Community News: Why Keynote Speaking Is a Powerful Growth Strategy for Women Business Owners

Published: February 13, 2026

For many women business owners, keynote speaking lives in the “someday” category. You know it could be powerful. You sense it could open doors. And yet… it can feel intimidating, highly visible, and just a…

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Community Spotlight: Where Function Meets Sustainability: Inside Beezy Eco’s Mission

Published: January 28, 2026

Beezy Eco was founded by Sandra MacDonald on a simple but powerful belief: sustainable living should be easy, accessible, and genuinely impactful.   The business idea emerged from frustration with so-called “eco-friendly” products that still relied heavily on plastic, excess packaging, or vague…

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Community News: 2026 Women Business Owners Growth Coaching Bundle

Published: January 28, 2026

At PowerUp Leadership, we believe that when women-led businesses grow, communities and economies grow with them.  To support female founders and executives who are scaling ambitious businesses in 2026, we are offering a limited coaching…

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We’re Hiring! Business Advisor – Cape Breton Island

Published: January 13, 2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  BUSINESS ADVISOR – CAPE BRETON ISLAND  Centre for Women in Business, Mount Saint Vincent University  CHAMPION WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN CAPE BRETON  Are you passionate about empowering women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs?  Do you believe that communities and…

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Community News: Halifax-Born, Women-Owned Candle Company Expands Across Atlantic Canada

Published: January 6, 2026

Burning Flame Candle Company is a Halifax-born, women-owned brand founded by Lauren Burke, with a strong focus on Nova Scotia and local production. What began as a home-based business has grown into a regional brand…