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Don't miss our upcoming virtual and in-person events. Whether you're looking to connect with corporate buyers, learn how procurement really works, or build relationships with fellow women entrepreneurs, there's something for every stage of your journey. Explore what's coming up at www.wbecanada.ca/events.
June 4, 2026 - CCIB Women in Leadership Forum Travelling to Calgary, Alberta to attend an inspiring conversation bringing together Indigenous women and leaders to celebrate leadership grounded in purpose and strengthened through relationships, shared experience, and community.
June 12, 2026 - Empowering Women in Business Conference Dr. Georgette Zinaty will be providing the keynote at the EWB (Empowering Women in Business), Ontario Platform Day, GTA Summit. The keynote, “Tools, Levers & Pathways for Women-Led Business,” focuses on turning data, barriers, and opportunities into real growth for women entrepreneurs.
Current open opportunities await certified women-owned businesses. From technology services to facilities management, explore active RFPs and prepare your proposals.
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Genumark. Transparency Meets Inclusion. Canada's largest Canadian-owned branded merch distributor and a Certified B Corp, Genumark makes inclusive procurement a deliberate part of how it sources.
Read MoreEBITDA Leakage Often Hides in Procurement. Fragmented suppliers, inconsistent pricing, and weak contracts quietly erode margins for years — before anyone notices.
Tompkin's article link comingLess Than 5%. That's the share of corporate and government procurement spend going to women-owned businesses, despite $150B in annual GDP contribution.
Read MoreStaying informed on policy changes is essential for leveraging new opportunities. Recent government initiatives are creating more pathways for women-owned businesses to participate in public sector contracts.
Highlighting some of our newly certified women-owned businesses! Each new member strengthens our network and opens new doors for corporate buyers seeking diverse suppliers.
Are you a buyer? Contact us at partner@wbecanada.ca to have us curate a list of categories you are sourcing.
Corporate Member Directory
See who's actively sourcing from certified WBEs. Browse companies, sourcing categories, and supplier diversity contacts.
RBC Meet the Buyer
Hear directly from RBC's procurement team on how they source, what they look for, and how WBEs can stand out.
Join our next virtual networking event or schedule a consultation with our team. Visit www.wbecanada.ca/events to register, or email concierge@wbecanada.ca to learn more about membership and certification opportunities.
