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Community News: Halifax-Born, Women-Owned Candle Company Expands Across Atlantic Canada

Posted January 6, 2026

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Burning Flame Candle Company is a Halifax-born, women-owned brand founded by Lauren Burke, with a strong focus on Nova Scotia and local production. What began as a home-based business has grown into a regional brand…

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Community News: Building a Home for 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada

Posted December 11, 2025

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Sea Change CoLab is thrilled to announce the launch of the newly redesigned ACE Project website: a powerful, user-friendly hub built to support organizations on their accessibility journey.The new site features an expanded Resource Hub,…

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The Centre for Women in Business Welcomes Federal Budget 2025 as a Plan for Renewal, Resilience, and Shared Prosperity 

Posted November 5, 2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2025  The Centre for Women in Business Welcomes Federal Budget 2025 as a Plan for Renewal, Resilience, and Shared Prosperity  Joins WEOC in advancing women entrepreneurs as partners in Canada’s…

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Community Spotlight: From Frustration to Transformation: How Aigility Hub is Making AI Human

Posted October 23, 2025

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For Melissa Lloyd, the heart of AI adoption has little to do with the tech itself and everything to do with people.  “Aigility Hub was born out of deep frustration I experienced in my other…

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Community News: Building a Home for 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada

Posted October 17, 2025

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The Queer Atlantic Business Hub is taking shape, a new initiative designed to bring together 2SLGBTQIA+ business owners, entrepreneurs, and community partners from across Atlantic Canada.  Funded by the Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)…

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Celebrating 10 Years of Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: The RBC AYWE Story

Posted October 6, 2025

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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the RBC Advancing Young Women in Entrepreneurship (AYWE) program! A decade of empowering women, building businesses, and creating a lasting community of support. Through its partnership with The…

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From Burnout to Business Owner: A Journey of Risk, Resilience, and Reward

Posted September 22, 2025

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After decades in the automotive dealership world, the long hours and relentless pressure finally took their toll pushing Denise Garagan to start Denny Dealer Services.   “I was burned out,” Denise admitted. “The endless hours, the…

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Coffee Talk: Brewing Connection and Support for Women in Business

Posted September 15, 2025

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When COVID-19 lockdowns forced many business owners into isolation, adapting to new ways of working and connecting became essential. That’s exactly where The Centre for Women in Business’ virtual Coffee Talk program fit in. Quickly…

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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Across Canada: CWB Advisory Board

Posted August 19, 2025

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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…

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Supporting Families, One Loved One at a Time: Inside Greywave Senior Care Consulting

Posted August 11, 2025

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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…

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