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Guest Blog | June 15, 2020 at 11:43 am

Guest post by Angeline S. Chia, Intercultural Development Consultant I have been working for several years to help professionals build intercultural competence. During that time, I have also met people who shared their reservations about intercultural competence training with me and, due to those reservations, they were reluctant to get involved. After having heard those […]

Guest Blog | May 22, 2020 at 10:25 am

Guest post by Ashleigh Mattern, co-owner of Vireo Creative. Should your website have a blog? While the majority of marketers are going to tell you that yes, absolutely, your business needs a blog, my answer is more nuanced. If you’re not sure you need a blog post, my first question for you will be:  Do […]

#CloseTheGap Blog | Announcements & Press Releases | May 20, 2020 at 9:10 am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 20, 2020 SASKATOON, SK – The Government of Saskatchewan has officially proclaimed the week of May 17 through May 23, 2020 to be Women Entrepreneurs Week across the province. Women-led businesses have consistently increased and along with this rise is a significant impact to the Saskatchewan economy. In 2019, women-led […]

Guest Blog | April 20, 2020 at 10:08 am

Guest post by Mary-Margaret Bennett, Success Support Specialist at Vendasta. What exactly is “normal”? For each and every one of us, that sense of normality and routine can have a very different definition. But for the average person in Canada, “normal” usually means taking transportation to an office and working from 9-5, grabbing a quick […]

Guest Blog | March 23, 2020 at 2:04 pm

Guest post by Mary-Margaret Bennett, Agency Growth Specialist at Vendasta. “…I asked my supervisor if they had noticed my dirty boots the day we met, and he said that he did, but that it did not matter, what mattered was the fact I gave a good interview.” When it comes to interviews and networking, first […]

Announcements & Press Releases | March 13, 2020 at 11:11 am

Updated March 17, 2020. SASKATOON, SK – In response to the recent spread of COVID-19, WESK has decided to postpone all events until the end of April. This measure is being implemented to ensure the safety of all members, clients and employees. Please rest assured WESK will continue to provide services with minimal disruption while […]

Announcements & Press Releases | March 12, 2020 at 11:54 am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2020 SASKATOON, SK – Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WESK) announced today that Katherine Regnier, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Coconut Calendar, is this year’s recipient of the Celebration of Achievement Award. Katherine will be formally presented with the award at WESK’s 25th Anniversary Awards Gala, presented by Conexus Credit […]

The Exchange | February 26, 2020 at 1:40 pm

Is the Exchange right for you? Are you a female entrepreneur looking to scale your business? Then the Exchange is right for you! We are looking for driven entrepreneurs that are ready to take the leap towards increased profit and personal growth. Don’t be apologetic for your success, The Exchange will elevate your business success […]

Guest Blog | at 1:31 pm

Guest post by Danielle Hammond, Marketing Manager at The Social School Strategies, goals, objectives and tactics are constantly changing and evolving in marketing. With the rise of digital and social media, it is nearly impossible to predict where the industry is headed. In creating Social School’s 2020 marketing strategy, we took a different approach to yearly […]

#CloseTheGap Blog | February 11, 2020 at 4:38 pm

The third meeting, and midway point, for the work the Saskatchewan Advisory Committee on the gender entrepreneurship gap took place on January 9, 2020. The subcommittee on influencing policy, the second priority pillar, presented findings and potential recommendations. The discussions included the obstacles and risks of the funding environment when scaling; current policies and supports […]