Centre for Women in Business

Oak Bay HR: Redefining Recruitment with Purpose and Partnership

Posted July 29, 2025

Categories

CWB News

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

Posted July 29, 2025

Categories

CWB News

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

Posted July 15, 2025

Categories

CWB News

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

Posted June 24, 2025

Categories

CWB News

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

Posted June 12, 2025

Categories

CWB News

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

Posted May 20, 2025

Categories

CWB News

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!

Posted May 5, 2025

Categories

CWB News

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…

The August House: A Boutique Inn Redefining Hospitality in Nova Scotia

Posted April 30, 2025

Categories

CWB News

Nestled in the historic town of Windsor, Nova Scotia, The August House is not just a place to stay but a thoughtfully conceived hospitality experience that merges design, connection, and community impact. With 11 curated…

CWB Member News – Sea Change CoLab Taps into Leadership Growth Through AMMP

Posted April 22, 2025

Categories

CWB News

Sea Change CoLab’s Corrie Melanson has been diving deep into leadership and business development this winter as part of the Advanced Management and Mentorship Program (AMMP) through the Centre for Women in Business.AMMP is designed…

Member News: Tutor Doctor Expands Personalized Tutoring Services Across HRM

Posted April 14, 2025

Categories

CWB News

Tutor Doctor is proud to announce the expansion of its personalized, one-on-one tutoring services across the Halifax Regional Municipality. Led by Zahra, an experienced educator with nearly 20 years of international teaching experience, Tutor Doctor…

CWB News

Step in. Connect. Thrive.