WHY THIS MATTERS
Economic equality starts with entrepreneurship
When immigrant women can start and grow businesses, families are more secure, communities are stronger, and Canada's economy grows. The opportunity is real, and so is the gap.
20%
of Canadian businesses are now owned by women, up from 17.6% the year before.
$90B+
in annual revenue and nearly one million jobs come from majority women owned small and medium businesses.
$127K
is the average loan women request, versus $365K for men, and approval rates still lag behind.
Source: Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, The State of Women's Entrepreneurship in Canada 2025.
THE IWEC ECOSYSTEM
One ecosystem, every stage of the journey
Instead of sending women to seven different places for seven different problems, IWEC brings the full support system to them, from first idea to sustainable growth.
STEP 1
Brand & Identity
Logo design and brand identity that make a new business look credible from day one.
STEP 2
Legal Foundation
Business registration handled correctly, so the business is protected from the start.
STEP 3
Financial Setup
Taxation and GST guidance so compliance is never a source of fear.
STEP 4
Operations
Office setup and accounting support that keeps the business running smoothly.
STEP 5
Growth & Marketing
Marketing strategy that turns a good business into a growing one.
STEP 6
Connections
New client connections and lead generation through a trusted network.
STEP 7
Scale
Ongoing support to scale the business sustainably, not just launch it.
A self sustaining ecosystem for immigrant women, built to move Canada forward.
MOMENTUM
Proof this ecosystem is already in motion
This is not a plan on paper. Here is the ecosystem's flagship moment, already scheduled and already bringing the community together.
IWEC BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2026
Honouring the immigrant women building Canada forward
A celebration of the immigrant women entrepreneurs shaping Canada's economy, across six award categories plus two signature honours. It is where our ecosystem, our members, and our community meet in one room.
Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM Reception, 6:30 PM
Ceremony
Venue: Brampton City Hall Conservatory,
Brampton, Ontario
Categories: 6 categories plus 2 signature
honours
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