You are invited to join PARO to celebrate International Women’s Day at the beautiful Deerhurst Resort in the Muskokas for a powerful day together!
There will be Pop-Up Tables, a Circle Panel, Keynote speaker Anna Sinclair of Sinclair Creative Agency and Founder of Total Mom, Networking, Leaders Lounge, Mentor Moments, Collaboration for Transformation Tables, prizes and other fun activities!
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Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada is proud to deliver the WEOC National Loan Program, which will support women and non-binary entrepreneurs as they start, scale, grow and maintain their businesses.
It takes a different approach to setting you up for continued growth and success by providing robust wrap-around services to guide you through the process.
These virtual BIZCamps aim to support and empower female-led businesses across Canada, specifically focusing on contributing to the Green Economy.
The main objectives of these sessions are support for female entrepreneurs by providing them with specialized knowledge and resources to contribute to the green economy through sustainable development practices, fostering a supportive network and mentorship opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
Working with Indigenous PARO staff and former Mooka’am Kwe participants, PARO has designed the Mooka’am Kwe BIZCamp to support Indigenous women in achieving their business goals. It is designed for Indigenous women living in Ontario who wish to start their own businesses, or whose new business is less than a year old.
Beginning on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, participants will gather virtually from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. This will continue for 10 consecutive weeks, ending on May 20, 2025. They will learn from both PARO and Indigenous experts, attend webinars and learn the basics of starting and running their own businesses. We will begin by looking through the lens of the medicine wheel and introduce tools and the steps needed for business start-up. They will also receive individual support from a woman Elder and receive one-on-one business support from a PARO Business Counsellor or Business Growth Advisor.
As we shift into the ‘New Normal,” all of PARO’s amazing programs and services have stayed the same – we have just shifted our approach to delivering our services to you! PARO Zooms around Ontario giving women money and business supports!”
PARO offers grants and loans through our various programs and services. Check out PARO’s Peer Lending Circles to learn more.
Our team can provide you with business counselling and support. Ask your business counsellor about funding opportunities in your area!
PARO can support any and every woman to start a new business so what are you waiting for? Helping women to start their own businesses is what PARO does best. At PARO, we help women turn their business ideas into reality through business development programs, advisory services and technical resources.
Take your business to the next level. At PARO, we have supported hundreds of businesses to successfully achieve the next level of growth. Our team can advise you through difficult decision-making processes, facilitate essential connections and help you find the right resources.
Are you seeking to develop your networks?
This is for all entrepreneurs and enterprising women who want to build new connections to improve their businesses. Check out the various opportunities to develop your networks.
Gender and ethnic diversity helps everyone and promotes a stronger economy in Ontario. The PARO Women’s B2B Database connects diverse and highly skilled women-owned businesses with companies operating in Ontario that need qualified suppliers on their projects. Build your capacity. Make connections. Get contracts! All women living in Ontario may apply.
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