Business Women in International Trade

Business Women in International Trade offers a wealth of information specific to women exporters. Access support networks and multiple resources geared to help Canadian business women prepare and succeed in the competitive export marketplace.

We are always looking for success stories to share with other women exporters! Contact us to share your experiences.

Highlights

Call for Nominations - International Women of Influence Awards

WEConnect Canada is pleased to announce our partnership with Global EXEC Women magazine is for the International Women of Influence Awards.  To learn more, click here.

Hot off the press - Business Women in International Trade 2009 Newsletter - PDF (2.47 MB)

Get market intelligence
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service has added more than 500 new market reports to its database of up-to-date market intelligence. Find out how the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service can help you grow your business at www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca.

Certification of women-owned businesses
WEConnect Canada, an independent non-profit corporate membership organization, has been launched to deliver the leading international certification standard for women-owned businesses in Canada to facilitate entry in the global supply chain. More

Make your exporting views known
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) receives advice on a range of issues of concern to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and on the trade promotion programs and services provided by DFAIT, through the Minister of International Trade’s Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Advisory Board, which includes a number of women exporters.

New loan program can boost global growth
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)’s new Market Xpansion Loan helps Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises finance the expansion of their domestic or international markets.