51 ASSOCIATIONS Invest Nova Scotia Company Description Invest Nova Scotia is the provincial business development agency of Nova Scotia, Canada. We work to promote economic growth and community economic development, supporting businesses small and large, new and new to Nova Scotia. Objectives To gain insight into opportunities for women-owned, Nova Scotia companies within US supply chains. Invest Nova Scotia 701-1800 Argyle Street Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3N8 Canada Website: https://www.investnovascotia.ca LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/invest-nova-scotia/ Scottina Jackson, BBA, CITP Export Development Executive Tel.: +1 902-221-4772 [email protected]
52 Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs(NLOWE) Company Description NLOWE HELPS WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS, START, GROW, & ADVANCE IN BUSINESS. Whether you are just starting out with a business idea, or you have new plans to expand your already established business, NLOWE offers all entrepreneurial-minded women in Newfoundland and Labrador access to quality information, valuable connections, and exciting opportunities for development and growth. We focus on women-owned businesses at all levels of development and growth. We have business advisors and program consultants all across Newfoundland and Labrador that can give you great advice and information. Our network brings women business owners together so you can connect, grow and succeed in today’s competitive and exciting business environment. Website: https://www.nlowe.org/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/newfoundland-and-labrador-organization-of-womenentrepreneurs-nloweTwitter: @nlowe_org Jennifer Bessell Chief Executive Officer NLOWE Tel : +1 709-754-5658 Email: [email protected] Réseau des Femmes d'affaires du Québec 58 Glencoe Drive, Suite 102 Mount Pearl, NL A1N 4S9 Canada
53 PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise Created in 1995, PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise is an award-winning organization that supports the largest women-centred peer lending network in North America. Supporting diverse women at all levels of business growth in urban, rural, and remote communities of Ontario is paramount to their success. PARO promotes exporting, providing funding, training, support for delegates of trade missions, and follow-up for women in business. PARO’s experienced team understands the unique challenges that women face at every stage of business growth while balancing their varied responsibilities. PARO collaborates with many partners to support enhanced outcomes for women entrepreneurs. As the Ontario Loan Fund Partner for WEOC, PARO works with women entrepreneurs to complete their business plan and application, applying for up to $50K. Most recently Rosalind’s award-winning leadership of the PARO Centre has been recognized and celebrated as a “Top 10 Admired Women Leaders 2022” by Industry Era Women Leaders. Website: https://www.paro.ca LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/parocentreforwomen'senterprise Instagram: @paro.centre Facebook: facebook.com/paro.centre Twitter: @PAROCentre Rosalind Lockyer Chief Executive Officer & Founder, PARO Centre Board Member (Ontario), Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada Tel.: +1-807-625-0328 Email : [email protected] Karen Lynn Evans Lead Business Counsellor Tel.: +1-807-625-0328 Email : [email protected] Consultants Supporting PARO Trade Mission Penny Tremblay, Founder of the Sandbox System, Mediator, Trainer, Author, Workplace Relationships Expert Email: [email protected] Tel.: +1-705-358-3396 Josie L. Mousseau President, Export & Business Development Consultants Email: [email protected] Tel.: +1-613-410-4994 PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise 105 May Street North, Unit 110 Thunder Bay, Ontario
54 RFAQ - Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec Company Description The RFAQ is a wealth creation movement that forges lasting relationships with all stakeholders. Our network is a brand in motion. It reflects all of the economic activities that animates the community of business people in Québec and must carry the voice of its members on the issues they are facing. It radiates beyond the territories, beyond its members and beyond its activities. Objectives We want to stimulate Women entrepreneurship and the influence of businesswomen throughout the Canadian and International markets. Website: http://www.rfaq.ca LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reseaudesfemmesdaffairesduquebec Twitter: @ReseauRFAQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RFAQofficiel Ruth Vachon President RFAQ - Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec Email: [email protected] Tel: +1 514-521-2441 Cell: +1 514 942-9802 Nada Zogheib Director - Economic development programs RFAQ - Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec Email: [email protected] Tel: 514-521-2441 Cell: +1 514 570-0334 Lise Blondin Senior consultant - Economic development programs RFAQ - Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec Email: [email protected] Tel: +1 514-521-2441 Cell: +1 514 377-8046 Isabelle Lemieux Associate DEMERS BEAULNE / representing RFAQ Email : [email protected] Cell: + 1 514-867-9813 Stéphanie Ménard / / representing RFAQ Associate DEMERS BEAULNE Email: [email protected] Cell: +1 438-884-5383 Réseau des Femmes d'affaires du Québec 476 Jean-Neveu #200, Longueuil, Quebec J4G 1N8 Canada
55 Women Business Enterprises Canada Council (WBE Canada) Company Description Women Business Enterprises Canada Council (WBE Canada) is a Canadian non-profit organization with its goal being to bring corporate and government buyers and Canadian Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) together. WBE Canada certifies majority-owned, managed, and controlled women’s businesses. They provide a range of programs and services to assist WBEs in better accessing business opportunities with major corporations. This includes training and education, through annual conferences, workshops and webinars, and mentoring programs and networking events with like-minded businesswomen and corporate members. WBE Canada also provides its corporate members with forums, tools and techniques to broaden and strengthen their goals. Website: https://wbecanada.ca/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/wbecanada Twitter: @WBECanada Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wbecanada/ Silvia Pencak President & CEO WBE Canada LinkedIn : https://ca.linkedin.com/in/silviapencak Ezgi Cagatay Member Community Lead WBE Canada LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ezgi-gizemcagatay?trk=public_profile_browsemap WBE Canada 401 Bay Street, Suite 1600 Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2Y4 Canada
