News

Celebrating 17 years of strategic direction and impact

Published: October 14, 2020

A huge thank you from the CWB team to our fearless leader Tanya Priske who celebrates her work anniversary today with the Centre for Women in Business. Tanya has been a leader in the economic…

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Welcome new CWB members!

Published: October 1, 2020

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our new & returning members for September 2020! Connect with our members through our CWB Business Directory.    New members: Tara Andrews, Tara Joy Andrews Illustrator & Designer…

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The Tare Shop celebrates two years in business

Published: September 28, 2020

Saturday, October 2 marks two years since The Tare Shop opened on on Cornwallis Street in Halifax. Congratulations to Kate and her team on this milestone! We are #CWBproud of your business journey. To celebrate,…

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Black Harbour Distillers selling out while Atlantic competitors shift production

Published: September 25, 2020

Jamie Landry of Black Harbour Distillers is interviewed and profiled in the Chronicle Herald on her first year in business, experience throughout COVID-19, and success with new products including cotton candy vodka. Read the article…

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Doodle Lovely celebrates six years in business

Published: September 21, 2020

Congratulations to Melissa Lloyd of Doodle Lovely who is celebrating six years in business! Doodle Lovely creates products and mindfulness exercises to bring calm, focus and confidence. To celebrate, they are offering 15% products on…

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MSVU, CWB join Atlantic universities offering region-wide virtual events for student entrepreneurs

Published: September 21, 2020

Seven universities in Atlantic Canada are co-ordinating efforts to engage and support student entrepreneurs by hosting virtual workshops this fall, including Mount Saint Vincent University through the Centre for Women in Business. Female students across…

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Condolences to family & friends of Sylvia Booth

Published: September 18, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a former Centre for Women in Business colleague, Sylvia Booth. Sylvia passed away on Monday, September 14. Sylvia joined the CWB team in 2003…

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Congratulations to RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award Finalists

Published: September 17, 2020

Congratulations to all award winners and finalists for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award finalists that were announced today. We are #CWBproud to see women on the east coast represented and celebrated. A special shout out…

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Elsie Morden wins National Change Markers Award

Published: September 14, 2020

Congratulations to Elsie, founder and CEO of No Time for That Anti-Bullying Society (NTFT), on winning the National Change Makers Award from Alan Doyle’s Dollar a Day Foundation. NTFT has been added to the Dollar…

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Oyster Promo launches new 50,000 in 4 campaign

Published: September 11, 2020

Last week, Jane and her team at Oyster Promo launched a new campaign – 50,000 in 4. Their goal is to sell 50,000 Made in Canada reusable custom face masks in 4 months and donate…