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SUMMARY:Women’s Entrepreneurship Workshop Session 1:Access to Capital & Financing Readiness + Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to We Thrive BC\, a women’s entrepreneurship support program delivered in partnership with WeBC and OCCA Communities Association. \n We Thrive BC is a three-month program designed to support women entrepreneurs across British Columbia—especially newcomers\, racialized women\, and equity-deserving groups—by providing gender-informed\, culturally inclusive business training and peer support. \n📌 First Session | Live Online Workshop\nFinance for Women Entrepreneurs: Access to Capital & Financing Readiness + Starting a Business\nSpeaker: Archana Samtani Singhania\, WeBC\nDate and Time: Thursday\, January 15 | ⏰ 6:00–8:00 pm \nRegistration here: https://forms.office.com/r/rtHnh2R63z \nPlanned workshop topics may include:\n• Business plan writing\n• Cash flow management\n• Marketing and communications\n• Customer service & sales skills in a Canadian context\n• Building partnerships and connecting with local communities\n• Starting a business in BC\n• Digitalization\, technology & AI tools \nWho should attend:\nWomen or individuals who self-identify as women and are currently starting or running a business\, particularly those located in the Okanagan region and other communities outside Metro Vancouver and Victoria. \nPlease see the attached poster for full program details and registration information.  \n📩 Important Note:\nRegistered women entrepreneurs will receive exclusive online classroom access details for each session two weeks\, one week\, and three days in advance via email. \nClick to register:  https://forms.office.com/r/rtHnh2R63z. \nWe look forward to welcoming you! \n🤝 Grateful for WeBC’s strong partnership and support!
URL:https://occabc.ca/event/womens-entrepreneurship-workshop-session-1access-to-capital-financing-readiness-starting-a-business/
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