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Announcements & Press Releases | July 16, 2020 at 9:00 am

These organizations will use the funds to assist Canadian women-owned businesses unable to access larger federal relief funding programs by providing them with immediate liquidity to face COVID-19-related challenges.

Guest Blog | July 14, 2020 at 12:00 pm

Guest post by Nicole Putz,Certified Financial Planner, Wolfond Financial Do you sometimes wonder if you’re on the right track financially? A couple months ago, I had a client ask me just this. How do I know if I’m on the right track? For some of us, we’re looking for a number. We want to know […]

Announcements & Press Releases | WESK Events and Training | July 7, 2020 at 7:43 am

Adapted by WESK from Innovation Saskatchewan’s original article: https://innovationsask.ca/success-stories/women-entrepreneurs-week-2020 Founders Table was a group of early-stage female technology founders who met monthly in Regina from September 2019 – March 2020. This program was offered in partnership with WESK and Economic Development Regina Inc, and was sponsored by Innovation Saskatchewan. Founders Table gathered women from around the […]

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 Virtual Small Business Conference, presented by Conexus Credit […]