MONTREAL, Jan. 30, 2020 /CNW/ - The Scotiabank Women
InitiativeTM is teaming up with Réseau des Femmes
d'affaires du Québec (RFAQ) to deliver tangible education through a
new series of networking events connecting women entrepreneurs
across Quebec.
The quarterly networking events will provide a positive
environment for women to learn from business experts on relevant
topics, form business relationships, and enhance their knowledge
and skills to take their businesses to the next level. As a Gold
Sponsor of RFAQ, The Scotiabank Women Initiative is also investing
in RFAQ programs to help advance women-led businesses in
Quebec.
"Education and networking are powerful in helping women to
build, grow and sustain their businesses. We're proud to bring our
education initiatives closer to Quebec women entrepreneurs and to produce
networking events in collaboration with Réseau des Femmes
d'affaires du Québec," said Gillian
Riley, President and CEO, Tangerine Bank and executive
sponsor of The Scotiabank Women Initiative. "Together, we have a
shared interest in the success of Canadian women entrepreneurs and
in actively supporting their development as business owners and
leaders."
Members from both organizations can look forward to a series
that will feature panel interviews with local experts who will
share leadership experiences, insights and advice.
"This new initiative will help grow women‑owned businesses.
Women entrepreneurs can upgrade their skills and expand their
network of contacts and partners, as well as their access to key
players in the economy. In partnering with Scotiabank, we can equip
women entrepreneurs to take their place in the development of all
Quebec's regions, which will
create jobs and ensure the vitality of our economy," said
Ruth Vachon, President and Executive
Director of RFAQ.
The new networking series is the latest addition to the variety
of educational offerings from The Scotiabank Women Initiative. In
its first year, the program has strengthened its Education pillar
by delivering podcasts, an online Knowledge Centre, small business
research and approximately 40 Un-Mentorship Boot Camps™ and
group mentorship sessions to more than 1,000 women across
Canada. The program also supports
women through two other program pillars focusing on access to
capital and mentorship.
For more information, visit
www.scotiabankwomeninitiative.com.
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SOURCE Scotiabank