Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC)

Of course we all want to feel empowered, but empowerment alone is not going to close the gender pay gap, make the funding landscape more fair or remove systemic barriers for women and non-binary business owners. You deserve respect. You deserve fair access to opportunities. Forget Empowerment. You deserve #EconomicEquity. We advocate for and represent the diverse voices of more than 1.2 million self-identified women and gender-diverse self-employed and small business owners across Canada.  We offer our community of entrepreneurs networking, monthly events, partner discounts and connection, while also advocating for your rights as a business owner. Want to be a part of advancing Economic Equity? Join us! https://canwcc.ca/join/

You: I want to create engaging, attractive and original content for my business Also you: I don't have time to create brand new original content every day; I'm busy running my business. Are you feeling the push and pull between taking the time to create original marketing content and using AI to create content for you? Then you should join us in *30 MINUTES*, September 19 at 1 PM ET for a webinar all about creating content with originality hosted by CanWCC member Afton Brazzoni. Afton is the founder of Scribe National, a content strategy and writing studio that partners with B2B technology and leadership companies, as well as entrepreneurs. What you'll learn in this webinar: ℹ️ The Importance of Originality ℹ️ How to Master Research-Driven Content ℹ️ Explore how to leverage AI tools effectively without compromising the authenticity and credibility of your brand's content ℹ️ Q&A session to gain insights for your business Everyone is welcome to join this free group learning session. Register now: https://bit.ly/3ME9H4R #MarketingContent #AITools #ContentCreation

💻🚀Calling all Women in Tech. Are you ready to unlock the Ultimate Women+ in Tech Experience with Elevate Festival? ✨Purchase a pass to Elevate Festival, Canada’s most influential tech + innovation event, before September 20th and you will be entered to win 1 of 50 spots for the prize package valued at over $2500!  What’s even better, use our code when you book ELEVATEULTIMATECANWCC to get an additional 20% off! The Ultimate Women+ in Tech experience includes: ✅Access to two Meet and Greet Book Signings with some of our featured speakers + a free copy of their books: 📕 Kara Swisher - Burn Book (Oct 2)  📕 Tegan and Sara - Crush (Oct 3) ✅Skip the line with guaranteed access to the official Elevate Festival after-party  ✅1 ticket to Roadmap to Billions (Sept 29 - 30), a Toronto tech conference built to showcase the brilliance of Black Women in Tech. ✅1-year membership for TOAST, a membership portal to help women in tech find mentorship, support, and growth opportunities.  ✅BONUS: A chance to be one of 1 of 15 people who get their pass upgraded to a Trailblazer pass ✨Want to enter? Purchase an #ElevateFest2024 pass between now and Sept. 20 for your chance to be 1 of 50 lucky winners! Learn more: ElevateFestival.ca/Women    #contest #techevent #womenintech

💡 It’s pretty eye-opening to learn that while women own 31% of Canadian businesses, we receive only 3% of venture capital funding. I’ve always felt that these numbers don’t reflect the talent and potential out there, and it’s a challenge many of us have felt firsthand. That’s why I’m beyond excited to be part of the Flip The Script Fall Cohort with Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC)! 🎉 Over the next six months, I’ll be working with an amazing group of entrepreneurs to not only learn how to have those tough investor conversations but to flip the narrative and claim the space we deserve. Through AI simulations, peer support, and practical learning, this program is about more than just securing funding—it’s about changing the game. For me, this journey is also about growth—both for my business and myself - and the best part? I get to do it alongside a community that truly understands the challenges and the opportunities ahead. While this cohort is already full, #CanWCC is constantly creating opportunities to connect. If you’re ready to grow your network and make an impact, check out their Monthly Community Networking events: https://canwcc.ca/join/ Here’s to challenging the status quo—one step at a time! 🚀✨

Today is international #EqualPayDay. Equal pay is an incredibly important part of economic equity. “Equal pay for equal work” was a rallying cry of the suffragettes demanding voting rights, and we’re still fighting for it today. Closing the pay gap is important not only for women but also for our economy. Swipe through these images to learn how close we are to #EqualPay now, estimated timelines to achieving parity and ways to take action. #EconomicEquity #PayGap

CanWCC has been proud to represent women and gender-diverse individuals from its very beginning. We have created a community where they can safely voice their needs, challenges, and wins. As we recruit our next Board of Directors, we encourage people to apply who can share perspectives on the needs and challenges of 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs in Canada. You can apply now using this link: https://bit.ly/3S3oqtc Other board opportunities can be reviewed on our careers page: https://canwcc.ca/careers Feel free to share with individuals or groups you think may be interested! pk mutch Stephanie Jeremie Chris McMartin Leanne Muir Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF)

Jenna Cloughley, our Director of Membership & Engagement, was in attendance at the WBE Canada Supplier Diversity Day event in Winnipeg yesterday. Thank you, WBE Canada, for this great event! Here is CanWCC member and Spark E Safety President & CEO, Johanna Wood on stage at yesterday's event.

As a solopreneur, you’ve done it all. Now it’s time to expand your business but feelings of overwhelm and uncertainty are holding you back from hiring your first employees or contractors. Join Adriana Scali, CHRL, MA from LinkHR Inc., a Trusted Partner and member of CanWCC, for a comprehensive 4-week program "Me to We: Hiring your First Employees & Building your Dream Team." This program will provide us with the advice and knowledge you need to hire your first team members, build your DREAM TEAM, and grow your business confidently and successfully. Learn how to identify the talent you need, define roles and responsibilities, interview effectively, create your desired workplace culture, and much more to prepare you to become an Employer of Choice! Included in this program: 1. 4 virtual 60-minute workshops held weekly and led by Adriana Scali, Certified Human Resources Leader & seasoned HR Consultant. 2. 1 individual consultation session for 30 minutes with an experienced HR Professional to answer all of your questions. 3. A bundle of Employer Resources (guides, checklists, tip sheets, and templates) to help you write job descriptions, create a hiring plan, design an onboarding program, etc. 4. A supportive peer community to ask questions, obtain support, gain ideas, share wins and challenges, and remain accountable. For details, please see https://lnkd.in/gF9V9iY7. When: Every Friday from 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST from October 25 - November 15, 2024. Registration: To secure your spot, complete the registration by October 18th at https://lnkd.in/gF9V9iY7. An early bird discount is provided for registrations completed by October 11th. Don’t miss this chance to elevate yourself and your business!

Stay ahead of your taxes with this 90-minute webinar tailored for diverse women and non-binary self-employed individuals (T1). Led by liaison officers from the Canada Revenue Agency - Agence du revenu du Canada (CRA), this session is your go-to resource for your 2024 business taxes. Join us on Wednesday, September 18 at 1 PM ET to delve into crucial topics like business tax obligations, fundamental bookkeeping concepts, common tax pitfalls, and discover useful tools and services provided by the CRA. Take advantage of this opportunity to interact with liaison officers and get your pressing tax-related questions answered. Whether you're filing as a business or an individual, if you're in business, this session is crafted for you. Important note: This isn't financial advice; it's practical guidance to streamline your tax filing process effectively. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3TqtLvh This event will not be recorded – Make sure you join live! (Members, you’ll have another chance to attend at our Member’s only date on October 2) #BusinessTaxes #YearEnd #2024Taxes

We're looking forward to YSpace, York University's Fireside chat tomorrow night!