TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2019 /CNW/ - The Scotiabank Women
Initiative™ participated in the first Visa Canada She's Next,
Empowered by Visa workshop in Toronto yesterday, a global initiative to
support and champion women business owners as they build, sustain
and advance their businesses.
Participation in She's Next, is the latest from The Scotiabank
Women Initiative™, which recently announced a $3-billion commitment in capital over its first
three years to support women-led businesses.
"We are thrilled to participate in the launch of She's Next in
Canada to continue to deliver for
women business leaders," said Gillian
Riley, President and CEO, Tangerine Bank and executive
sponsor of The Scotiabank Women Initiative. "We're here to help
women entrepreneurs get the most from this educational experience.
Providing knowledge and insights to build skills and know-how is
one way we help women leaders take their business to the next
level."
Hundreds gathered to join in networking sessions and heard
from a panel on the state of Canadian female entrepreneurship. On
the panel, Riley was joined by a number of influential women
leaders.
"Women entrepreneurs face a myriad of challenges and are seeking
connections and resources to help their businesses grow," said
Stacey Madge, Country Manager and
President, Visa Canada. "At Visa, we're addressing that need
through She's Next, and we're excited to collaborate with partners
like The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ that share our passion for
helping women entrepreneurs run, fund and grow their business here
in Canada."
The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ is founded on a vision, and a
commitment, to strengthen equality and support for Canada's women entrepreneurs. It provides
women-owned, women-led businesses with access to capital,
mentorship and education through a comprehensive program.
For more information on The Scotiabank Women Initiative™, visit
scotiabankwomeninitiative.com. For more information on She's Next,
Empowered by Visa, visit www.visa.ca/shesnext.
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