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Our WBE Onboarding is a quick hit 30-minute session where newly certified women-owned businesses come together to learn more about the WEConnect International network, get tips and advice as well as learn about upcoming events. If you want to make the most of your certification and the network, make sure you attend. Open to all WEConnect International certified businesses in North America
Register in advance – Sessions are held monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm ET. For your invitation, please email us: certification-canusa@weconnectinternational.org
February 19, 2025 at 1pm ET
March 19, 2025 at 1pm ET
April 16, 2025 at 1pm ET
May 21, 2025 at 1pm ET
June 18, 2025 at 1pm ET
July 16, 2025 at 1pm ET
August 20, 2025 at 1pm ET
September 17, 2025 at 1pm ET
October 15, 2025 at 1pm ET
November 19, 2025 at 1pm ET
December 17, 2025 at 1pm ET
Our Meet & Greet for WBEs is an hour-long session where newly certified women-owned businesses come together to introduce themselves to the WEConnect International team and to other women-owned business representatives. It’s an opportunity to leverage the community for tips and advice and to ask questions.
If you want to make the most of your certification and the network, make sure you attend. This session is open to all WEConnect International certified businesses in Canada and the US as well as international businesses with interest in expanding to North America.
Join us for the first event in EY’s Connecting Women Entrepreneur Series, designed exclusively for women business owners. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded women, share experiences, obtain expert knowledge and build lasting professional relationships.
Speakers:
Dr. Mauricio Zelaya, EY’s Chief Economist and Schulich School of Business lecturer, along with Huzaifa Akhtar, a Senior Manager in EY’s Strategy and Transactions group, will provide an Economic Outlook for 2025.
Following the Economic Outlook discussion, Tiki Cheung and Rachel Rodrigues will discuss key strategies small to medium sized businesses can consider given current uncertainties.
Rachel is a Partner at EY, where she leads the EY Private Assurance practice in Canada. Her expertise lies in guiding entrepreneurial ventures and high-growth entities in various sectors, with an emphasis on the consumer and healthcare industries. Rachel also serves as the National Director for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Program in Canada, a program that is at the forefront of celebrating and elevating the nation’s most innovative entrepreneurs.
Tiki is a partner in EY’s Valuation, Modelling & Economics Group; She provides valuation advisory services across multiple sectors, but with a focus on the technology and life sciences sectors. She is also the national co-leader of EY’s Entrepreneurial Winning Women program in Canada, a mentorship program with a goal towards helping women-led businesses scale.
Why Attend?
• Expand Your Network: Connect with other women entrepreneurs and build a supportive community.
• Gain Knowledge: Learn from industry experts and enhance your business acumen.
• Be Inspired: Hear success stories and gain motivation to achieve your entrepreneurial goals.
Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself and your business. Register today and take the first step towards a successful 2025!
Expected Learnings:
Attendees will leave the webinar with a better understanding of 1) why it’s important to know who you are hiring, 2) the percentage of job candidates that lie on their resume, 3) how much it costs to replace an employee and 4) why employers should be cautious conducting their own social media checks.
Speaker:
Marty Britton is the President & CEO of Britton Management Profile Inc., (BMP) the first ever reference checking company in Canada, incorporated in 1974.
Marty is an ambassador for the background checking industry. She took over the company from her father, the late David Britton over 30 years ago when the only service the company offered at that time was executive reference checking. BMP has recently celebrated it’s 50th year in business. Over the decades, Marty has since added a wide range of pre-employment screening services to the list of product offerings including criminal, credit, employment, education checks, global sanctions, exit interviews and more recently social media and identity verifications.
BMP is an active board member of the Professional Background Screeners Association (PBSA). BMP is also a diverse supplier and is a certified business with WEConnect International. Marty is also a proud member of Women’s President Organization, a peer-to-peer advisory committee in which she is actively involved.
Marty has recently released a book titled, Screening for the One, How to Gain an Edge in your Hiring. This book offers a structured approach to identifying top talent and helping clients avoid costly hiring mistakes. This results in a productive and cohesive workforce.
