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.
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.
We are thrilled to share that 2025 marks a milestone year for PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise—our 30th Anniversary. To celebrate, we are hosting the PARO Summit Gala: The Eras of PARO, a landmark evening honouring women entrepreneurs who have shaped communities, industries, and opportunities across Canada.
Now is the time to unite for women entrepreneurs.
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise – Canada is proud to stand with the Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (@weoc_oefc) in responding to Budget 2025, a plan focused on stability, productivity, and shared purpose.
While direct investments in women’s entrepreneurship are limited this year, women-owned firms remain central to Canada’s growth, driving innovation, strengthening supply chains, and creating jobs that anchor communities.
“This budget reinforces what we know to be true — when women entrepreneurs have equitable access to financing and support, they don’t just build strong businesses, they help build stronger, more resilient communities across Canada.”
“At PARO, we see firsthand how investing in women’s entrepreneurship fuels innovation, inclusion, and long-term prosperity for everyone.”
— Rosalind Lockyer, Founder and CEO, PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise-Canada
“This budget calls for discipline and vision in equal measure. Even in a time of restraint, women entrepreneurs are powering Canada’s renewal; building supply chains, advancing clean growth, and creating the stability our economy needs. Now is the time to unite our ecosystem and ensure every investment strengthens inclusion and prosperity for all.”— Victoria Lennox, MSM, CEO, WEOC
Together, PARO and WEOC are building an inclusive, innovative, and resilient economy powered by women entrepreneurs.
Read the joint statement: https://paro.ca/news-and-media/
Read the national statement: weoc.ca/budget2025
Join the National Post-Budget Dialogue – Women Powering Canada’s Prosperity, Nov 19: https://events.humanitix.com/weoc-national-post-budget-dialogue
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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