BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//YES Employment and Entrepreneurship - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://yesmontreal.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for YES Employment and Entrepreneurship REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T190000 DTSTAMP:20250225T182758Z CREATED:20250130T155009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T182758Z UID:82095-1741885200-1741892400@yesmontreal.ca SUMMARY:Impactful Connections ELLEvate Networking Series | Empowering Women Through Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Impactful Connections: Empowering Women Through Collaboration 🌟\nAn Evening of Inspiration\, Connection\, and Opportunity đŸ€âœš\nAre you ready to transform your entrepreneurial journey? 🚀 Join us for the second event in our Impactful Connections series\, “Empowering Women Through Collaboration\,” hosted in partnership with the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship. This dynamic evening is dedicated to women entrepreneurs\, business owners\, and ambitious self-starters eager to forge meaningful connections and explore the power of collaboration. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional\, this FREE event is designed to help you grow and thrive! đŸŒ± \nEvent Details\nđŸ—“ïžWhen: Thursday\, March 13 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM\nWhere: McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship – 1001 Sherbrooke Street W\, main floor\, Montreal QC H3A 1G5\nPrice: FREE! đŸŽŸïž \nRegister today!\n  \nWhy Attend? 💡\nThis isn’t just another networking event – it’s a chance to: \n\nGain Valuable Insights ✹ Learn from two dynamic speakers who have achieved business growth and new opportunities through successful collaborations. Scroll down to learn more about them!\nExpand Your Network 🌐 Meet and connect with women entrepreneurs who share your ambition and vision.\nAccess Expert Guidance ⚖ Benefit from McGill’s Legal Compass Clinic offering advice tailored to entrepreneurs.\nPitch Your Business đŸŽ€ Showcase your ideas with a 60-second pitch opportunity!\nEnjoy Refreshments & Conversations đŸ· Connect with others in a welcoming atmosphere over complimentary snacks and drinks.\n\n\n  \nEmpower Your Journey 🌈\nWhether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out\, this event is designed to help you grow your network\, unlock new opportunities\, and gain the tools to collaborate with purpose. Don’t miss this inspiring evening of connection and empowerment! đŸ’Ș \nRegister Now đŸ–Šïž\nClaim your spot!\nSecure your spot today – we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉 \nLearn more about our ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs program! \n  \nThe ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs program is made possible thanks to generous funding from the Government of Canada and the support of our program partner\, York University. We’d like to thank McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship for hosting this event! \n*Please note: \nPre-registration is required. \nAnswers to registration questions will be used for statistical purposes and will be shared with McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship. \n———————————————————————– \nConnexions Impactantes : Autonomiser les Femmes grĂące Ă  la Collaboration 🌟\nUne soirĂ©e d’inspiration\, de connexion et d’opportunitĂ©s đŸ€âœš\nÊtes-vous prĂȘte Ă  transformer votre parcours entrepreneurial ? 🚀 Rejoignez-nous pour le deuxiĂšme Ă©vĂ©nement de notre sĂ©rie Connexions Impactantes\, organisĂ© en partenariat avec le Centre Dobson pour l’Entrepreneuriat de McGill. Cette soirĂ©e dynamique est dĂ©diĂ©e aux femmes entrepreneures\, propriĂ©taires d’entreprises et ambitieuses autodidactes dĂ©sireuses de crĂ©er des connexions significatives et d’explorer le pouvoir de la collaboration. Que vous dĂ©butiez ou soyez une professionnelle chevronnĂ©e\, cet Ă©vĂ©nement GRATUIT est conçu pour vous aider Ă  prospĂ©rer et Ă  grandir ! đŸŒ± \nDĂ©tails de l’évĂ©nement đŸ—“ïž\n\nQuand : Jeudi 13 mars | 17 h – 19 h\nOĂč : Centre Dobson pour l’Entrepreneuriat de McGill – 1001 rue Sherbrooke Ouest\, rez-de-chaussĂ©e\, MontrĂ©al QC H3A 1G5\nPrix : GRATUIT ! đŸŽŸïž\n\nInscrivez-vous dĂšs aujourd’hui !\n\nPourquoi participer ? 💡\nCe n’est pas juste un autre Ă©vĂ©nement de rĂ©seautage – c’est une opportunitĂ© de : \n\nObtenir des idĂ©es prĂ©cieuses ✹ Apprenez auprĂšs de deux intervenantes dynamiques qui ont dĂ©veloppĂ© leur entreprise et crĂ©Ă© de nouvelles opportunitĂ©s grĂące Ă  des collaborations rĂ©ussies. Faites dĂ©filer vers le bas pour en savoir plus sur elles !\nÉtendre votre rĂ©seau 🌐 Rencontrez et connectez-vous avec des femmes entrepreneures qui partagent vos ambitions et votre vision.