International Women’s Day

Join us for our International Women’s Day breakfast celebration on Friday morning, March 6th from 7:30-11:30am at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront.

Grab a coffee and be in community with women-identifying and gender diverse business owners and their supporters at CWB’s largest annual event and Atlantic Canada’s biggest IWD celebration. Learn from other leaders – and hear their inspiring stories – as we celebrate together all that is happening in the incredible world of women entrepreneurs!

Pricing:

• $65 for individual tickets
• $650 per table of 10 for members

SOLD OUT.

This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” explores how generosity fuels growth in business, leadership, and community. Through a series of powerful talks, five inspiring women will each share a story showing that giving happens at every stage of business – sparking momentum, building connection, and opening doors.

Together, these stories will leave you with a renewed sense of joy, empathy, motivation, courage, and hope, and a reminder that you don’t have to wait until you’re bigger to give – your business can be part of this movement right now.

Featured Speakers

Starting Out – The Spark of Generosity
Princess Octavious, P3 Hair and Beauty Supplies
How giving early in business – even when resources were limited – can spark trust, community, and unexpected opportunity.

Growing Together – The Power of Reciprocity
Kerra Aucoin, KA Social Media Consulting
How sharing knowledge and opportunity builds confidence, collaboration, and collective success.

Building Intentionally – The Gift of Purpose
Kyla Derry, Intimately U
Finding empowerment and direction through purposeful giving—aligning what we do with the impact we want to create.

Leading Visibly – The Strength of Advocacy
Jennifer Vey, Temporary Experts Social Enterprise
Giving voice and visibility to others as a catalyst for systemic change and community progress.

Looking Forward – The Circle of Mentorship
Mara Vizzutti, New Avenue Leadership
How giving through mentorship strengthens the next generation of leaders and ensures lasting growth.

SOLD OUT.

We’re happy to welcome back the vendor marketplace! Visit our incredible lineup of vendors before and after our breakfast and speaker session!

This year we are happy to feature the following CWB clients, sponsors, and ecosystem partners:

• Adanne Designs
• Boutique Eatery
• Davira International
• DB Pearlz
• Halifax Tides
• Maskwiomin
  
• Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women
• The Soap Company of Nova Scotia
• Voda Retreats
• Rousseau Chocolates
• Elemental Dreamer
• Intimately U
• Black Bow Gift Company
• SM mocktails

SOLD OUT.