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Grow Now – Christy Silvestri

Posted September 23, 2022

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Our Grow Now program helps emerging Atlantic Canadian technology companies build and scale their tech. Christy Silvestri, founder of QuickFacts Inc recently took part.  Christy started QuickFacts Inc. in 2020 to help insurance brokers have…

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Welcome, Tamasha Fernando

Posted August 31, 2022

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A very warm welcome to our newest CWB team member, Tamasha Fernando who is stepping into the role of Project Lead, Propelling Women Forward, and leading our Grow Now program.  Tamasha has 10 years of…

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Women to Watch; Entrepreneurs Building Our Communities – Winner Videos

Posted August 4, 2022

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As part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, CWB and the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) hosted a video contest, asking women business owners from across Nova Scotia to send in short videos documenting…

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CWB seeking proposals for virtual Power Lunch Leaders

Posted August 2, 2022

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Once more the Centre for Women in Business (CWB) is offering members an opportunity for exposure with the 2022/23 CWB Power Lunch series!  As a business owner and member, you are invited to share your…

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Cooking to Inspire

Posted May 24, 2022

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From the age of eight Frances Dadin-Alli has had a passion for cooking. Originally from Nigeria, she is ready to bring her cultural cuisine to Halifax, as she starts her own take-out kitchen, opening June…

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We’re Hiring!

Posted May 13, 2022

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The Centre is looking to fill our position for, Project Lead, Propelling Women Founders.   The Project Lead will work collaboratively within the Atlantic Canada ecosystem with other organizations dedicated to the advancement of female…

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Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Business Award

Posted April 22, 2022

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The CWB congratulates all winners and finalists of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Business Awards. We would like to give a special shout out to our members and CWB clients who were nominated and…

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Trade Mission to Florida and Jamaica 2022

Posted April 10, 2022

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Looking to grow or expand your markets in the Caribbean and Latin America? The Centre for Women in Business, together with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Beyond Ventures and M&C Latin Consulting, will host an…

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And the Winner is!

Posted March 11, 2022

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This year our International Women’s Day celebrations looked a little different. We wanted to give the spotlight to Nova Scotian women business owners and entrepreneurs to learn about them and their businesses. That’s why we…

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Welcoming our new Grow Now 2022 cohort

Posted February 23, 2022

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We’d like to extend a warm welcome to the participants in the next session of Grow Now. Our spring cohort, starting March 4th, includes nine female tech founders from across Canada.  Be sure to check…

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