Member News

10 Women Entrepreneurs Doing Business in Boston

Published: January 26, 2021

From finance and leadership coaching to agri-food and digital media, Nova Scotia women-led businesses are finding success across multiple sectors. Meet 10 of these engaging entrepreneurs during the Virtual Trade Mission to Boston for Women owned/led Businesses. Organized…

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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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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,…

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Melanie Taljaard now one of three Certified Hubspot Trainers in Canada

Published: December 7, 2020

Congratulations to Melanie Taljaard of More In Store on becoming a Hubspot Certified Trainer! There are less than 100 Certified Trainers around the world, with two other agency partners in Canada with employees with this…

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Elsie Morden named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 30 Under 30

Published: December 3, 2020

Long-time member Elsie Morden has been named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 30 Under 30 this year by Atlantic Business Magazine in recognition of the positive impact she is making through story and song. Congratulations,…

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Struggle, strength, togetherness & resilience from women in NS

Published: December 1, 2020

Long-time member, former CWB WBI Regional Business Facilitator, and MSVU Alumna (BBA ’95), Karen Dean, has fulfilled her lifelong dream to publish a book and says it has surpassed her wildest dreams. In October, Karen…

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How two women entrepreneurs joined forces during COVID-19

Published: October 26, 2020

Kerry Maher has been a member with the CWB since 2017. She is the owner of Freshii in Scotia Square, a healthy fast food alternative. She also teaches golf and fitness. Cheyenne Rose was a…

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How women-owned small businesses are adapting their business to stay profitable during pandemic

Published: October 19, 2020

Patty Howard, the owner of Kitchen Door Catering, is one of the business owners benefiting from the support of the Centre for Women in Business’s recovery program. Continue reading the article in The Chronicle Herald.…

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Be part of the community haul with Symplicity Designs!

Published: October 19, 2020

2020 has been a hard year for many Nova Scotians, especially local businesses. Community Haul is a new subscription box that features exclusively Nova Scotia businesses and arrives on doorsteps monthly. Community Haul, partnered with…

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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,…