Association profile."We build networks by encouraging women from different professions and walks of life to connect and develop relationships from a business perspective." WHAT IT IS: Now in its 27th year, CAWEE CAWEE Canadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs is the longest running businesswomen's association in the country. A not-for-profit Not-for-profit An organization established for charitable, humanitarian, or educational purposes that is exempt from some taxes and in which no one in profits or losses. organization based in Toronto, its purpose is to build networks by encouraging women from different professions and walks of life, to connect and develop relationships from a business perspective. It incorporates a diverse cross-section of professional and entrepreneurial en·tre·pre·neur n. A person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture. [French, from Old French, from entreprendre, to undertake; see enterprise. women with wide-ranging interests, experiences and successes and is in the process of forging alliances with other organizations locally and nationally. CAWEE presents an ExtraOrdinary Woman of the Year Award annually to one woman in recognition of her dedication to herself and other women in their pursuit of personal, professional and financial achievement. UNIQUE STRENGTH: "Because we're not tied to any particular profession, our members get a chance to make connections outside of their own career disciplines," says President Patti Knight. "We welcome all women with a professional background; our only criteria is that they be an executive or an entrepreneur entrepreneur (än'trəprənûr`) [Fr.,=one who undertakes], person who assumes the organization, management, and risks of a business enterprise. ." WHAT YOU GET: * Meetings and seminars with high-profile guest speakers. * A host of networking opportunities including a breakfast series, "lunch 'n' learn" sessions and evening events. * A quarterly newsletter addressing current business issues. * A new magazine, Exclaim ex·claim v. ex·claimed, ex·claim·ing, ex·claims v.intr. To cry out suddenly or vehemently, as from surprise or emotion: The children exclaimed with excitement. v. , that features business tips and is to be published twice yearly. COST: Individual Membership $225 + GST GST abbr. Greenwich sidereal time GST (in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada) Goods and Services Tax . INFO: 416-756-0000 (Toronto), e-mail to info@cawee.net or visit www.cawee.net |
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