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Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum
June 20, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Theme: Women Entrepreneurship in Canada- Unique Challenges, Resilience and Optimism
About this event
Join us online for the Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm on June 20, 2022.
The morning portion of the forum will focus on Policy Issues and Systemic Barriers faced by Women Entrepreneurs.
During the afternoon portion, you’ll hear directly from Women Entrepreneurs who have received support from small business development programs and you will also hear from entrepreneurs who are excelling in non-traditional sectors including Transportation, Logistics and Construction!
10:00 am – Remarks from our Featured Presenters
- Susana Vaz, Manager Business Growth Services, Economic Development and Culture Division
- Cheryl Blackman, General Manager (A), Economic Development and Culture Division
- Dr. Wendy Cukier Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy, and Founder of the Diversity Institute, Toronto Metropolitan University
10:30 am – Our First Panel Discussion will focus on the State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada with Cheryl Blackman moderating.
Featured Panelists:
- Andrea Robinson, President/CEO Robinson Global Management
- Nadine Spencer, President/CEO of the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA)
- Shannon Pestun, Senior Adviser, Business and Finance, Women’s Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH)
1:00 pm – The first afternoon Panel will feature success Stories from Women Founded Companies who have accessed Enterprise Toronto’s grant programs. This panel will be moderated by Felicity Scherk – Small Business Advisor, City of Toronto
Featured Panelists:
- Panelist: Julia Haist Founder, Ernie’s Icebox
- Panelist: Emefa Kuadey, Founder, Israella Kobla Ltd.
- Panelist: Kari Zalik, Founder, Bad Parade