We mean business
On March 8, the world celebrates women’s economic, social, cultural, and political achievements on International Women’s Day. Starting February 27, our community will run the 5th Annual International Women’s Week (IWW).
Throughout IWW 2023, choose from over 25 powerful events to participate in; there's something for everyone. Visit our calendar to see for yourself!
IWW is far more than a set of activities. It is a powerful driver for long-term, sustainable change. Individuals and organizations have joined forces under the same goal - to inspire, equip and empower more women. Together, we strive to help create a critical mass of successful women leaders from every walk of life who significantly impact our economy and society.
We are here for all women
Information is power
Our mission is to help create a critical mass of successful women leaders from every walk of life who significantly impact our economy and society. To achieve this, it’s essential to reflect on where we are today.
Here is some of what we know:
31.4%
is the average gender gap that remains to be closed globally.
2%
of venture capital raised in 2021 was raised by female founders.
3%
of C-Suite executives are women of colour.
– Women in the Workplace 2020, LeanIn.Org in partnership with McKinsey
13.5%
the percentage of venture capital partners that are women.
To advance the status of women, it will take
all of us working together.
Ways to get involved
Thank you to our 2023 Title Sponsor
BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund
Reach more people
You're hosting an event or initiative, or maybe an application deadline is approaching. Whatever it is, our community should know about it. So send us the details through our online form, and we'll promote it in our calendar and through our email blast.
Upcoming Event
Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs MeetUp Ottawa
CoWorkly 261 De Montréal Road #310 Ottawa, ON K1L 8C7
February 16, 2023
6:30 PM
Upcoming Event
Market Research Techniques and Resources (Virtual)
February 14, 2023
1:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Winning SEO with Google Business Profile (Virtual)
February 21, 2023
2:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Winning SEO with Google Business Profile (In Person)
Bayview Yards
February 21, 2023
2:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Embrace Equity in Black Women’s Health: Help Educate Future Generations
Bayview Yards
February 27, 2023
6:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Validating Your Business Idea (In Person)
Bayview Yards
March 13, 2023
1:00 pm
Upcoming Event
A Conversation with Laura Ipsen, President & CEO of Ellucian
Bayview Yards
March 13, 2023
1:00 pm
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