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Preparing for Transitions: Growth Through Acquisition or Preparing Your Business for the Next Stage

April 14, 2026
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Registration Closed

This webinar will equip women entrepreneurs with foundational knowledge and practical tools to prepare their businesses for major transitions, whether scaling through acquisition, planning for growth, or readying the business for future ownership or leadership changes. The session blends expert context-setting with real‑world experience and actionable learning.

Target Audience – Women entrepreneurs and business owners who are:

  1. Considering growth through acquisition
  2. Preparing their business for transition, sale, or succession
  3. Seeking foundational knowledge to make informed strategic decisions

Meet the Presenter

Dawn Hennessey – Director, Advisory Services

Dawn Hennessey is a seasoned professional with 25 years of experience in corporate financing and business consulting. For over two decades, her tenure at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has empowered her to support Canadian-owned companies with financing and advisory services, fostering their growth strategies.

A graduate of McMaster University, Dawn has furthered her expertise by serving on national committees, including Women’s President Organization and as a Board Member of The Blue Mountain Chamber of Commerce. Beyond her professional commitments, she is an active volunteer and enjoys skiing, boating, and golf.

Details

Date:
April 14, 2026
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
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