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International Women’s Day – Accelerate Action

Thank you for joining us to celebrate International Women’s Day once again this year!

It was an inspirational day filled with powerful and inspirational women from across Canada!

A big thank you to our Keynote speaker Anna Sinclair of Sinclair Creative Agency and Founder of Total Mom, all our Circle Panellists online and in-person, all of our Trade Show Vendors, Our sponsor Copperfinn Credit Union, and all our prize donors!

We couldn’t have done this without any of you! So here’s to another year of #AccelerateAction2025 and we look forward to seeing you all again next year!

Prêt PARO WEOC et financement BizGrowth

Fonds national de prêts des OEFC

Les Organisations d’entreprises de femmes du Canada sont fières d’offrir le programme national de prêts des OEFC, qui permettra de soutenir les femmes et les entrepreneurs non binaires à démarrer, développer, faire croître et entretenir leurs entreprises.

Cet organisme adopte une approche différente pour vous mettre sur la voie de la croissance et de la réussite en vous offrant des services complets et solides pour vous guider tout au long du processus.



PARO BizGrowth and Trade Missions

Interested in expanding your business? Need new equipment to make it happen? Want to export your product or service?
BIZGROWTH funding may be for you!
 
For more information about PARO BIZGrowth or PARO Trade missions please contact Karen at trainer@paro.ca or Haley at bizgrowthsouth@paro.ca

PARO BizCamps

PARO Jetsetter BIZCamp

Have you been in business for at least one year and have sales of $50K or more and want to grow to $250K? This PAROJetsetter BIZCamp is for you! The PAROJetsetter BIZCamp provides a flexible learning environment where women entrepreneurs can learn alongside a cohort of other women entrepreneurs. Limited availability.

Participants will be encouraged to set goals throughout the BIZCamp all while working at their own pace with online learning modules, group lab sessions, and with individual support from industry experts and PARO Business Counsellors.

The first day of the BizCamp will start on April 10th, 2025
 
Login to our client portal www.myparopath.ca to apply today!
 
Deadline to Apply is March 27th, 11:59pm (EST)

Collaboration Innovation Table: Business Supports for Technology-Based Businesses

From 11h00 to 12h030 Come learn about business supports (funding, programming, networking, export supports) for technology-based businesses. Partner organizations include Launch Lab, Innovation Factory, Spark Centre, CIPO, and CRA.
 
From 12h30 to 13h00 –> women-owned technology companies have the option to participate in a Leaders Lounge where they can share their experiences with industry barriers
 

Are You Ready?

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‘ is Latin for “I Am Ready

 

Funding and Supports Available

PARO offers grants and loans through our various programs and services. Check out PARO’s Peer Lending Circles to learn more.

Contact us today to discuss PARO’s PPE Funding opportunity.

Learn about the BizGrowth Funding Program!

Our team can provide you with business counselling and support. Ask your business counsellor about funding opportunities in your area!

Our Services

What stage is your business at?

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. 

Women's B2B Database

Women-Owned Vendors and Suppliers Serving Northern Ontario

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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