A Women's Entrepreneurial Summit: Small Business Week

Celebrate Small Business Week with us at the Women’s Entrepreneurial Summit & Pitch Competition, hosted at the beautiful Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby, BC.

This exciting afternoon brings together women entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and community supporters for a dynamic event highlighting innovation, networking, and growth.

🌟 What to Expect

• $3,000 Pitch Competition – Watch the 10 finalist women entrepreneurs showcase their bold business ideas live on stage to a panel of expert judges.
  💡 Prizes:🥇 1st Place: $1,500 |🥈 2nd Place: $1,000 |🥉 3rd Place: $500
  
• Networking & Community – Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, business leaders, and organizations that support women in business.
• Vendor Marketplace – Explore local vendors, resources, and services that can help you start, grow, or scale your business.
• Inspiration & Learning – Hear stories of resilience and creativity while gaining insights to strengthen your entrepreneurial journey.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or supporter of women-led businesses, this event is a chance to celebrate innovation, amplify women’s voices, and build connections that matter.

✨Are you an organization that wants to connect with entrepreneurs? Sign up HERE

✨Interested in participating in the Pitch Competition? Sign up HERE

✨Are you an entrepreneur and want to showcase your business? Sign up HERE

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Host or Publisher YWCA Metro Vancouver