Resources for Women and Aboriginal Entrepreneurs

• Women Entrepreneurs
• Aboriginal Entrepreneurs

Women Entrepreneurs

• Businesswomen in Trade
  
• Influential Women of Northern Ontario
  
• Organization of Women in International Trade
  OWIT is a non-profit professional organization designed to promote women doing business in international trade by providing networking and educational opportunities. Members include women and men doing business in all facets of international trade including finance, public relations, government, freight forwarding, international law, agriculture, sales and marketing, import/export, logistics, and transportation. Over 2000 members worldwide!
• Woman Entrepreneur (BDC)
  Whether you are looking for financing or experienced consultants, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) works with you to find a complete solution for your long-term success.
• Women in Business Initiative
  Promoting and enhancing cooperation among economic development partners, the WBI is working to enhance and expand the programs and services available to women in business.
• Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)
  Funded through a contribution from Western Economic Diversification Canada, the Women's Enterprise Initiative provides business information and services specifically aimed at women entrepreneurs.

Aboriginal Entrepreneurs

• Aboriginal Financial Institutions
  
• Directory of Aboriginal Exporters 2002
  
• Journey To Success
  An aboriginal women's business planning guide.
• Virtual Aboriginal Trade Show (VATS)
  A web site where Aboriginal entrepreneurs can advertise their products and services in a number of languages to national and international customers.