Women’s Business Organizations of Canada is proud to offer the WEOC National Loan Program, which will support women and non-binary entrepreneurs to start, develop, grow and maintain their businesses.
This organization takes a different approach to putting you on the path to growth and success by offering you comprehensive and robust services to guide you throughout the process.
Share your voice in the 2025 Collaboration for Transformation Survey: a national initiative by PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise. This 10–15 minute survey explores the experiences, challenges, and opportunities of women entrepreneurs across Canada. Your insights will help shape stronger programs, policies, and funding to support women-led businesses. All responses are confidential and anonymous.
Take your business to new heights with the Self-Made Breakfast Tour, presented by PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise Canada.
You have a big dream for your business, and we’re here to help make it happen.
We’re thrilled to announce our role as the Title Sponsor of the upcoming Self-Made Breakfast Tour, the first national event series empowering women entrepreneurs with expert insights, funding opportunities, and social capital – all in a show-stopping experience.
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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