Shop These 15 Indigenous Women-Led Businesses

In celebration of Indigenous History Month, we’re sharing 15 Canadian businesses that are owned by amazing Indigenous women that we’re proud to shop from—this month and always.

The ForumJune 11, 2024Articles

We Raised Over $1 Million For Canadian Entrepreneurs — Here’s How You Made it Possible

Heading into The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale, our largest annual fundraiser and celebration, we set an ambitious fundraising goal of $900,000. Not only did we reach that goal—but we surpassed it—raising over $1,000,000 for the first time in The Forum’s history!

The ForumMay 2, 2024Articles

Get to Know Christina Anthony and Pocket Sun, Champions of The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale 2024

The ForumApril 15, 2024Articles

Catching Up with the Finalists — Five Questions with Bronwyn Bridges of PragmaClin, Chloe Beaudoin & Jessica Miao of Apricotton, and Sara Jónsdóttir of Revol Cares

Ahead of The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale on April 25, we caught up with the 2023/24 Finalists to learn how they’ve been impacted by the program so far, learn what advice they’ve gained from their mentors and peers, find out what they hope a cross-Canada audience of thousands takes away from their pitches, and more.

The ForumApril 10, 2024Articles

Here We Grow – How Small Business Insurance Adapts to Meet You Where You’re At

To break down the often-intimidating world of small business insurance, we’ve asked award-winning* insurance provider BCAA to help you understand when you should consider obtaining it, why it’s so important, and how you can ensure your coverage is aligned with your growth.

The ForumFebruary 22, 2024Articles

Making It Happen – Learn How These Women Entrepreneurs are Overcoming Systemic Barriers and Thriving

We wanted to learn more about the tenacious Black women who are building their dream businesses despite systemic barriers, so we asked The Forum community to nominate entrepreneurs who inspire them to push forward. Keep reading to learn more about them!

Keep reading to get to know Chizoba Obidigbo-Egbo of April Faith Vintage, Khadija Peters of The Locs Creator, Karima Leslie of Arise and Thrive Co., and Dr. Chenielle Delahaye of De La Enzie Essentials.

Success StoriesThe ForumFebruary 1, 2024Articles

Goal Setting for Entrepreneurs – What to Consider as You Create Your 2024 Plan

We’ve put together some tips that will help you put your best foot forward in 2024 and avoid setting goals that leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed.

The ForumDecember 6, 2023Articles

50 Canadian Women-Owned Businesses to Shop from this Holiday Season

To help you find the perfect presents, we’ve rounded up 50 Canadian women-owned businesses that we’re proud to be buying from.

The ForumNovember 20, 2023Articles

Change is on the Horizon: CEO Paulina Cameron's Departure

After five years of incredible leadership, we will be bidding a fond farewell to our remarkable CEO, Paulina Cameron, at the end of December 2023.

The ForumOctober 31, 2023Articles

It Doesn’t Have to Be Lonely - How Monique Hutson Grew Dom Productions with the Help of Supportive Communities

MEET MONIQUE HUTSON

Founder & Lead Producer
Dom Productions

She’s determined to work with 100 women and women of colour by 2030 and is growing her business with the help of supportive communities.

Read Her Story →

Success Stories, InterviewsThe ForumOctober 23, 2023Articles

The New Wild West – How Global Measure Inc. is Helping Responsible Brands Standout Amongst Fast Fashion Greenwashers

Two months after The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Finale, we checked in with the 2022/23 Finalists, Carlyn Loncaric, Founder & CEO of VodaSafe Inc., Mehrsa Raeiszadeh, Co-Founder & COO of MintList, and Kelly Thomson, Co-Founder of QUIL.

The ForumJuly 11, 2023Articles

How You Can Support Women Entrepreneurs Today

We recognize that entrepreneurial success doesn't only come from financial funding. Activating and accessing multiple types of capital plays a critical role as well. Let’s activate the types of capital we all have available to us and help women entrepreneurs build impactful businesses.

The ForumMay 4, 2023Articles