Tuesday, September 19th

EY Selects Six Canadian Entrepreneurial Winning Women™

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Notable Daily
September 19, 2023

What’s In This Email

  • Six Canadians selected for EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™

  • TD is helping Black entrepreneurs & women in business

  • Bags 2 Riches docuseries highlighting immigrant success stories

  • Tsk tsk, Galen Weston

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✍️ TAKE NOTE

Six Canadians selected for EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™

EY has spotlighted 23 remarkable women founders for the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ North America Class of 2023, and six hail from Canada. These dynamic Canadian entrepreneurs, ranging from skincare innovators to tech-savvy marketers, are set to be celebrated at EY’s Strategic Growth Forum® this November. As the program marks its 16th year, it continues to empower women entrepreneurs.

Key Takeaways

  • The Canadian entrepreneurs selected are:

    • Bunny and Taran Ghatrora from Blume in Surrey, British Columbia.

    • Sheena Russell from Made with Local in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

    • Andrea Gomez and Rachelle Séguin from OMY Laboratories in Québec City, Québec.

    • Marie Chevrier from Sampler in Toronto, Ontario.

  • The entrepreneurs will be officially recognized at EY’s Strategic Growth Forum® on November 9.

  • The program provides participants with executive education, introductions to EY's global entrepreneurial ecosystem, and more.


How TD is Helping Black Entrepreneurs and Women in Business Across Canada

TD is stepping up its game by offering specialized support to Black and women entrepreneurs in Canada. Recognizing these groups' unique challenges, TD has launched dedicated teams and initiatives, such as the Black Customer Experience Team and the Women in Enterprise strategy. Through these efforts, TD aims to bridge gaps, provide tailored financial solutions, and champion the growth of diverse businesses.

Key Takeaways

  • The TD Black Customer Experience Team supports Black business communities with initiatives like the Black Entrepreneur Credit Access Program.

  • TD Bank Group's CEO, Bharat Masrani, emphasizes the importance of economic progress in addressing systemic racism and bias.

  • TD's Women in Enterprise team is dedicated to women-owned and women-led businesses, offering specialized training to TD Business Banking colleagues.

  • TD Women in Enterprise aims to support the growth of women-owned businesses by providing banking advice, resources, and networking opportunities.

  • TD collaborates with Fundica, an AI-powered search engine, to help women-owned businesses access relevant government funding programs.

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