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JANUARY 2010
A WEALTH OF INFORMATION

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"Across the rich world more women are working than ever before. Coping with this change will be one of the great challenges of the coming decades.”
- The Economist

IN THIS ISSUE:

1. Women of Influence Membership >
2. Burt's Bees - Clarifying The ‘Natural’ Confusion >
3. Cambridge Group of Clubs - Love your Heart >
4. Canadian Business Magazine - Winners & Losers 2009 >
5. Chubb Insurance - Professional Liability and Securities >
6. The Globe and Mail - Board Games 2009, Women on Board >
7. Jones New York - How to wear it >
8. Queen's School of Business - Managing for Recovery >
9. Swarovski - Out of the Blue >
10. A World of Inspiration >
11. Poll Responses >
12. Poll Question >
Women of Influence Membership
Sign Up today to become a Member

Become a Women of Influence Member by March 3rd and receive 2 tickets to a Luncheon Event! Members get exclusive access to speeches online, one year subscription to Women of Influence Magazine, special rewards programs with sponsors, online networking and professional development tools. Launching Spring 2010.
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Burt's Bees
Clarifying The ‘Natural’ Confusion

Looking to better your health in the new year? Don’t just pay attention to what you put into your body. What you put on it matters too. Read more >

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Cambridge Groups of Clubs
Love your Heart!

With February being the month of heart health and Valentine’s Day (a different concern of the heart), this is the time to consider what you can do to love your heart. Is your blood pressure up or concern for heart disease got you down? Read more >

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Canadian Business Magazine
Winners & Losers 2009: Big winner - women

It wasn't called a 'he-cession' for nothing: why more women kept their jobs. Read more >

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Chubb Insurance
Professional Liability and Securities-Related Claims Trends

The credit crisis and global recession is just the most recent systemic event to affect professional liability. Read more >

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The Globe and Mail
Board Games 2009, Women on Board

While women appear to be making headway in the boardrooms of the nation, a lack of CEO experience and access to some crucial business networks mean that directorships are still proving elusive, the latest Report on Business survey reveals. Read more >

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Jones New York
How to wear it

There is no better way to break out of the winter blues than with color! Try it this spring! Read more >

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Queen's School of Business
Managing for Recovery - People and Strategy During a Recession

Prepare your organization for the economic recovery. This Queen's program is an exceptional opportunity to learn key insights into the current economic environment. Gain valuable guidance and manage your way through the recession and into the recovery. Read more >

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Swarovski
Out of the Blue

The precious element of water forms the symbolic theme of Swarovski’s Spring 2010 Out of the Blue jewelry and accessories collection. This collection, which is extremely rich in forms and colors, emulates a tranquil atmosphere and nurtures well being, youth and joie de vivre.

Please visit any Swarovski Gallery Store across Canada to view the Spring/Summer 2010 Collection Read more >

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A World of Inspiration
Find out what businesses in your area are doing to advance, connect and engage professional women in business and life

Centre for Women in Business

Growth-focused Nova Scotian women entrepreneurs truly are women of influence; programming offered by the Centre for Women in Business is geared to meet the needs of these business owners as they seek to take their businesses to the next level. Amongst the new events and activities being offered by the Centre: marketing workshops facilitated by internationally-renowned trainers Susan Sweeney and Toni Newman, mastermind groups and supplier diversity certification through WEConnect Canada. Find out more about how the Centre is helping women-owned businesses grow and prosper. Read more >

Women Entrepreneurs of Canada

Women Entrepreneurs of Canada (WEC) was pleased to hold its First Annual National Thought Symposium on Tuesday January 26th, 2010. This was a great opportunity for over 25 major contributors in media, government, corporate and entrepreneurial sectors to present and strategize on their events, campaigns and initiatives that are available to help women entrepreneurs thrive in Canada. WEC is excited to merge the day’s discussion into a report that will help all sectors collaborate more on the deliverables that are synergetic.
Notable speakers included:

  • James Marple, Economist, TD Bank Financial Group
  • The Honorable Sarmite Bulte PC, Consultant/Legal Advisor/Speaker
  • Rick Spence, Contributor, The National Post
  • Lori Ross, VP Marketing, Staples
  • Barbara J. Orser, Deloitte Professor, Management of Growth Enterprises, University of Ottawa
  • George Smitherman, Former M.P.P., candidate for Mayor
Special thanks to event sponsor Staples, Rogers and TD for supporting and hosting this amazing gathering and demonstrating your organizations commitment to entrepreneurial success in Canada.

Canadian Women in Communications

In its nine Regions across Canada, CWC presents networking and professional developments events that assist women with advancing in their careers. For a list of CWC events in your Region: Read more >

Women in Film and Television

Time is running out! WIFT-T is offering 15% off all new memberships during January. It’s the perfect time to join us for a full slate of programming, networking, and events. Make 2010 the year you invest in your career. Read more >

Thank you to our Videographers!

TORONTO - Keyring Media produces corporate video communications... take your communications beyond the written word. For more information, please visit our website at www.keyringmedia.com and stay up to date with our weekly blog.

OTTAWA - Vermillion Productions Web Content. Events. Independent. films about you...

CALGARY - www.platinumvideo.ca Platinum Video Productions has been in business for over 8 years. We specialize in Weddings but also film corporate events and produce company promos for websites. A Calgary and area based video company, we are dedicated to providing QUALITY products and services for those who mean the most to us . . . OUR CLIENTS !

WATERLOO - Marina Sloutsky's experience lies within the multi-faceted industries of film, photography and writing. Her portfolio is available upon request. She can be reached at marinasloutsky@gmail.com
Melissa Brandt is a highly experienced freelance photographer and videographer. Her portfolio is available upon request. You can reach her at melissaabrandt@rocketmail.com

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Poll responses

2009 – Women of Influence Survey Results

 

Poll Question:

What information would you like to hear from Women of Influence?

More success stories, Relevant business issues, Information on women’s health, Female artists, Cultural differences among women around the world, Business fashion, Discounts, offers and exclusive events from sponsors.

 

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