Business delegations to supplier diversity events designed for women-owned businesses enable these opportunities, as well as opportunities to network with certified women-owned businesses, and to meet buyers from multinational companies. The TCS helps Canadian women-owned and women-led businesses identify opportunities and obtain contracts with large corporations and governments. Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB).Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC).Get certifiedĬontact one of the following organizations to learn more about certifying your business: By accessing these programs, you place your business on a level playing field with other certified suppliers in your industry and fast-track your company’s growth. I’m certain it will continue to open doors as we grow.” – Nathalie Roemer, Co-founder of Optimas Management Group Promoting growth for women-owned businessesĪpproximately 97% of Fortune 500 companies have supplier diversity programs. Certification has resulted in leads, including with multinationals I met on a recent trade mission. “Certification as a women-owned business definitely fits into our growth strategy, not only for networking but also for recognition and credibility. The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) can answer your questions about certification. Receiving recognition for the unique characteristics that make you stand out from the competition.Accessing advocacy, mentorship and training through organizations supporting certified women-owned businesses.Networking with buyers and purchasing managers at matchmaking events.
Taking part in supplier diversity events hosted by large multinationals.Accessing new markets and opportunities at supplier diversity conferences.Naked and Famous (Montreal): Makes jeans with denim fabrics are from Japan’s prestigious mills and ethically made in Canada also offers organic cotton clothing United Dry Stock Goods (Toronto): Founded in 2012, this company adds modern touches to classic garment. Note: Not all the clothing produced by these companies is made in Canada. Qualifying for supplier diversity procurement programs so you can sell to corporations and governments Here is a list of Canadian Clothing companies.
To be eligible for certification, your business must be at least 51% owned, managed and/or controlled by one or more women. You must certify your Canadian women-owned business to take advantage of supplier diversity opportunities. This means they proactively buy goods and services from businesses owned or led by Indigenous, LGBTQ2, visible minority and women entrepreneurs, among others. Supplier diversity programs encourage major corporations and governments to include diverse suppliers in their supply chains.