"I wish I knew these skills sooner!" We are going to discuss and practice the tools we can use to move through stressors big and small, seen and unseen.
Learn MoreRegister NowWe are grateful to our WMB community that have supported us over the past 10 years and we continue to grow with new community members joining. This year was a ‘recovery year’ for many of us, we remain hopeful and positive in our thoughts and plans as we move into 2023!
We appreciate the collaborative project that WMB has embraced with Career Pathways Magazine launched this past June, by 101 Media ( with Publisher / Owner Josie Walsh), to support, encourage, inspire, educate, and provide informative, resourceful information for young adults and those that may be transitioning into new careers. Here is our November edition for your review of what has been created - Link: https://www.flipsnack.com/101media/career-pathways-magazine-eastern-ontario-fall-2022-winter-2023.html
Enjoy the read and please do SHARE this important resource.
We sincerely wish the many friends and supporters of WMB, only the best for this very special season to reflect and to come together in a spirit of hope, peace, and joy as we all embrace 2023!
Please note the WMB Elves are taking a break for this special time of year to be with family and friends.
Offices will be closed: December 19, 2022 - opening January 2, 2023
WMB ‘Social & Up Close’ Presentation and 2023 Kick-Off with presenter: Shari Hughson
Wednesday, January 25th at 10:30 a.m. (online presentation)
Have you ever wondered how and why other people seem to just make things happen, do new activities, and lead really interesting lives? Research has shown that routines, complacency, and patterns in life are actually making your performance, creativity, and learning sub-optimal. Shari weaves a compelling tale of her adventures with simple methods for shaking up your life and stepping into discomfort! Join us for an energizing journey that starts with this first step.
Shari Hughson is an entrepreneur, social innovator, and extreme adventurer. She started her first business in her 20s and won CIBC Entrepreneur of the Year before the age of 30. Shari was awarded one of the 50 Most Influential Female Business and Entrepreneur Leaders of the Year by SME Canada 2021 and given a national honour from the First Nations Health Authority for a project that impacted the mental health of a remote community in 2013.
She has owned 6 health companies and 8 e-commerce sites, and today is the Executive Advisor for multiple global companies, the co-founder of Neuma Centre in Kingston, as well as a Faculty member in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Queen’s University.
okwrite Technologies, Inc. is women-led. Our team consists of Camille Croteau, Ph.D., COO, Erin Foley, Editor in Chief, and Amy White, Staff Writer and Head of Growth. okwrite is globally recognized as a leading content marketing agency and Canada’s #1 content marketing agency. We know good content and effective planning. WEBSITE
Experiences for that Special Festive Time of Year & Gift Giving Ideas
Kingston Trolley Tours - Christmas Light Tour
The Isabele Centre for The Performing Arts
Experiences for your health and well being
https://www.stokedsaunaco.com/
https://www.frontenacclub.com/
The Ontario government is providing over $10 million to help Mitacs — an organization that builds research partnerships between postsecondary institutions and industry — create 2,700 paid internships for postsecondary students which will help them gain the skills they need to secure in-demand jobs after graduation.
Two particularly relevant Mitacs programs include:
Kingston Economic Development Corporation in collaboration with Queen’s University are once again offering the Queen’s Career Apprenticeship: Kingston (QCA:K) program.
QCA:K connects new graduates from the arts, humanities, and social science disciplines within the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queens University with a Kingston employer. The objective is to help new graduates launch their career while retaining skilled talent in the community. Employers who commit to a 12-month contract with a participant are reimbursed for four months of the gross salary to a maximum of $2,500 per month.
Visit Kingston Economic Development Corporation's website or Queen's University for more details.
(CFDC) is back for the next round of DELIA: a fintech-driven microlending platform providing women-owned businesses in Canada with rapid access to capital. Together with the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, let’s end gender bias in lending and unlock the full potential of inclusive economic growth.
Click here to learn more and apply.
Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada delivers the WEOC National Loan Program, which supports women and non-binary entrepreneurs as they start, scale, grow and maintain their businesses.
BMO Financial Group recently announced the creation of Business Within Reach: BMO for Black Entrepreneurs Lending Program. The program provides business owners with greater access to working capital, educational resources, and professional partnerships to start up, scale up, and grow.
Learn more about some of the amazing women owned businesses and champion sponsors within our community!
Visit Lise's website to start planning your next adventure!
We Saved You a Seat is a project at Algonquin College to establish a diverse learning environment where all our learners can succeed. Our intent is to:
Debbie Goulding is Founder / Owner of D.G Makeup & Artistry- Beauty Counter
Please do connect with us by email. We would love to hear from you.
Gaby Eaton at hosp.conn@gmail.com or
Josie Walsh at josie.secondwind@gmail.com
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