Women in Niagara
The Women in Niagara Council is an advisory council made up of volunteers that help with programming and advocacy for women in business in Niagara.
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Get Involved — WIN Programming
- Attend events and network
- Join in learning opportunities WIN/WIN and WINpowerment
- Join a subcommittee
- Nominate women for WIBAs — promoting women in leadership roles
WIN BURSARY Recipients
The Women in Niagara bursary is for a woman in business who lives and works in Niagara. This woman can be self-employed, work for a small business, a non-profit or for an employer that would otherwise not pay for leadership development training. Women in Niagara is looking for an enthusiastic, self-starter who envisions themselves giving back to and being a leader for Niagara.
International Women’s Day Award Recipients
Since 2012, an outstanding woman has been selected as the International Women’s Day Award Winner. Presented during IWD festivities, the award recognizes the outstanding contribution of this woman to Niagara.
Women in Business Awards Nominees
Since 2000, the Women in Business Awards have recognized the outstanding contributions of women in business throughout Niagara.
Council Members
Julie Rorison
Brock University
Chair
Grace Eldajani
White Oaks
Vice-Chair/Chair of Events
Nicole Regehr
Gillian's Place
Past Chair
Ruth Unrau
Unrau Focus Coach
Co-Founder
Corrina Massicotte
Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
Staff Liaison
Lesley Calvin
Lesley Calvin Coaching
Isabella Camillo
Goodman School of Business
Josie Faccini
Niagara Workforce Planning Board
Sheryl L. Johnson
Sullivan Mahoney LLP
N’ora Kalb
Innovate Niagara
Sheryl Matthews
Canadian Tire Corporation
Sarah Pritula
Community Crew
Melanie Sodka
Capacity Creator Corp.
Jaime Turner
FedEx Trade Networks Transport & Brokerage
Cheryl Vanditelli
Queen Bean Cafe
Marcia Young
St. John Ambulance
WIN Community Partners
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WIN News
WIN Presentation to Niagara Regional Council, April 22, 2021
Grace Eldajani, vice-chair of the Women in Niagara Council, made a presentation on managining the licensed child care system during… more »
Daily Update: April 22nd, 2021
Governments of Canada and the United States announce Greening Government Initiative Today, in conjunction with President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate, Canada and the… more »
International Women’s Day 2021
An interactive event for women and men to celebrate the achievements of women, to learn and to connect. Co-Presented by… more »
International Women’s Day ‘has a whole new feel this year’
International Women’s Day will be more than a celebration of the achievements of women in Niagara and around the world…. more »
Daily Update: March 4th, 2021
Ontario government introduces Supporting Broadband and Infrastructure Expansion Act, 2021 The Ontario government is introducing the Supporting Broadband and Infrastructure… more »
2020 Women in Business Awards
The Women in Business Awards recognize the leadership and success of women in our business community. The WIBAs aim to… more »
WINspirational Women: Dr. Kate Bezanson
Dr. Kate Bezanson is Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, and Associate Dean of Social Sciences at Brock University…. more »
Espresso Live 18: Gender Representation and Governance in Niagara
Join GNCC CEO, Mishka Balsom and guests Councillor Diana Huson, Regional Councillor for Pelham, Dr. Carol Phillips, Research Coordinator,… more »
OCC Report: The She-Covery Project:
The COVID-19 crisis is having a disproportionate economic impact on women, with women’s labour force participation rate falling to its… more »