We are excited to welcome Nick Balkaran - Director and Tower Lead, Strategic Sourcing; North America Procurement at Manulife as a featured speaker at our WBE Canada Supplier Diversity Day event in #Winnipeg on 📅 September 16th! Nick will lead our Corporate Showcase: Key Elements of Implementing Supplier Diversity Programs. This insightful session will highlight best practices for building successful supplier diversity programs, followed by a Q&A where you can understand how supplier diversity increases revenue, as well as innovation and retains top talent. A special thank you to Manulife for sponsoring our Winnipeg event! Your support is making a huge impact in advancing diversity and inclusion in supply chains across Canada. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity. Registration is closing next week! REGISTER NOW! Winnipeg: https://lnkd.in/e3MYzN3A Calgary: https://lnkd.in/e7ws_Y3b #SupplierDiversity #WomenInBusiness #WBECanada #Manulife #SupplyChainInnovation #DiversityAndInclusion #winnipeg #calgary #winnipegsmallbusiness #calgarybusiness
WBE Canada
Non-profit Organizations
Toronto, Ontario 4,924 followers
We bridge the gap between Canadian women-owned businesses and larger corporate & government buyers.
About us
WBE Canada (Women Business Enterprises Canada Council) is a non-profit organization and certifying council for Canadian women-owned businesses. We certify Canadian businesses that are at least 51% owned, managed and controlled by women, introduce them to opportunities with our government and corporate members, and provide best practices resources and training on how to do business with large organizations. We also advocate for supplier diversity in Canada, and partner with governments, women’s business centers and other women-based communities across Canada. If you run a Canadian women-owned business, visit wbecanada.ca/get-certified now to learn how you can access larger corporate buyers in Canada and the US. If you’re a corporate or government buyer, learn how you can access our certified women-owned business suppliers and get support for your supplier diversity program at wbecanada.ca.
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https://wbecanada.ca
External link for WBE Canada
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- supplier diversity, women-owned business, WBE certification, and supply chains
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401 Bay St
Toronto, Ontario, CA
Employees at WBE Canada
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Jody Steinhauer
Impact Matchmaker | Social Entrepreneur | Employee Engagement Expert | Broker of Goodness | International Speaker | Author
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Jamie Crump (she/her)
Author: Backstage Pass: Pulling the Curtain Back on the Business of Supplier Diversity
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Mary Anderson
Retired President WBE Canada
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Barbara Mowat - GroYourBiz Ltd. President and Founder
GroYourBiz is a membership organization offering monthly peer business Advisory Boards for women entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the…
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💥💥💥 Huge Announcement! We are beyond excited to announce that Manulife will introduce our Keynote Speaker - Cassie Campbell-Pascall, at the 2024 WBE Canada National Conference & Expo! 🎤 Hear firsthand from Cassie as she shares her journey of resilience, leadership, and breaking barriers in male-dominated fields 🏒. We are honoured to have Cassie, one of Canada’s most celebrated athletes 🥇, kick off our conference and share her inspiring story! Don’t Miss Out! Tickets are available here: https://wbeconference.ca/ Cassie Campbell-Pascall is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and former captain of the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team. She made history as the first woman to provide commentary on Hockey Night in Canada and is a dedicated advocate for women's sports and several charitable organizations. She has been inducted into the Canada Sports Hall of Fame and the Order of Canada. 🇨🇦 Manulife - A champion of women entrepreneurs’ opportunities, a dedicated WBE Canada Corporate Member, and the Supplier Diversity Leader sponsor for the 2024 WBE Canada National Conference and Expo! We are looking forward to seeing you there! #WBEConference #WBE2024 #CassieCampbell #WomenInBusiness
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Exciting News! WBE Canada’s B2B Matchmaker is back, and it's going virtual on October 1-2, 2024! Certified WBEs, this is your chance to pitch to corporate and government buyers. 👉Corporate members, head to your Toolbox for registration. 🛠️ 👉WBEs register here: https://lnkd.in/gq8E8jPg Let’s build strong partnerships together. #WBECanada #WomenOwnedBusiness #SupplierSuccess
