On May 13, 2022, the Surrey Board of Trade hosted the 13^th Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards, presented by Prospera Credit Union.

IFUNDWOMEN

For women who have big ideas, IFundWomen can make them happen. Start your journey, get coaching, get funding, make connections or hire a freelancer.

SCOTIABANK WOMEN INITIATIVE?

The Scotiabank Women Initiative? is a signature program designed to increase economic opportunities for those who identify as women or non-binary to provide unbiased access to capital and tailored solutions, bespoke specialized education, holistic advisory services and mentorship. 

WORKFORCE - LABOUR OUTLOOK

The Government of Canada is advancing women?s economic empowerment with the first-ever Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES), a nearly $6 billion investment to increase  access to the financing, talent, networks and expertise to start up, scale up and access new markets.

MINISTER NG LAUNCHES CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE INCLUSIVE WOMEN VENTURE CAPITAL INITIATIVE

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, has announced a call for applications to deliver the Inclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative a new $15 million investment under the $6 billion Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.

GENDER & MINORITY EQUITY

Pay gaps between four designated groups (women, people with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and visible minorities) and men remains a consistent problem for the Canadian economy. Check out the Surrey Board of Trade's policy that was adopted by the BC Chamber of Commerce. Take the pledge to prioritize pay parity. 

METRO VANCOUVER'S TRANSIT SYSTEM AND WOMEN

The Surrey Board of Trade issued a letter to TransLink calling for immediate action to improve safety measures for women on public transit.

 CANADIAN WOMEN-ONLY BUSINESS MISSION TO JAPAN DECEMBER 2022

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, with strong support from public and private sectors, will lead the 2^nd Canadian women-only Business Mission to Japan (in-person), from December 5 to 9, 2022 focused on health care and clean technologies.

WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP KNOWLEDGE HUB

The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub is proud to present the See it. Be it. Database, which is a resource featuring profiles of successful women entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, sectors, experiences and regions across Canada.

INTERESTING LINKS

The Impact of Canada?s $10/Day Childcare Plan on Women, Families, and the Economy - An Interview with Dr. Gordon Cleveland 

Resources for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs: An Analysis of the Current Supports Available in the Ecosystem

Mikwam Makwa Ikwe (Ice Bear Woman): A National Needs Analysis on Indigenous Women?s Entrepreneurship

The Benefits of Laughing in the Office

The State of Women?s Entrepreneurship in Canada 2022

Larger Companies Collaborating with Small Businesses are Offering Up Their Reach ? and Their Expertise

DELIA Microloans For Women-Owned Businesses Across Canada

 SURREY BOARD OF TRADE NOMINATION DEADLINES

August 10, 2022 - Surrey Environment and Business Awards Nomination Deadline 

August 22, 2022 - Surrey Arts and Business Awards Nomination Deadline 
September 7, 2022 - Surrey Business Excellence Awards Nomination Deadline

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