Thank You for 20 Years of Support

On May 30, 2015, Women's Enterprise Centre celebrated 20 years of growing women entrepreneurs in BC. View this thank you message from our CEO Laurel Douglas, and check out an infographic of our 20 year impact.

Catalyst for Growth Events a Success!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Catalyst for Growth events around the province.

We hosted over 430 attendees in 5 cities to generate strategies for advancing women as senior leaders, as entrepreneurs and in trades and emerging sectors. And we learned from Dr. Valerie Young how to overcome the Impostor Syndrome.

Check out this video summary of the tour.

Start Taking Action

Here are three ways you can get involved now:

1. Take the Leadership Challenge and track your progress on advancing women. The confidential survey will help you apply recommendations from the Women as a Catalyst for Growth Action Plan.
2. Make a pledge to #BeHerChampion with the "It Starts with One" campaign. Help a woman take her business to the next level by sharing your knowledge and experience.
3. Register now for the BC Economic Forum on October 23, 2015 in Vancouver.

Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2015 Mentoring Program

Reserve your seat in our Peer Mentoring program and learn from experienced business owners how to increase productivity, find balance and develop a growth mindset. Groups starting in Cranbrook, Kelowna and more - find out if you're eligible!

We're also offering Taking the Stage® in Smithers and Nanaimo - an exciting program to help you step forward, develop your leadership presence and influence and inspire others.

The Gender Gap in BC’s Economic Activity: BC Action Plan Released

The report identifies key barriers and solutions to increasing the economic impact of women in BC, and outlines ways that government, industry and individuals can support women's economic impact.

Summer Clean Your Social Media

When was the last time you reviewed your social media strategy? This summer is a great time to audit your social media, revisit your strategy and see what works. Start by:

1. reviewing your profile page
2. checking your social media analytics
3. analysing your successful channels
4. understanding your social media content performance

Need help? Women’s Enterprise Centre can do a comprehensive audit of your Facebook and Twitter accounts. We'll review your profile, followers, activity, content and links to help you determine where you should focus your energy and how you can maximize your ROI in social media.

Plus, get a FREE social media resource guide when you sign up for the social media audit service.