Innovating Canada
Startup and Scaleup
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It’s About More Than Investment: Advocacy for Women Entrepreneurs
Startup Canada’s program Startup Gov encourages early-stage female founders to reap the benefits of interacting with government entities on their entrepreneurial journeys.
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We Can Do Better, Together: Where Government and Women’s Entrepreneurship Intersect
Government relations (GR) is deemed by many as an intimidating space – it’s complex, multi-faceted, and often paved with red tape and seemingly closed doors for new players. I have dedicated my career to being a connector in this space and breaking down these barriers. Over the last few years, an area of focus has...
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Women Are Winning in Camrose, Alta. – Creating a Vibrant and Thriving Community for Women-Owned Businesses
Offering plenty of support and amenities, Camrose, Alta., is a great place for women entrepreneurs to set up shop and succeed. What’s behind the high number of successful female entrepreneurs in Camrose, Alta.? For one thing, the former sleepy retirement city has seen an influx of young families over the last decade, bringing with them...
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Experience Ventures: Connecting Startups to Early Talent
Experience Ventures, powered by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at UCalgary, enables students to make an impact alongside real-world innovators.
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Women Business Owners Need Advocacy and Access to Capital
Why does Canada need a chamber of commerce for women? The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is Canada’s first and only chamber of commerce that explicitly represents and advocates for woman-identified and non-binary entrepreneurs and business owners. Launched in 2018, CanWCC is a national organization representing approximately 1.2 million business owners across the country....
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Forget Networking. Try Relationship Building.
Building a successful small business takes a lot of time and energy, so it’s good to have a network to draw support from and help you grow. In addition, you’re more likely to move forward as a business and group by surrounding yourself with people with similar drive and ambition. Your network is your competitive...
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Startup or Scaleup, North Bay is the Place to Be
With a 15-minute work-to-home commute, affordable living, and natural beauty, including vast lakes, trail networks, and ski hill in the middle of the city, North Bay’s quality of life is matched only by its burgeoning innovation ecosystem. Located just a three-hour drive north of the GTA, the City of North Bay’s connected network of business supports come...
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How Online Sales Are Taking Small Businesses to the Next Level
Small business in Canada is huge. They represent most of the country’s businesses and contribute to our communities’ economic and social health. Tens of thousands of Canadians have been following their passions and finding success growing their businesses or becoming “accidental entrepreneurs” by turning hobbies into a business with eBay. Diversified market is good for...
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The Future of Entrepreneurship is Female: How WEOC is funding Female Business Ventures
“They wouldn’t lend to someone like me.” That was among the striking comments from a recent national survey of more than 1,000 women entrepreneurs in Canada, and it was endorsed by 40 per cent of respondents across all intersectional groups. With funding from the department of Women and Gender Equality, the Women’s Enterprise Organizations of...
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A Great Product Plus Great Support Help Pizza Pizza Franchise Owners Succeed
Pizza Pizza’s commitment to equal opportunity and diversity with both customers and franchise owners is a recipe for success. Everyone Deserves Pizza. That’s Pizza Pizza’s latest campaign and an insight into their corporate philosophy. For over 55 years, the Canadian pizza company has been welcoming customers of all types with opportunities to enjoy pizza their...
