Complimentary Webinar - Women in Business: Creating a Network of Allies
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Approximately 16% of small and medium enterprises in Canada are majority-owned by female entrepreneurs, and approximately 20% are equal partnerships between male and female owners. In our first Women in Business webinar, our panel will discuss some of the unique challenges faced by women in the business world. Participants will be provided with concrete information and examples to assist them on their path to business success.
Join Stephania Varalli, Co-CEO of Women of Influence; entrepreneur, former Bay Street lawyer and Canadian athlete, Kristin Jeffery; and Aird & Berlis LLP Partners, Corrine Kennedy and Melanie Cole, for an informative conversation about women, entrepreneurship and achieving success in today's business environment. Topics will include:
- Practical resources for DIY entrepreneurs
- Feedback and failure: how to positively incorporate this into making it work for you
- Developing your business with team, community, life experience and research
- The value of creating a network and how to do it
- Common challenges in establishing allies in business
Speakers:
Melanie Cole, Partner, Corporate Finance Group, Aird & Berlis LLP
Kristin Jeffery, Founder, SCULLHOUSE Rowing
Corrine Kennedy, Partner, Energy Group, Aird & Berlis LLP
Stephania Varalli, Co-CEO, Head of Media, Women of Influence
CPD for Lawyers: 1 Substantive Hour
A link to the archived material and CPD information will be emailed to registrants one week following the webinar. Please note that we do not provide CPD certificates as hours are self-reported.
For information regarding Aird & Berlis LLP webinars and communications, please contact:
Kassey Gonzales | rsvp@airdberlis.com | 416.865.3409