56 WeBC Company Description WeBC is a not-for-profit organization that has supported women business owners across British Columbia, Canada for nearly three decades. Offering business loans and expertise, accessible training and resources, plus regionally-based mentors, we provide sustained support that women can access at every step in their business journey. Our holistic approach means we get to know the woman behind the business so we can connect her with the right networks, capital and resources to help her business grow and thrive. Website: https://we-bc.ca/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/thewebc Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWeBCnews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWeBC/ Shauna Harper CEO WeBC Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/theshaunaharper Tel: +1 250.868.3454 ext 203 Melanie Rupp Senior Director, Loans & Advisory Services WeBC Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/melanierupp Tel: + 1 250.868.3454 ext 203 WeBC Suite 201, 1726 Dolphin Avenue Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9R9 Canada
57 WEConnect International Company Description WEConnect International is a global network that connects women-owned businesses to qualified buyers around the world. WEConnect International helps drive money into the hands of women business owners by enabling them to compete in the global marketplace. WEConnect International connects member buyers to women-owned sellers globally, enhances their capabilities to transact business and instills confidence that sellers meet buyers’ standards for women-owned businesses. Website: https://weconnectinternational.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/weconnect-international Twitter: https://twitter.com/weconnection Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WEConnection Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weconnectinternational/ Stephanie Fontaine Regional Director for Canada and the US WEConnect International Tel: +1 416-454-7132 Email: [email protected] WeConnect International 1100 H St, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005 USA
58 Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC) Company Description Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC) is the national association of professional business support organizations dedicated to the success of women entrepreneurs, and the authority on women’s entrepreneurship in Canada. Member organizations operate under provincial mandates and provide an array of services including skills development in critical business management topics, connections to financing and trade development opportunities. We also facilitate peer-to-peer networking among business owners and mentoring through business community volunteers. Our member organizations each have over 22 years of service delivery experience to women entrepreneurs across Canada. Combined, the six current founding member organizations have a network of over 90,000 female business owners coast to coast, and we continue to grow. Website: https://weoc.ca/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/women-s-enterprise-organizations-of-canada Twitter: https://twitter.com/weocanada Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WEOCanada/ Alison Kirkland CEO Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC) Tel: +1 204-819-7311 Email: [email protected] Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC) 607-167 Av. Lombard Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0V3 Canada
59 Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan (WESK) Company Description As a non-profit, membership-based organization of over 1,200 members and growing, our main goal is to help you start, grow, and scale your business in Saskatchewan. Our focus is bold – we value innovation and empowerment as we support women who are on the relentless pursuit of their dreams. WESK is elevating the entrepreneurial experience by connecting you to like-minded professionals, so you can further your business, gain insight, and find your people. We offer our members access to business advising, financing, training, and networking events — giving you endless possibilities to unite with empowered entrepreneurs of every age, stage, and culture. So, if you’re looking for small business funding as you start a business in Saskatchewan, or you’d like to grow your business with us, our services are affordable, and the return is priceless. Website: https://wesk.ca/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/women-entrepreneurs-of-saskatchewan-incTwitter: https://twitter.com/wesk306?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WESK306/ Miriam Johnson CEO Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan (WESK) Tel: +1 306-477-6281 Email: [email protected] Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan (WESK) 200-1965 Broad Street Regina SK, S4P 1Y1 Canada
60 GOVERNMENT PARTNERS Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) At BDC, we know business owners. We’ve been working with them for more than 75 years. We know their challenges and we understand their needs. And we want them to grow and succeed. We support small and medium-sized businesses in all industries and at every stage of growth with money and advice. We are the Business Development Bank of Canada. We are BDC. Nadine El Saddi, BDC Regional Manager, Client Diversity 5, Place Ville-Marie Suite 400 Montreal, QC, H3B 5E7 Email: [email protected] Tel: +1 514-223-3355 Laura Didyk, BDC - VP, Client Diversity Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.bdc.ca/en LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/bdc Instagram: @bdc_ca Twitter: @bdc_ca Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) The Edison, Suite 1310, 150 - 9th Avenue SW Calgary AB T2P 3H9 Canada
61 THE TRADE COMMISSIONER SERVICE CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING CANADIAN COMPANIES Canada’s trusted and well-equipped companies are ready to do business with you. To get started, contact your trade commissioner, who is ready to help and answer any questions you may have: Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta Zaineb Kubba Consul / Trade Commissioner Phone: + 1 404-532-2022 Email: [email protected] Address: 1175 Peachtree Street, N.E. , Suite 1700, Atlanta, GA 30361-6205 USA Website: www.Atlanta.gc.ca Find a trade commissioner
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