Spotlighting Women Entrepreneurs
Canadian women entrepreneurs are critical to the economic success of communities across the country. At the same time, they often face unique barriers when starting and growing their businesses and have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
To celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th we want to highlight women owned businesses. We are trying to verify how many women owned businesses are currently in Bloor West Village BIA. If you are a woman business owner please complete a quick survey (takes less than 1 minute). Only one response per business please. Survey Link
In addition, for March 8th, we are creating a slideshow video for social media. If you are a woman business owner and would like to be included, please email Rachel, our Social Media/Community Manager: rachelmahon@bloorwestvillagebia.com
NOTE: If you have been featured on our social media we will use that photo, and if there are only women in the photo. We have pulled some images from social media already for business owners.
For any questions, contact Rachel via email or Instagram @bloorwestvillagebia
Resources for Women Entrepreneurs
Women in Trade – Export Development Canada (EDC)
Insurance solutions to protect your exports, working capital and financing options.
Woman entrepreneur – Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financing to fuel growth.
Women in Technology (WIT) Fund – Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Venture capital for Canadian technology businesses.
Futurpreneur Canada
Financing, mentoring and support for aspiring Canadian entrepreneurs aged 18–39.
On April 28th, Attend The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale
Watch some of Canada’s most promising women entrepreneurs pitch their business visions for the chance to walk away with $25,000
Attend virtually for FREE!
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm PST | 9:00pm - 10pm EST
What to expect: Meet the Finalists and Mentors, hear their pitches and vote live! Opportunities to bid in an online silent auction. A fun event to gather your team, family, and friends for a virtual viewing party
Online ticket price: FREE - individual ticket to watch virtually
Please consider adding a DONATION to The Forum to your registration. Event information
Upcoming BIA Events & Promotions
Reminder: March Break, Monday, March 14 – Friday, March 18
Pay It Forward Day! Thursday, April 28 – Help create a ripple of goodness across the Bloor West Village BIA
Easter, Saturday, April 16 - Easter Bunny visits Bloor West Village
Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8 – Mother’s Day in the Village
Father’s Day, June 16 – 19 – Bloor West Village Sidewalk Sale to coincide with Father’s Day Celebration
Summer Street Fest, Saturday, July 16 – A Bloor West Village Summer Fun Celebration
Ukrainian Festival, Sept 16,17,18 – Annual Bloor West Village Tradition
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