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A Canadian Charity
When women entrepreneurs thrive, we all do
The Forum, a Canadian charity, has supported over 18,000 entrepreneurs since 2002 and is committed to making sure all self-identifying women, non-binary, and trans-femme entrepreneurs can build and sustain the success they envision.
Our programming, mentorship, and deeply collaborative community work in tandem to meet you where you’re at and help you achieve your next milestone.
WHAT OUR COMMUNITY OFFERS
Become a part of The Forum and experience the advantage of having a committed, supportive & connected community championing you every step of the way
WEEKLY VIRTUAL CONNECTS
Build relationships, ask questions, and collaborate on ideas with women entrepreneurs from across Canada. Every Wednesday via Zoom, free to join.
ATTEND EVENTS
Network with like-minded women entrepreneurs and industry leaders at both virtual and in-person events throughout the year.
Join Our PROGRAMS
Level up your business with programs designed to address the unique challenges women entrepreneurs face.
The Forum E-Series Program
Presented by RBC
The Odlum Brown Forum Pitch Program
The Forum Mentor Program
Presented by The Scotiabank Women Initiative®
Our Impact, Scale and Reach
For over 20 years, we’ve been delivering real-world education and mentorship to help women entrepreneurs build successful businesses.
18,000
entrepreneurs supported since 2002
supporting entrepreneurs nationwide
46,000+
social media followers
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“I've grown a lot both personally and professionally from my experience with The Forum. It's allowed me to expand my network to make connections that have fostered into amazing collaborations, and given me a new sense of confidence and identity as a woman entrepreneur.”
MELODY LIM
Mala the Brand
“Over the past year, my business has grown in unimaginable ways, thanks to the efforts of The Forum to support women entrepreneurs across Canada. I have yet to find another organization that offers such an accessible, collaborative, and supportive space for women entrepreneurs to thrive at every stage of business development.”
KIM JACOB
Arvorei Communications Group
"I’ve been involved [with The Forum] in various ways since 2011—as a community member, mentee, mentor, E-Series alumna, and sponsor. I have built relationships and connections that have lasted to this day and have learned so much through the mentorship opportunities and women I met through networking.”
CHRISTINE PILKINGTON
Crisp