New virtual program helps self-employed women and gender-diverse individuals price their services, communicate their value, and build a more consistent sales pipeline. – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Toronto, ON — August 4, 2026 — The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) today announced applications are open for Sales Strategies for Solo Earners, a free, three-month program for self-employed women and …
MEDIA RELEASE: Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce Launches Flip the Script Investment Readiness Skills Training Programs
TORONTO, ON – Tuesday July 28, 2026 – Canada doesn’t have a shortage of investment-worthy women entrepreneurs. It has a shortage of women who have been given the same opportunities to prepare for investment as everyone else. Today the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) announced the public launch of Flip the Script, an investment readiness skills training program that …
MEDIA RELEASE: CanWCC Launches Strategy that puts Canada’s One Million Self-Employed Women at the Centre of Economic Power
TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2026 /CNW/ – Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is making a clear and decisive move: putting Canada’s self-employed women and gender-diverse individuals where they belong – at the center of economic policy, advocacy, and influence. There are one million self-employed women in Canada. One in four or 250,000 of them are racialized, 54,000 are Indigenous; 180,000 live in rural areas. They are personal support workers, artists, …
MEDIA RELEASE: Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce Responds to Federal Budget 2025: Applauds WAGE Investments, Calls Out Missed Opportunities
One of the most disappointing omissions in Budget 2025 is the lack of a government commitment to allocate a set percentage of federal procurement spending to women-owned businesses as part of the Buy Canadian Policy.
MEDIA RELEASE: Applications Open For The Flip The Script Investment Readiness Program
– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Toronto, Canada – November 5, 2025– The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Flip the Script Investment Readiness Program (FTS IRP). The FTS IRP is a practical training program designed to help women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs take control of their funding journey. Participants will gain the tools …
The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce Expands Support for Entrepreneurs with New Health Benefits Plan
April 14, 2025 [Toronto, Canada] – The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is proud to announce the launch of the CanWCC Health Benefits Plan in partnership with longtime collaborator Ken Doody. Together with his business associate, Emanuela Messina, they have created a much needed, accessible and affordable health benefits solution for entrepreneurs and the self-employed, addressing a critical need …
Important Update from CanWCC
Like many non-profits, CanWCC relies heavily on project grants to sustain our work. Although we have a strategic plan to reduce our dependence on grants, the pandemic set us back by at least two years. Now, with our current funding set to expire at the end of March, CanWCC will be forced to temporarily operate at a reduced capacity starting …
MEDIA RELEASE: Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation Relaunches with New Investment Readiness Programming to Support Canadian Founders
– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 17, 2025 [TORONTO, CANADA] – The Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) is excited to announce its official relaunch, unveiling dynamic new initiatives designed to support Canadian entrepreneurs. At the heart of IEF’s relaunch is the introduction of their Business Financing & Investment Readiness Programs, supported by a new scholarship program being launched to ensure …
MEDIA RELEASE: CanWCC Hosts “Flip the Script: Beyond the Pitch” – A Flip the Script Program Culmination and Product Launch
– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Toronto, Canada – March 14, 2025– The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is proud to announce Flip the Script: Beyond the Pitch, a groundbreaking event marking the culmination of its Flip the Script program. Taking place virtually on March 27, Beyond the Pitch is open to entrepreneurs and supporters from across Canada. Flip the …
MEDIA RELEASE: Canadian Women’s Chamber Of Commerce Announces Start Of Term For New Advisory Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [TORONTO, ON. February 4, 2025] – The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is excited to announce its newly appointed Advisory Board members, a dynamic group of thought leaders, innovators, and industry experts who will play a key role in supporting the organization’s mission to advance gender and economic equity for women business owners across Canada. “We …