#StandWithOwners – September 18 is the deadline for the Telus $25,000 Grant

Telus is recommitting $1M to empower Canadian business. Own a business that deserves a boost? Apply for a chance to receive $25,000 in funding, advertising, and technology. Funding $10,000 in cash to help boost your business.   Advertising Local advertising customized with your brand message.   Technology package A...

Read More

#ShopHERE: Funded by the province of Ontario to help Ontario businesses and artists get selling online.

WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM DO? helps you create and configure your online store trains you on how to manage it provides support to get your online store live helps with marketing the store WHO IS ELIGIBLE? under 10 full time employees (25 if a restaurant) registered business in Ontario...

Read More

BWPW Co-op Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer With Our Cooperative!

Administrative Assistant and Workshop Coordinator Job Description The role of the Administrative Assistant and Workshop Coordinator involves working very closely with a team of instructors and another Administrative Assistant and Workshop Coordinator to provide live online and in-person workshops and to provide administrative support to the instructors/presenters for their...

Read More

Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs: The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale 2022

Are you a woman entrepreneur? Here’s something to inspire you! The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale held some weeks ago on April 28, 2022. It had 2,000+ attendees who tuned in in-person and virtually to cheer for the Finalists and celebrate 20 years of impact with #TheForum for Women...

Read More

Save The Date – May 14, 2022: Learn Your Rights! Black Workers’ Rights Event

A day to celebrate the organizing traditions in the Black community and support Black workers with workers’ rights advocacy and resources!   About this event In honour of the long tradition of Black workers organizing to improve rights for everyone: Join the Jamaican Canadian Association, the Public Service Alliance...

Read More

Training & Events: Toronto World Trade Centre’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) for Women-led Businesses

Are you a women-owned or led business seeking to expand into new markets? Join the online information session by the Toronto World Trade Centre, on April 12th to find out more about TAP’s new cohort. Register: https://bit.ly/3LurIjr Learn how women entrepreneurs can accelerate growth and increase sales through exporting...

Read More

EDC: Trade Barriers for Black-Owned and-Led businesses in Canada

Join Export Development Canada’s National Lead for Black Exporters in a discussion about the challenges of selling outside of Canada as a Black-owned business. Black exporter strategy consultations EDC is committed to helping Black-owned and -led businesses grow and expand into international markets. Research shows Black businesses face significant...

Read More

Youth Entrepreneurship Guide – Government of Canada Resources

Introduction Futurpreneur Canada Start-up Program Summer Company Junior Achievement Canada Source: http://sbs-spe.feddevontario.canada.ca/youth-entrepreneurship-guide Entrepreneurship can begin at any age. This guide will introduce you to the basics of starting a business, and highlight government programs available to young entrepreneurs in Ontario. To be eligible for youth entrepreneur programs you need...

Read More

Canadian Women’s Foundation – Community Needs Grant.

Source: Canadian Women’s Foundation Community Needs Grants 2022 Deadline: March 21, 2022 at 5:00pm EDT The Canadian Women’s Foundation is now accepting proposals for Community Needs grants. Approximately 24 grants up to a maximum of $20,000 each will be selected. The aim of the Community Needs Grants is to...

Read More