Sponsorship
Our Impact
As a vehicle for Ottawa’s successful, dynamic and diverse businesswomen, the WBN supports and encourages businesswomen’s endeavours and provides them with opportunities to engage meaningfully with their communities. You can help! Your sponsorship will allow more women to pursue their business goals while allowing you to promote your business, foster good relations, and connect with people in your community.
TO SPONSOR, OR FOR MORE DETAILS
Please contact us at
partnership@womensbusinessnetwork.ca
At a Glance
- Ottawa’s longest-standing professional association for women
- 150+ active members and growing
- Increased attendance and expanded reach with online events
- Corporate and entrepreneur sectors well-represented
- Build your brand, collaborate with your community and reach a dedicated audience
- Multiple opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships, at all levels
Let’s Talk About You
You need to promote your business, foster good relations and connect with people in your community. But resources are tight, the pandemic has shifted the business landscape and the usual vehicles aren’t available anymore.
Perhaps you’re looking to become more involved in community partnerships by partnering with worthwhile causes. It’s an industry-crossing trend – customers are increasingly curious about brand values and want to show their support through their patronage.
You’ve come to the right place. Established in 1981, the Women’s Business Network (WBN) is Ottawa’s longest-standing and most established professional association for women in all sectors. With more than 240 dedicated members, WBN’s reach is growing due to virtual events – more people can participate from more locations. We have many exciting ways you can effectively reach a dedicated group of people across multiple industries in both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds.
The many benefits of becoming a WBN sponsor include:
Values-based Brand Building
Corporate social responsibility moves your company beyond typical marketing, with an elevated profile for a specific and timely purpose. Receive local visibility on a national and international priority – be seen within your industry and beyond as a responsive, action-oriented partner who chooses to make a difference with diversity and representation.
Reach a Dedicated Group
With a focus on networking and empowerment, our events and programs feature the latest tools, resources and research to develop skills and knowledge for women in business—as well as highlighting and supporting local businesses within our membership. Our members are dedicated and known for supporting WBN-related partners through direct engagement and referrals.
Collaborate
Build and deepen relationships among other leaders in our community with a shared interest in diversity and inclusion, gender equality and continuous professional development for businesswomen in Ottawa. Connect with women professionals and entrepreneurs in Ottawa, including government ministers, journalists, emerging young leaders, academics, private sector executives, business owners, civil society leaders and heads of agencies from different industries.
After all…
$20,000,000,000,000 in consumer spending is controlled by women.
91% of global consumers are likely to switch brands to one associated with a good cause, given comparable price and quality. 82% of financial decisions are made by women, alone or as equal partners. Almost 66% of women say they are the primary breadwinner in their household. (Source: BMO Women in Wealth presentation, 2020.)
It makes good business sense to partner with an organization devoted to developing women’s business potential.
Let’s Talk About Us
We are entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, decision-makers, leaders. We are inspiring businesswomen.
The WBN serves as a vehicle for Ottawa’s successful, dynamic and diverse women’s business community to come together and collaborate while building professional and personal skills, inspiring others and giving back to the community. The business networking opportunities alone are well worth the investment.
Here’s a quick look at our members, according to a recent survey:
- 95% have a post-secondary education
- 55% are entrepreneurs/business owners, while
- 36% are corporate professionals
- 51% earn over $75,000/year
Our members pay attention – they will see and interact with you:
- 93% interact with WBN on social media
- 77% attend 3 or more events/year
- 73% have attended an event in last 3 months
- 67% read WBN newsletters regularly
The Businesswoman Of The Year Awards (BYAs) celebrate the business achievements, professional expertise and leadership of outstanding women in the National Capital Region and are presented to recipients in the Entrepreneurial Leader, Enterprise Leader, Lifetime Achievement and Community Impact categories.
Sponsorship of the BYAs is an opportunity to promote your brand and connect with prominent businesswomen, decision-makers and individuals with strong networks and purchasing power. Commensurate with investment, sponsors are recognized through an integrated communications campaign between the WBN and the BYAs.
BYA SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Partner with Us to Empower Women in Business
Support the Women’s Business Network (WBN) and the Businesswoman of the Year Awards (BYAs)—Ottawa’s premier event celebrating women’s leadership and achievements.
By becoming a sponsor, you’ll gain valuable exposure throughout the year and at key events while showing your commitment to empowering women in business.
Explore our sponsorship packages and discover how we can help you meet your goals.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BYAs
Please visit www.thebyas.ca to learn more about the BYAs.
BECOME A BYA SPONSOR
If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s BYAs, please email sponsorship@womensbusinessnetwork.ca.
Program Opportunities
WBN Mentorship Program
The WBN Mentorship Program pairs emerging and mid-level entrepreneurs and corporate professionals seeking skills development and professional growth with experienced local mentors who are established entrepreneurs or senior-level corporate professionals. We host monthly meetings and workshops to cover topics such as career/business strategy, setting goals, leadership, the power of resilience, life-work balance and more.
Interested in learning more about our sponsorship opportunities?
If you are interested in sponsoring a WBN event, program or the BYAs, please email sponsorship@womensbusinessnetwork.ca.