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Welcome, Tamasha Fernando
Published: August 31, 2022
A very warm welcome to our newest CWB team member, Tamasha Fernando who is stepping into the role of Project Lead, Propelling Women Forward, and leading our Grow Now program. Tamasha has 10 years of…Women to Watch; Entrepreneurs Building Our Communities – Winner Videos
Published: August 4, 2022
As part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, CWB and the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) hosted a video contest, asking women business owners from across Nova Scotia to send in short videos documenting…CWB seeking proposals for virtual Power Lunch Leaders
Published: August 2, 2022
Once more the Centre for Women in Business (CWB) is offering members an opportunity for exposure with the 2022/23 CWB Power Lunch series! As a business owner and member, you are invited to share your…Cooking to Inspire
Published: May 24, 2022
From the age of eight Frances Dadin-Alli has had a passion for cooking. Originally from Nigeria, she is ready to bring her cultural cuisine to Halifax, as she starts her own take-out kitchen, opening June…We’re Hiring!
Published: May 13, 2022
The Centre is looking to fill our position for, Project Lead, Propelling Women Founders. The Project Lead will work collaboratively within the Atlantic Canada ecosystem with other organizations dedicated to the advancement of female…Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Business Award
Published: April 22, 2022
The CWB congratulates all winners and finalists of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Business Awards. We would like to give a special shout out to our members and CWB clients who were nominated and…And the Winner is!
Published: March 11, 2022
This year our International Women’s Day celebrations looked a little different. We wanted to give the spotlight to Nova Scotian women business owners and entrepreneurs to learn about them and their businesses. That’s why we…Welcoming our new Grow Now 2022 cohort
Published: February 23, 2022
We’d like to extend a warm welcome to the participants in the next session of Grow Now. Our spring cohort, starting March 4th, includes nine female tech founders from across Canada. Be sure to check…How Princess Octavious is expanding her business with positivity in 2022
Published: February 16, 2022
When Princess Octavious first started her business, P3 Hair and Beauty supplies, she wanted a better life for herself and her children, and through her hard work and dedication to her business she has made…How Rajean Willis is making a path for herself in the business community
Published: January 18, 2022
This February we are proud to celebrate African Heritage month in celebration of those who are making a path for themselves in the business world. Rajean Willis, a successful businesswoman, clinical social worker, and full-time…