded funding to start and scale businesses
TB News Watch
December 2022
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise gets FedNor funding
WEOC
November 2022
New report: Bootstrap or Borrow? Improving Equity and Access to Financing for Women and Non-Binary Entrepreneurs in Canada
Prairie Manufacturer Magazine
Fall 2022
Women entrepreneurs face financing challenges
Global News
October 2022
Inaugural Black Women’s Business Network Expo shines light on entrepreneurs
Penticton Herald
October 2022
New Community Futures program supports women entrepreneurs
Toronto Star
October 2022 – WEOC Partnership
How Stacy’s Pita Chips is supporting Canadian women entrepreneurs
Newswire
September 2022 – WEOC Partnership
Stacy’s Rise Project™ Launches in Canada to Support Women Entrepreneurs
Winnipeg Free Press
August 2022
Feds fund $55M loan pool for female entrepreneurs
The Globe & Mail
June 2022
How advisors can help women close the entrepreneur wealth gap
WE-CAN [YouTube]
March 2022
Grant Writing Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs
From Toronto Star
March 2022
Women entrepreneurs struggle to recover from pandemic impacts
Export Development Canada
Women entrepreneurs offer top tips for exporting to the U.S.
Canadian Healthcare Network
March 2022
Pharmacy Own-HER-Ship: The plight of women in pharmacy leadership in a female-dominated field
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
The Future is Female
December 2022
A new “Startup and Scaleup” campaign from Innovation Canada launched December 22 and spotlights the WEOC National Loan Fund and the work we are doing as a result of the Bootstrap or Borrow? survey and report.
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).
CEO Alison Kirkland talks data with Shauna Rae on “Clearing a New Path” podcast
February 2022
Host Shauna Rae speaks with entrepreneurs who identify as women and the organizations and people that support them, in rural Canada. In this episode, she speakes with WEOC CEO Alison Kirkland about supporting entrepreneurs during a pandemic, and the exciting new Loans, Capital and Women Entrepreneurs Survey.
- Listen to the podcast here
- Read more about the survey – take and share!
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.