Turning opportunity into advancement
A great opportunity lies before both our countries—one that can unlock significant economic growth. By investing in women entrepreneurs, and helping them get to the next level, we stand poised to…
The U.S. and Canadian economies need more entrepreneurs and more leaders to create businesses based on exciting advances in technology. An education in science, technology, engineering or math, collectively known as STEM…
Businesses owned and operated by women are the lifeblood of our cities, towns and villages. Vibrant as these enterprises are, the large majority remain small with limited prospects for growth. Vast opportunity remains for women to start and lead more high-growth businesses with national and global ambitions.
Over the past decade, women have started successful businesses at a significantly faster rate than in the past, and currently, own 40% of private businesses (with or without employees). Studies also show that new businesses with at least one female founder outperformed their all-male counterparts over the past 10 years.
The commitment among top Canadian and U.S. companies to advance women has never been higher. And yet, the advancement of women continues to be very slow overall, and particularly at the top.