WESK Annual Report 2019-2020
Dive into our journey and see how WESK continues to bridge the gender gap and support entrepreneurs across Saskatchewan. Our annual reports highlight our accomplishments, showcase the stories of our…
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Government of Canada to invest $8.3 million in western Canadian women entrepreneurs
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.
New Report on Women Entrepreneurship in Saskatchewan released by WESK during Women Entrepreneurs Week
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…
Katherine Regnier to be recognized with the 2020 Celebration of Achievement Award at WESK’s Virtual Small Business Conference
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…
Recap: Third Meeting of the Saskatchewan Advisory Committee
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…
Recap: Second Meeting of the Saskatchewan Advisory Committee
The Saskatchewan Advisory Committee held its second meeting on November 15, 2019. Presentations from two technology focused incubators, Co.Labs and Cultivator, provided key insights into the structure and supports available for…
Recap: First Meeting of the Saskatchewan Advisory Committee
The first meeting of the Saskatchewan Advisory Committee, held September 13th following the announcement of the members of the Committee, focused on defining scope and outcomes of the initiative. All…
“Founders Table” Program To Help Women Tech Entrepreneurs Expand And Grow Their Businesses
Sep 19, 2019 Founder’s Table, kicking off tonight, provides support, mentorship and networking opportunities for female tech entrepreneurs in our province. There are more than 34,000 women entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan…
Moving the Needle – Closing the Gender Entrepreneurship Gap
WESK and the Government of Saskatchewan announce the members of the newly created Saskatchewan Advisory Committee FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2019 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Today, twelve prominent entrepreneurs and…
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund
Source: https://innovationsask.ca/research/saskatchewan-advantage-innovation-fund The Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF), is a research and development (R&D) funding program managed by Innovation Saskatchewan (IS). It is intended to support and accelerate commercialization of…
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