WEC Receives $200K to Help Women Entrepreneurs Contribute to BC Economy

We’re delighted to receive funding for our new 30-month project, BC Women as a Catalyst for Economic Growth, which will bring discussions that began at the BC Economic Forum in the fall to regions throughout BC.

We’re Celebrating 20 years in 2015!

Did you know that, since 1995, we’ve carried out over 52,000 business advisory sessions? This year we’re celebrating our twenty year anniversary and we want you join us – stay tuned for more info as we bring our festivities around BC!

5 Things You Need to Know About the Canada Jobs Grant

1. You can get help with training costs for employees or yourself – up to $10,000 per person!
2. Training from Women’s Enterprise Centre is eligible for the grant, including our popular Grow Your Business Webinar series!
3. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2015, and read on to find out more...

WEC Clients Represent at Small Business BC Awards

Congratulations to Origin Gluten-Free Bakery (Best Employer Semi-finalist), Vancouver Tumblebus (Best Immigrant Entrepreneur Semi-finalist) and Cottage Quilting (Premier’s People’s Choice Nominee). WEC is proud to sponsor the awards ceremony where winners will be announced on February 26^th – get your tickets today!

Northern BC: Win up to $10,000 Cash

Futurpreneur Canada has launched ThriveNorth, a business challenge for youth (under 40) from the Northwest Region. Submit your unique business idea to win specialized training, mentoring, up to $10,000 cash and more – but hurry, the deadline is February 6!

Attn: Northern BC Entrepreneurs and Investors

Join us at the 2015 Northwest Growth Conference, March 6 & 7 in Prince Rupert. The conference will offer expert speakers highlighting opportunities from major investments in the Northwest and workshops in the areas of business start-up, succession, access to capital, large project procurement and growth planning.

Check out WEC’s workshop, Grow Your Business So It’s Right for YOU with Dawn McCooey, or stay tuned to find out how you can schedule an appointment with Business Advisor and Trade Specialist, Sandra Light. Get your tickets now!

Your Mentor Could Be Waiting

We just have a few spots left in our Peer Mentoring Groups! We're almost ready to launch in Vancouver, Victoria, Cranbrook, Prince George, Kelowna, Vernon and Courtenay. Learn more and apply today.

Closed for Business? Researcher Wants Your Feedback

If you've ever closed or exited a business, you can help in a qualitative research study on female-owned business closures/exits. Aisha Abbas, PhD Researcher at Adam Smith Business School in Glasgow, is looking for former or current female entrepreneurs who are willing to be interviewed. Email Aisha to participate in the study.