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Guest Blog | November 14, 2020 at 10:13 pm

Guest post by Adrianne Vangool, Owner & Director, Vangool Wellness Burnout is more than just a lack of self-care. It is the cumulative effects of all the times that we say “Yes”, when we mean “No”; and the collection of unprocessed stressors that live within our being. It is the neurophysiological expression of exhaustion. It […]

Announcements & Press Releases | November 13, 2020 at 2:20 pm

Friday, November 13, 2020 On behalf of the 34 undersigned associations, chambers of commerce, and economic development groups, as well as the tens of thousands of employers and employees we represent, we are jointly writing to express our strong support for the targeted approach the Government of Saskatchewan has taken to address rising case counts […]

Guest Blog | October 30, 2020 at 12:48 pm

Guest post by Andrea Hansen, Benefits Advisor, Partner, Sutton Wealth Planning 1. The frightening LATE APPLICANT – risk of employee (or dependant) application REJECTION due to Medical Evidence requirement for late applicants.   2. The chilling consequences of the UNDER-INSURED – with failure to report income changes, failure to apply for NEM excess coverage, or having […]

Announcements & Press Releases | From the Desk of the CEO | October 26, 2020 at 4:21 pm

Our way of living and working has been altered significantly over these past several months, however, this setback has also revealed opportunities and blessings for some. I have heard many inspiring stories of entrepreneurs pivoting and rebounding; entrepreneurs who developed new products and services as an innovative solution to address the impact of the pandemic. […]

Announcements & Press Releases | October 19, 2020 at 2:15 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 19, 2020 Regina, SK – In collaboration with strategic partners, and feedback from Indigenous women entrepreneurs, WESK (Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan) developed the Matchstick program to support Indigenous women in their entrepreneurial journey. Matchstick offered business planning, mentoring, business advising, and financing to over 300 Indigenous women entrepreneurs (see Matchstick Backgrounder). […]

Guest Blog | October 18, 2020 at 10:23 pm

Guest post by Kelly Macsymic, Sales Associate, ICR Commercial Real Estate Like most industries, there is specific commercial real estate lingo that we use every day that may not be immediately evident to clients. Here’s a few I use nearly every day that I’ve had clients look for clarification on. Op Costs This is an […]

October 14, 2020 at 2:02 pm

Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WESK) is calling for expression of interest to participate in the request for proposal (RFP) process. The call is open to web developers with a passion for the advancement of women entrepreneurship in Saskatchewan. The Digital Entrepreneurship Hub was a recommendation that stemmed from the Saskatchewan Advisory Committee Report which was […]

Guest Blog | September 11, 2020 at 12:56 pm

Guest post by Nicole Putz,Certified Financial Planner, Wolfond Financial Dear TFSA, If you don’t start growing soon, I’ve been doing some soul searching on Amazon and those self-help purchases aren’t going to pay for themselves. Sincerely, Your Cash Cow If you’re annoyed with the fact that your TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) isn’t growing, this is […]

Guest Blog | August 17, 2020 at 11:35 am

Guest post by: Industry West Staff Industry West caught up with Naqsh (Nick) Kochar, from Refresh, a multi-disciplinary strategy firm headquartered in Saskatoon, to talk about brand awareness. We sat him down to talk about brand awareness, what it is, and why you need it. Here’s the Scoop Q1: “So, what is brand awareness?” A: “Simply put, […]

Announcements & Press Releases | August 5, 2020 at 10:45 am

Aug 5, 2020 Shared from Innovation Saskatchewan Innovation Saskatchewan is providing $50,000 to help women entrepreneurs flourish in the province’s technology sector. This funding is consistent with the final report and recommendations of the Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan’s Advisory Committee on the Gender Entrepreneurship Gap. The funding will support a mentorship program called Founders Table which brings […]