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CWB launches second annual Nova Scotia Start Up Challenge

Posted October 19, 2020

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The Centre for Women in Business and Ryerson University Diversity Institute are pleased to announce the second annual Nova Scotia Start Up Challenge for immigrant women entrepreneurs. The Start Up Challenge encourages and supports immigrant…

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Be part of the community haul with Symplicity Designs!

Posted October 19, 2020

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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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Welcome back to the CWB, Nasil!

Posted October 15, 2020

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We are pleased to welcome back our business advisor, Nasil Nam from her maternity leave. Nasil returns to the CWB team as our Project Lead, Propelling Women Founders. In this new role, Nasil will work…

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Celebrating 17 years of strategic direction and impact

Posted October 14, 2020

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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!

Posted October 1, 2020

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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

Posted September 28, 2020

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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

Posted September 25, 2020

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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

Posted September 21, 2020

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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

Posted September 21, 2020

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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

Posted September 18, 2020

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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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