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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Across Canada: CWB Advisory Board
Published: August 19, 2025
At the Centre for Women in Business (CWB), we believe that every woman entrepreneur in Canada deserves access to the tools, resources, and support necessary to build a thriving, sustainable business. With over 30 years…Supporting Families, One Loved One at a Time: Inside Greywave Senior Care Consulting
Published: August 11, 2025
After more than three decades working as a social worker with older adults and their families, Marie-Claire Chartrand recognized a critical gap in senior care services, one that left countless families overwhelmed, confused, and without…Easy Street Diner: Elevating Comfort Food with Heart and Hustle
Published: July 29, 2025
In the heart of Halifax’s Fairview/Clayton Park area, Easy Street Diner has quickly earned a reputation as a comfort food staple. Co-founded by Kelly-Jo Beck, alongside partner Lalanya Kaizer (a chef with 10+ years in the industry)…Oak Bay HR: Redefining Recruitment with Purpose and Partnership
Published: July 29, 2025
When Rebecca Coleman founded Oak Bay HR she had a bold vision: to reimagine recruitment through a lens of strategic partnership and purpose. Based in Halifax, the boutique firm specializes in leadership hiring across Atlantic…A Celebration of Growth, Confidence, and Community: Reflections on the SPICE Graduation
Published: July 29, 2025
As we reflect on the recent Specialized Program in Cooking Entrepreneurship (SPICE) Graduation, there’s a powerful sense of pride and purpose. The evening was more than just a celebration, it was the culmination of months…Lemonade Communications: Building a Business on Collaboration, Authenticity, and Intention
Published: July 15, 2025
When Emily Sollows first considered becoming an entrepreneur, she wasn’t convinced it was the right path, especially on her own. “I knew I wanted to start a business,” she says, “but what held me back…Transforming Women Led Businesses Through Digital Innovation: Introducing the EDGE Initiative
Published: June 24, 2025
At the Centre for Women in Business (CWB), we are committed to evolving alongside the needs of women entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia. Our newest program, the EDGE Initiative, offers unique support for how non-tech businesses…How ML Family Counselling is Transforming Mental Health Care in Nova Scotia
Published: June 12, 2025
As June marks Pride Month across Canada, and around the world, it becomes more than a celebration of LGBTQ2S+ identity—it’s a call to reflection, action, and advocacy. For Michelle Labine, founder of ML Family Counselling,…Engineering a New Era: Women, Leadership, and Sustainable Business
Published: May 20, 2025
Tate Engineering Inc., founded by Roxanne Tate (MASc., FEC, P.Eng., CEM, GGP), offers energy, project, and construction management consulting with a strong focus on sustainability and client partnership. At its core, the firm is not just…Member News: PowerUp Leadership Turns Seven!
Published: May 5, 2025
The team at PowerUp Leadership is proud to celebrate our 7th anniversary with exciting growth and milestones.This year, we were selected as the exclusive strategic vendor for leadership coaching by both the Region of Peel…