Facts About Company of Women 

To learn more about Company of Women and its phenomenal growth, read the facts:
 

Vision

Company of Women is a world-wide community of women in business who support, connect and promote one another, both professionally and personally.
 

Mission

To support, connect and promote women in business through creating opportunities for women to connect, learn and grow, both professionally and personally.
 

Programs and Services

Company of Women creates opportunities for personal and business development for women through:

  • monthly dinners with inspirational speakers
  • monthly breakfast  meetings
  • trade shows
  • online and print directories
  • comprehensive website – www.companyofwomen.ca
  • mastermind groups
  • annual conference
  • workshops
  • promotional opportunities
  • monthly e-bulletin
  • quarterly magazine
  • group benefits package
  • book publishing

There are four chapters for Company of Women - Halton & Hamilton, Toronto & Mississauga, Waterloo/Wellington region and Aurora.

 

Statistics

  • In first year, 800 women participated in events organized by Company of Women.
  • Total of 420 women from across the GTA were members of Company of Women. It is an eclectic group, made up of women entrepreneurs and business professionals.
  • Over 225 women attended the 2009 Journey to Success conference

 

Values

Giving back is a strong component of Company of Women. Donations to charity of speaker's choice are made in lieu of honorarium and Company of Women is a proud  supporter of Opportunity International, a charity that provides micro credit loans to women in developing countries.

 

Guiding Principles 

  • That Company of Women is inclusive and respectful of all women who choose to be part of the group or who participate in events or activities hosted by Company of Women. By inclusive, we mean that the group is open to all women regardless of their age, employment status, race, colour or sexual orientation.

  • That Company of Women provides a safe, non-judgemental environment where there is no pressure to participate, join, buy or sell and women can choose how and when they wish to participate.

  • That Company of Women uses its influence, contacts and resources to give back to the community