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Local café takes first online orders with thanks to the Women in Business Implementation Fund

Published: January 26, 2021

Every year, locals and tourists are drawn to the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. On any clear, sunny day you will find – abiding by local regulations and from six feet apart –…

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Expanding into new markets with thanks to the Women in Business Implementation Fund

Published: January 18, 2021

In April, the national Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) released an update on the disproportionate impact that COVID-19 has on women business owners across the country.  Women business owners are more likely to be found…

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CWB reopens fund to support women business owners in Nova Scotia *now closed*

Published: January 7, 2021

We are pleased to reopen the Women in Business Implementation Fund (WiBIF) to assist women entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia to access business supports in response to COVID-19. The funds will help source support for small-scale…

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CWB launches dedicated program for female tech founders

Published: January 6, 2021

We are #CWBproud to launch Grow Now, a virtual, peer-to-peer learning program dedicated exclusively to women in tech who want to build and scale their business in 2021 and beyond. This program combines support and…

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Welcome new members!

Published: January 4, 2021

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our new and returning members for December 2020. Visit our CWB Business Directory to see members by category. New members Theresa Myra, Career Catalyst Atlantic Rebekah Rad, Voda Retreats…

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CWB holiday closure

Published: December 17, 2020

Happy holidays from the full team at the Centre for Women in Business! Please note that we will be closed beginning Friday, December 18, 2020 at 4:30pm. We will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021…

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Connect with the CWB in 2021

Published: December 17, 2020

Happy holidays from the Centre for Women in Business! From the full team, we wish you a happy, healthy, and restful holiday. Our team will certainly be using this time to reflect, relax, and recharge.…

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Challenge accepted: Women across Nova Scotia pitch business ideas for $5K

Published: December 15, 2020

Every morning we accessorize. We pick out an outfit, jewelry, shoes. What some people may not consider as an accessory though, is hair. For some of us, that means how we style it. For those…

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CWB launches Pay It Forward holiday campaign

Published: December 14, 2020

Every December, we host an annual, signature CHEER event to celebrate the holidays and successes of the year with our members. This year, our celebrations will look a bit different. Instead of hosting an in-person…

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The gift of membership and community

Published: December 9, 2020

At a time where being together has not been possible, it has become clear that connection is critical to our well-being both personally and professionally. For most, that sense of connection comes from family, friends,…