The Global Marketplace by Women’s Business Hub is an e-commerce platform for new immigrant women entrepreneurs.
To assist newcomers to Canada in becoming participating members of an inclusive and diverse community and country.
Saskatoon as a diverse and inclusive community where newcomers fully participate in its economic, social, intellectual and cultural life.
We embrace engagement, inclusion, and respect of others. We believe strong communities are those that embrace equality and empower their members.
We believe that every entrepreneur has a story to tell. WBH features the stories of entrepreneurial immigrant women with a passions born of amazing journeys that have fostered the spirit to build, create and innovate and with ideas to deliver bold and often unique products and services. WBH strives to enable women with small businesses to reach our local and national markets at a minimal cost, making it possible for them to focus instead on creativity and production. With this platform, WBH helps them find “appreciators” and helps those appreciators find their unique stories.
The Women’s Business Hub offers online and in-person training for newcomers to Canada, with a focus on e-commerce, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Each course is an opportunity for participants to strengthen their skills and further support the growth of their own independent businesses in Canada.
Oleksandra Shevchenko, a 42-year-old professional from Kyiv, Ukraine, has relocated to Canada. With 20 years in economics and extensive sales experience, she brings a diverse skill set. She successfully owned a store in Ukraine and has worked in the cleaning industry in Portugal and Canada.
Passionate about quality, Oleksandra joined the program to create Best Clean Company in Saskatoon. She credits her involvement in the program with helping improve her language and communication skills. As one of the participants of the annual Dream To Reality competition, she was able to find employment through networking within the WBH community of advisors and business connections. Oleksandra is currently participating in our Expert Mentorship Circle as she continues to get her business organized and set up for success.
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