Supporting Big Dreams – WEOC
| Supporting Big Dreams! Earlier this year we were fortunate to have three WEOC National Loan Program loan recipients speak at the WEOC X: Exchange, Expand, Explore national conference. They shared their entrepreneurship journeys, as well as their experiences accessing funding. We are sharing some of what they shared on our social media channels this summer, beginning with this short clip from Nancy Broten from Life Outside Gear Exchange talking her experience working with WEOC and WESK.  Mark April 18, 2024 in your calendar and get ready to head to Toronto for the WEOC Leadership Conference. More information coming in early fall! New Workshop – November 2, 2023 Trauma of MoneyNovember 2, 2023 Develop your understanding of how financial trauma, shame, disruptions and scarcity can all impact your work with women entrepreneurs. Building off of our amazing WEOC X 2023 session with Chantel Chapman, this 2.5 hour interactive workshop is designed by the experts at Trauma of Money specifically for those working with entrepreneurs. The workshop will delve into topics like: Trauma of Money ExplorationFinancial ShameThe Psychology of ScarcityMoney Disruptions Participants receive Digital toolkits with worksheets and resources to support the session Chantel Chapman was recently featured in an article in the New York Times, How to deal with financial trauma  Register Now Coming UpAugust 15-18 – LGBT Trade Mission. Join the CGLCC on its next international Trade Mission to Denver, Colorado! September 21-23 – Go for the Greens brings women-owned businesses with corporations, government agencies and nonprofits in sunny Florida for three days of networking and events. September 28 – The Startup Canada Tour makes stop #3 in Calgary. We hope to meet you there! October 9-13 – Team Canada Trade Mission to India, led by the Honourable Mary Ng Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development MORE EVENTS Find a memberUpcoming EventsNews BLOGResourcesLoan Program Join the WEOC Community!Become part of a network of entrepreneurial advisors from across the country by becoming a WEOC member. All member organizations are easy to find at weoc.ca, listed under Find a Member Organization, our most searched page. Advocates Alberta Women Entrepreneurs*The ForumNewfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs*PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise*Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Quebec*WeBC*Women’s Enterprise Centre Manitoba*Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan* *WEOC Board Member Champions Centre for Women in Business, Nova ScotiaCommunity Futures ManitobaCommunity Futures SaskatchewanExport NavigatorEvolSmall Scale Food Processor AssociationTrenval Business Development GroupWomen in Business New Brunswick/Femmes en affaires Nouveau-Brunswick Join WEOC’s national network of organizations – Become a member!  WEOC members have exclusive access to our Learning Library, an evolving collection of online tools and resources. Membership also includes access to WEOC events and training sessions, and a way to connect through one-on-one and group discussions with peers across the countryConnect with us about membership LEARN MORE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP WeBC Launches National Growth Peer Mentoring Group This Fall, WeBC is launching a brand new Growth Peer Mentoring Program for women business owners, and applications are now open. Virtual groups are available across Canada in both French and English, in partnership with The Forum, SDECB and WEOC. Thanks to grant funding from the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, this program is FREE but spots are limited. Learn more or apply at go.we-bc.ca/PeerGrowth Presented by WeBC in partnership with The Forum, SDECB and WEOC. Funded by the Government of Canada through the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.   Get in touchBecome a Visionary Corporate PartnerWe value the relationship with our corporate partners and work with them in a spirit of collaboration to move forward our mandate to support and grow women’s entrepreneurship in Canada. Benefits include: Build brand awareness for your company throughout the vast women’s enterprise ecosystemRepresentation (logo and links) on WEOC.ca and through social media channels and monthly newsletter (50%+ open rate).Exclusive sponsorship opportunities for WEOC events, content and programmingAccess targeted DEI training for your staff Check out our partnership page Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada | weoc.ca The Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada’s network of members is spread across many territories. We respect and honour the shared land on which we live, work and play. We are committed to understanding our shared past and moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation. |
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Business Mentor & CEO at Grow Vantage & Ask For Directions Training
Business Mentor at Ask For Directions Training and Grow Vantage
Patricia is the Business Mentor and owner of Grow Vantage and a Past President of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce. She applies over 30 years of business experience (from start-up to corporate) to mentor entrepreneurs. Since 2011, she has held over 6,500 coaching and training sessions in-person and online. Through Ask For Directions Training, her entrepreneurial training program (and parent company Grow Vantage), and as a business coach, she works with start-ups who are new (or who have lost traction) to design, launch and grow their businesses. Along with 20 other expert instructors she teaches strategies in marketing, sales, communications, and finance, as well as practical techniques to increase productivity, and manage their businesses. In other words, everything entrepreneurs need to learn to grow and run their businesses successfully, and avoid the costly mistakes they can't even see coming - that lead to delays in growth and getting stuck.
Patricia is the Business Mentor and owner of Grow Vantage and a Past President of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce. She applies over 30 years of business experience (from start-up to corporate) to mentor entrepreneurs. Since 2011, she has held over 6,500 coaching and training sessions in-person and online. Through Ask For Directions Training, her entrepreneurial training program (and parent company Grow Vantage), and as a business coach, she works with start-ups who are new (or who have lost traction) to design, launch and grow their businesses. Along with 20 other expert instructors she teaches strategies in marketing, sales, communications, and finance, as well as practical techniques to increase productivity, and manage their businesses. In other words, everything entrepreneurs need to learn to grow and run their businesses successfully, and avoid the costly mistakes they can't even see coming - that lead to delays in growth and getting stuck.
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- (Updated) Members of Ontario’s legislature choose Donna Skelly as first female Speaker - April 18, 2025