\nAccĂ©der Ă  des conseils d’experts ⚖ Profitez de la Clinique Legal Compass de McGill\, qui offre des conseils adaptĂ©s aux entrepreneurs.\nPrĂ©senter votre entreprise đŸŽ€ Mettez en valeur vos idĂ©es avec une opportunitĂ© de pitch de 60 secondes !\nProfiter de rafraĂźchissements et de conversations đŸ·Â Ă‰changez dans une ambiance conviviale autour de collations et boissons offertes.\n\n  \nRenforcez votre parcours 🌈\nQue vous soyez une propriĂ©taire d’entreprise chevronnĂ©e ou que vous dĂ©butiez\, cet Ă©vĂ©nement est conçu pour vous aider Ă  Ă©largir votre rĂ©seau\, Ă  dĂ©couvrir de nouvelles opportunitĂ©s et Ă  acquĂ©rir les outils nĂ©cessaires pour collaborer avec intention. Ne manquez pas cette soirĂ©e inspirante de connexions et d’autonomisation ! đŸ’Ș \nInscrivez-vous maintenant đŸ–Šïž\nRĂ©servez votre place !\nRĂ©servez votre place dĂšs aujourd’hui – nous avons hĂąte de vous voir ! 🎉 \nEn savoir plus sur notre programme ELLEvate pour femmes entrepreneures ! \nLe programme ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs est rendu possible grĂące au gĂ©nĂ©reux financement du gouvernement du Canada et au soutien de notre partenaire\, l’UniversitĂ© York. Nous remercions chaleureusement le McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship pour l’accueil de cet Ă©vĂ©nement. \nVeuillez noter : \nLa prĂ©inscription est obligatoire. \nLes rĂ©ponses aux questions d’inscription seront utilisĂ©es Ă  des fins statistiques et partagĂ©es avec le McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship. \nLes discours principaux se dĂ©rouleront en anglais. \n  \nAbout the keynote speakers:\n \nKahsennenhawe Sky-Deer\nKahsennenhawe Sky-Deer (she/her) is Kanien’kehĂĄ:ka\, wolf clan and former Grand Chief of the Mohawk Council of KahnawĂ :ke. She made history in 2021\, when she was the first woman who also identifies as 2SLGBTQ+ to ever be elected to the position. Prior to that she served her community on the Council for 12 years in 4 consecutive 3 year terms of office. \nDuring her tenure as Grand Chief\, she signed a historic deal with Hydro Quebec for a partnership to bring clean renewable electricity to New York City. She was also a guest of the President of Mexico at the 500 years of Indigenous Resistance Commemoration. Her biggest challenge and current commitment is being the chairperson of a Capital Campaign for a 56 million dollar building for Language\, Culture\, Tourism\, with a theatre and a museum. The most ambitious project in her community’s history. \nSky-Deer has been a strong voice for First Nations rights to self determination\, protection of inherent rights\, border crossing\, citizenship/membership and so much more.  In July 2024\, she launched her own consulting business called Sky-Deer Consulting and continues to work in advancing the issues faced by First Nation communities. In January 2025\, she became the Vice President of Dable Consulting and Advisory Services in her community of KahnawĂ :ke. \nIn 2023 she received a lesbian visibility award from the Quebec Lesbian Network and was on the cover and featured in the 7th edition of lstw magazine. Sky-Deer continues to motivate and inspire young girls\, women\, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals that you can shatter glass ceilings and achieve your dreams by being your true and authentic self. \nSky-Deer currently sits on the President’s Advisory at Concordia University\,  is a water protector of the Great Lakes on the Biignaagami Circle and continues to do public speaking engagements and panels across various sectors to educate and inspire the next generation of leaders. \n  \n \nAnna Tsouluhas\, BSc\, MBA\nA strategic powerhouse\, entrepreneur\, and relentless innovator. Anna spent close to 20 years building the market for one of the largest immunology products in Canada and the world for pharma company Abbott/AbbVie before moving on to run her own businesses. Recognized as a results-oriented leader and for having an eye for seeing what no one else could find\, she has been named to arthritis research boards and steering committees in Canada. Anna now focuses her expertise as an agency partner and business owner of Fisika\, leading her teams to serve a client base from consumer to healthcare including physician groups and non-profit organizations who seek strategic and project support. URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/impactful-connections-empowering-women-collaboration/ LOCATION:McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship\, 1001 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest\, main floor\, MontrĂ©al\, Quebec\, H3A 1G5\, Canada CATEGORIES:ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs,Entrepreneurship,Evening,Networking,Women Entrepreneurship ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR