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Join Canada Post, Shipnerd and Export Navigator's Export Advisors for a practical 90-minute session on shipping smarter. Learn how postal and courier options compare for SMEs, what recent de minimis changes mean for cross-border sales, and explore market realities in the U.S., E.U., and Asia. Hear practical strategies from B.C. businesses that have successfully adapted […]
Join our friends at BC Food and beverage for their upcoming webinar on November 6th. They'll be joined by guest speaker, Francis Parisien (Senior VP of NielsenIQ Canada), who will unveil the latest trends in grocery in Canada. Canadian consumers are becoming less brand-centric and more focused on fulfilling specific needs. While they are buying […]
Registration Now Open: The Forum E-Series presented by RBC The Forum Entrepreneur Series (E-Series) presented by RBC is back for the fall. E-Series is an intensive program for self-identifying women, non-binary, and trans-femme entrepreneurs who want a comprehensive education in business and entrepreneurship. E-Series runs from November 18 - December 4, with virtual sessions on […]
We’ve been building something beautiful—come see what it’s all about! Over the past 30 years, WeBC has connected with thousands of women across the province—women who uplift others, spark ideas, and help their communities grow. And through all those conversations, one question kept coming up: How can we build more of a community? We’ve been […]
Registration Now open! The Forum Entrepreneur Series (E-Series) presented by RBC, is back for the spring. E-Series is an intensive program for self-identifying women, non-binary, and trans-femme entrepreneurs who want a comprehensive education in business and entrepreneurship. E-Series runs from May 27 - June 12, with virtual sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays of each […]
Registration Now Open! We’ve partnered with Ollo Metrics to bring you a live online webinar to help you leverage Google Ads to reach more customers and grow your business while avoiding costly pitfalls! Members $65 / Future Members $80 Register Here!
Join Angie to understand what your relationship is with Social Media and how to make it a strong and positive one so it's not something that holds you back in your business. You have a relationship with social media. If it's a not-so-good one, it can be holding you back from putting yourself out there, […]
Exciting news! The 7th Okanagan Angel Summit is here, and we’re ready to make waves in BC’s innovation ecosystem. This annual investment event brings startups and investors together to connect, grow, and shape the future of BC tech. Whether you’re ready to pitch your big idea or eager to join the ranks of accredited investors, […]
A workshop designed to teach and inspire entrepreneurs how to implement newsletters in their business’ marketing strategy. We will go over the benefits of a newsletter as well as strategies and newsletter elements you will be able to apply specifically to your own business. Through this session, you will not only understand the importance of […]
This workshop is led by an experienced lawyer and includes the 1 hour workshop as well as 1 hour of one-on-one time for each business to work on their own website terms of use. The workshop will empower you with the knowledge and tools to create a robust and legally compliant terms of use for […]
Enhance your business’s visibility and professionalism using Google’s powerful suite of tools. This workshop will show you how to create and optimize your Google Business profile to stand out in local search results and attract more customers. You'll also learn how to effectively use tools like Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Maps to streamline operations, […]
On March 26, 2025, WEOC in collaboration with partners across the country is hosting a Community Forum to bring together industry experts, business leaders and women entrepreneurs to hear how the tariff uncertainty is affecting them. This interactive session will be facilitated by Leah Gilbert Morris, Vice-President Public Affairs and International Relations, Export Development Canada. […]
