TORONTO, March 6, 2017 /CNW/ - On International
Women's Day, March 8, Staples Canada will host a series of community
events at stores across the country to recognize women making
strides in business. Over 300 Staples store locations spread across
11 provinces have reached out to their respective communities to
identify and showcase successful women in business or entrepreneurs
who will share their stories with members of the community.
One of the signature events on the day will be a Q&A session
on entrepreneurship between Mary
Sagat, president of Staples
Canada, and Nicole Verkindt,
Next Gen Dragon and founder of OMX. The event will take place at
the Staples location at 375
University Avenue in Toronto on
March 8, from Noon to 1 p.m. and will be streamed live on the
Staples Canada Facebook page.
"I'm proud to be part of a company that recognizes the important
role women play as drivers of stronger communities and leaders in
entrepreneurship," said Sagat. "We're delighted to have Nicole with
us on this special day. She is an advocate of disruptive thinking,
technology, innovation and women's roles in the work place. There
is a lot that young entrepreneurs can stand to learn from her and
her experiences."
Other events will be held at Staples locations on March 8 from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. and will provide knowledge, opportunities and support
for women looking to thrive in their own areas of business and
entrepreneurship. Guests will have an opportunity to talk
one-on-one with local women in business, network and forge
long-standing relationships with other entrepreneurs from their
community.
"Our company has a history of supporting entrepreneurs and local
businesses. These events are meant to be opportunities where women
in business can network with other like-minded individuals in their
community," added Sagat.
For a full list of events and more information on International
Women's Day initiatives at Staples
Canada, visit www.staples.ca/business and follow the
conversation on social using #MoreBizWomen.
Did you know?
For this first time in its company
history, women are at the helm of the Staples business in the United States and Canada. Mary
Sagat was appointed president of Staples Canada in September 2016 and Shira
Goodman has been president and CEO of Staples Inc. since
June 2016.
About Staples Canada/Bureau en Gros
Staples Canada/Bureau en Gros makes it easy to
make more happen with more products and more ways to shop. Through
its world-class retail, online and delivery capabilities,
Staples lets customers shop
however and whenever they want, whether it's in-store, online, on
mobile devices, or through the company's innovative buy online,
pick up in store option. Staples
offers more products than ever, such as technology, facilities and
breakroom supplies, furniture, safety supplies, medical supplies,
and Copy and Print services. Consistently ranked as one of
Canada's top ten companies in
Marketing Magazine's Marketing/Leger Corporate Reputation Survey,
Staples/Bureau en Gros is
dedicated to offering customers the highest level of service.
Staples Canada/Bureau en Gros also
is invested in a number of corporate giving programs that actively
support environmental, educational and entrepreneurial initiatives
in Canadian communities from coast to coast.
Visit www.staples.ca for more information, or visit us on
Facebook and Twitter.
SOURCE Staples Canada Inc.