As women enter the franchising industry in growing numbers, they are being faced with a unique set of challenges, many which have been highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

On May 13, 2021 took place Elevate & Empower: Female Leadership During Uncertain Times, a virtual event made for women, by women in the franchise space – franchisors, franchisees, suppliers, and aspiring entrepreneurs – to tackle the topics critical to the female experience in business.

This event is perfect for:

  • Women in the franchise sector
  • CEOs and Presidents
  • HR professionals
  • Managers and supervisors of female employees

Get ready to make a difference! 

Be a part of the empowerment of women in Canadian franchise community. United, we can transform our vision of empowering women and advancing diversity and inclusion into reality.

Through this event, you will learn:

  • How to foster and harness the power and potential of women to strengthen and grow your business;
  • Fresh insights and inspiration that you can use to reconnect to your passion and purpose;
  • About the issues and unique challenges women in franchising face, in particular those issues which have been highlighted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic concerning navigating work/life balance, networking, and more;
  • Strategies to overcome these challenges;
  • Support programs other companies have implemented that you can do within your own businesses;
  • Resources and funding available to support the development of women in the workforce and female entrepreneurs; and
  • And hear directly from Jill Dunlop, Associate Minister of Children & Women’s Issues, on the Canadian government’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy and its $5 Billion investment in supporting female business owners.

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