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Looking for fresh, nutritious, and sustainable greens? Bramble Hill Farm - Canada has got you covered! Learn about their year-round production of microgreens and the impactful partnerships such as the one with Sobeys they're forging in Nova Scotia. Read all about it in the latest issue of WBE Canada Magazine on page 6. https://lnkd.in/eVqV4Ehe 🌱🌍#microgreens #womenowned #womeninbusiness #diversesupplier #sustainability #sobeys
Bramble Hill Farm: Nourishing Nova Scotia and Beyond
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🏆 💫 WBE Canada's 2024 Excellence Awards Nominations are now EXTENDED! The Awards will showcase & celebrate Canada's best & most deserving women-owned businesses, supplier diversity leaders and organizations championing women business owners! Submit your nomination before September 13! Send your nominations today! https://lnkd.in/e2WFpg4K #2024ExcellenceAwards #WBEconference #WBEcommunity #WBECanada #supplierdiversity #supplierdiversityawards #supplierdiversitycanada #nomination
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📣 Calling all procurement professionals! Are you considering reviewing your overall procurement strategy and curious about supplier diversity? Whether you are considering or have already started a strategy, you won’t want to miss this incredible event! Why should you attend? 🔹Learn about Supplier Diversity: Industry leaders working with WBE Canada will share insights and challenges experiencing with supplier diversity in Canada 🔹Expert Insights: We will unveil groundbreaking research findings from the “Fast-Track to Supply Chains” project, supported by ISED through the Women’s Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) Ecosystem Fund and discuss the next steps to remove the barriers, supporting economic growth in local, regional, and national communities 🔹Actionable Strategies: Take away useful and actionable steps to start diversity in your procurement practices and supply chain Don’t miss this opportunity to support women-owned businesses and drive change in your organization. Let's make diversity a priority! 🗓️ When: September 16, 12:45 PM - 5:45 PM CDT 📍 Where: Winnipeg, MB 🔗REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/gE6f9BN9 #SupplierDiversity #WomenOwnedBusiness #Networking #DiversityAndInclusion #WBECanada #CorporateResponsibility
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Are you a #WomenEntrepreneur who is doing or trying to do business with the Government of Canada? You are invited to our Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain #MentoringSessions in #Gatineau on September 10th and in #Calgary on October 17. You will have the opportunity to learn about programs that support underrepresented groups in accessing federal contracting opportunities and to meet with Government of Canada experts and various supplier councils like: WBE Canada and Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC). Register for free today! Gatineau : https://ow.ly/iFyq50SP5n6 Calgary : https://ow.ly/KGfC50SP5nU #DFSCMentoring2024 #SupplierDiversity
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✨ From Personal Pain to Corporate Purpose: Real Talk Candles ✨ In 2019, Rachael-Lea Rickards faced severe anxiety after a random assault. Candle-making became her refuge, leading to the viral success of Real Talk Candles. Now, Real Talk Creative is redefining corporate gifting with authenticity and connection. Read her powerful story in WBE Canada Magazine's latest issue. #CorporateGifting #RealTalkCandles #Inspiration #WBECanada #Leadership 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ewgX3RGJ
Turning Personal Pain to Purpose: The "Real Talk" Journey
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Corporate and Government Buyers: Looking for certified WBE suppliers? WBE Canada’s Virtual B2B Matchmaker on October 1-2, 2024, is the perfect platform to discover new suppliers in all spend categories. Connect one-on-one with women-owned businesses ready to meet your procurement needs. Don’t miss out—register today! https://lnkd.in/gq8E8jPg #SupplierDiversity #BusinessNetworking #WBECanada
B2B Matchmaker
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DID YOU GET YOUR EXPO BOOTH? 🥁 ❗️NEW THIS YEAR❗️ SELL your products and services directly at your booth! Expo booth opportunity: ✅ Meet prospective corporate and government buyers ✅ Increase your brand visibility ✅ Broaden your connections with other business leaders Choose from the following options: 🔸Shared - Budget-friendly option 💰 🔸Basic 🔸Deluxe Learn more about your booth options and special promo offer at the WBE Canada Expo page: https://lnkd.in/gQ3J6xef For selling at WBE Canada Expo certain terms and conditions apply. #wbeconference #expo #holidayshoppingguide #exhibiting #tradeshow #exhibition #businessconference #womenowned
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