February 1-22, 2023


Enjoy live presentations from top experts, participate in critical conversations and panel discussions, and network with other business advisors, financial advisors, marketing experts and leaders from across the women's entrepreneurial ecosystem.


Did we mention it would be fun?! Join Mentimeter quizzes before each session, be entered into daily prize draws and be sure to attend the 2nd annual Toast! recognition celebration where we raise a glass to our colleagues across the country.


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The WEOC X National Conference is completely free for members, and $99 for non-members.

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When one woman rises, we all rise.

Stacy’s Pita Chips continues its longstanding commitment of championing women-owned businesses with the announcement of its inaugural Canadian Stacy’s Rise Project Class, a grant and mentoring program for women entrepreneurs. For the first time, the Stacy’s Rise Project opened its applications to women founders based in Canada, expanding the impact of the program beyond the U.S. with the help of a new Canadian partner, Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC).


We are thrilled to help announce the first Canadian Stacy's Rise Project Class:


Carolyn Simon (Toronto, ON),

founder of Choose Life Foods


Elaine Tan Comeau (Coquitlam, BC),

founder of Easy Daysies Ltd.


Jolene Johnson (Tobique First Nation, NB), founder of Wabanaki Maple


Kristyn Carriere (Edmonton, AB),

founder of 7 Summits Snacks


With the support of WEOC, the grant recipients were selected from applications received from across the country. Each founder will receive a $15,000 CAD grant, and gain access to a once-in-a-lifetime mentorship opportunity with PepsiCo Foods Canada and Frito-Lay leadership. 

Meet the winners
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The Finance Cafe

Six-part course starts February 16


The Finance Cafe is Canada’s first gender-focused business financial learning program designed to help women entrepreneurs – and those who support them – explore behind the numbers.


“I loved EVERYTHING about this course. I think it's something that needs to be discussed often - and more freely! I thought it was incredibly informative. They were easy to talk to, they made it a safe place to discuss finances and I just thought the delivery was exceptional!” 


Created and delivered by Shannon Pestun, a proud Cree Métis woman, business strategist and former banker and Shauna Frederick, chartered professional accountant and CFO On the Go, we invite you to this unique financial learning cohort to WEOC advisors.


Registration Fee:


WEOC Members: Free

Non-members: $299

Register

Rise, a film by Nisha Ganatra,

written and narrated by Rupi Kaur,

produced by Hello Sunshine


Stacy’s is teaming up with some of today’s most renowned storytellers to share the journeys of powerful women of yesterday and today, illustrating their ups and downs – because no journey to success is linear. When progress feels stalled or under siege, going back to our roots can spark the fire we need to create greater change. The stories, voices, and fortitude of those who came before are a rich reserve of resilience, inspiring us towards progress and propelling us into the future.

Watch the short film

A look ahead to spring events 2023


With the return to in-person events the calendar is quickly filling up for spring 2023! One of the biggest events is of course the 2023 WBENC National Conference, held March 20-23, 2023 in Nashville. Early-bird registration closes February 23.

UPCOMING EVENTS


Feb 1-22:

WEOC X: Exchange, Expand, Explore


Feb 9-10:

WBE Canada's 2022 National Conference


March 2:

StrikeUP 2023: Growing Forward



March 23:

WBENC National Conference


Join the WEOC Community

Become part of a network of entrepreneurial advisors from across the country by becoming a WEOC member. All member organizations are easy to find at weoc.ca, listed under Find a Member Organization, our most searched page.

WEOC Members


Women Entrepreneurs*

Community Futures Manitoba

Community Futures Saskatchewan

Export Navigator

The Forum

Manitoba Entrepreneurial Hubs

Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs*

PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise*

Réseau des femmes d'affaires du Quebec*

Trenval Business Development Group

WeBC*

Women's Enterprise Centre Manitoba*

Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan*

Women in Business New Brunswick/Femmes en affaires Nouveau-Brunswick



*WEOC Board Member

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Welcome New Member: Evol


Operating in Quebec’s 17 regions, Evol is an organization financially supported by the Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation (MEI) and the Government of Canada. Evol’s mission is to contribute directly to the creation, growth and acquisition of diversified and inclusive businesses that generate positive impacts in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its financing offer, combined with a personalized guidance experience and adapted complementary services, enables women and men entrepreneurs build sustainable and prosperous businesses.

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The Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada’s network of members is spread across many territories. We respect and honour the shared land on which we live, work and play. We are committed to understanding our shared past and moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation.