By Suzanne McCarron

Energy Factor, March 6, 2020 - As we look ahead to International Women’s Day on Sunday, it’s worth looking back at the progress the global community has made in promoting women’s economic empowerment.

Research shows that when women are economically empowered, entire families, communities and nations can benefit.  Read full blog posting.

By Candice White, Knowledge Specialist, Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, World Economic Forum

FORBES, March 6, 2020 - International women’s day is an opportunity to reflect on solutions to achieving gender equality goals. One such route to women’s empowerment is by providing opportunities for women to trade and ensuring that the benefits of trade facilitation reform - making trade faster, easier and more cost-effective - reach women around the world. Read full blog posting.

MONTREAL, March 4, 2020 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group and WEConnect International are working together in 2020 in seven cities in the province of Quebec on a exclusive program aimed at assisting women business owners to enter large supply chains by leveraging supplier diversity programs and certification. In addition, participants will learn about growth strategies and how to access and engage with corporate buyers. The program is part of TD's commitment to facilitate the success and growth of women entrepreneurs. Full Article...

MONTRÉAL, le 4 mars 2020 /CNW/ - En 2020, le Groupe Banque TD et WEConnect International travailleront en collaboration dans sept villes du Québec dans le cadre d'un programme exclusif visant à aider les femmes propriétaires d'entreprises à entrer dans les grandes chaînes d'approvisionnement en tirant parti de la certification et des programmes de diversité des fournisseurs. De plus, les participantes en apprendront davantage sur les stratégies de croissance et la manière d'accéder aux acheteurs commerciaux et de s'engager auprès de ces derniers. Ce programme s'inscrit dans le cadre de l'engagement de TD à faciliter la réussite et la croissance des entrepreneures. Article complet...