Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada

Stress Management for Entrepreneurs - Thriving Beyond Survival Mode
2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
Starting and running a business while managing disability, neurodivergence, and/or veteran-related challenges creates unique stressors that standard entrepreneurial advice rarely addresses. Many face a triple burden: business demands, the realities of disability or neurodivergence, and systemic barriers.
This interactive webinar offers an evidence-based, accessibility-focused, and lived-experience-driven approach to stress management. Instead of pushing harder, participants will learn to honor their energy patterns, integrate sustainable self-care, and build supportive systems that align with their authentic way of working. The goal is to move from survival mode into sustainable success.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:

Recognize stress patterns unique to disabled and Veteran entrepreneurs
Develop self-care practices that affirm your needs
Build energy-aware time management systems
Apply delegation strategies to reduce overwhelm
Establish boundaries that protect both well-being and propel business growth

Who is Jenine Lillian?
Jenine Lillian is a disabled Canadian entrepreneur and educator who knows first-hand what it’s like to struggle with meeting social expectations in traditional work environments and how open office plans are detrimental to our health. After a very late-in-life diagnosis of Autism and Dyslexia, Jenine started their own 100% remote business to offer consulting, education and advocacy for neurodivergent adults. Their lived experience, humour, and unique approach shows how we can do business differently and actually bring our whole selves to work which benefits everyone. You can learn more about Jenine and their work at www.jeninelillian.com
Accessibility Features at this Event:

Closed Captions (auto-generated)
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation for Spoken English

Register:
This webinar requires registration to attend. Click here to access the registration page.

Self-Care for Solopreneurs: A Revolution Within
2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
As a solopreneur, you’re wearing every hat—but who’s looking out for you? For entrepreneurs, especially in rural communities, constant pressure and isolation make burnout almost inevitable without a strategic approach to well-being. This workshop reframes self-care from a luxury to your most essential business
strategy. Moving beyond quick fixes, you’ll learn to identify burnout triggers, set boundaries, and weave genuine rest into your business model. Leave with practical tools, the freedom to redefine “enough,” and a personalized framework to build a resilient business that thrives because you do.
Learning Outcomes:

The Solopreneur Paradox
Recognizing Your Depletion Signals
The Four Pillars of Sustainable Self-Care
Practical Strategies for Integration
Redefining Success & Setting Boundaries

Cost to Attend
This event is free to attend for BC residents. For attendees outside of BC there is a $30 ticket fee.
IWSCC Certified Suppliers outside of BC can contact us at info@iwscc.ca to reimburse their ticket cost for this event. For more information, or for questions about ticketing please visit the official page.
This is an IWSCC Community Partner Event, hosted by Community Futures BC.
To learn more about this event, including registration, accessibility, and contact information, please visit the host’s official page with the link below.
Learn more about the event and register here.
Learn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.

IWSCC Virtual Town Hall
2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
As we welcome 2026 and a new year of opportunities, IWSCC encourages all Certified Suppliers, Corporate Members, and Community Partners to join us as we walk through plans for the first half of 2026 including networking events and special announcements.
Catch up, ask questions, and kick off another great year with IWSCC.
Accessibility at this Event:
This event will feature American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation for Spoken English.
Live Closed Captions are also available via Zoom.
Registration
This IWSCC Networking Event is invite-only for IWSCC Community Members. If you haven’t received an invitation to this event and would like to attend, please contact AlexD@iwscc.ca

IWSCC Virtual Networking: All Members Welcome
2026-02-17 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
IWSCC popular virtual networking returns in 2026. Participate in a Community Panel followed by virtual roundtable networking for IWSCC Certified Suppliers and Corporate Members.
This event encourages all IWSCC Certified Suppliers and Corporate Members to attend to start the year off strong by reinvigorating past connections and welcoming new ones.
Agenda (ET):
(40m) 1:00 – 1:40: Community Panel Discussion
(50m) 1:40 – 2:30: Virtual Networking
Accessibility at this Event:
This event will feature American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation for Spoken English for the Community Panel portion of the event. IWSCC Certified Suppliers who require an interpreter for networking can contact AlexD@iwscc.ca to request an interpreter or learn how to reimburse your costs.
Live Closed Captions are also available via Zoom.
Registration
This IWSCC Networking Event is invite-only for IWSCC Community Members. If you haven’t received an invitation to this event and would like to attend, please contact AlexD@iwscc.ca

Networking for Introverts
2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Are you an introvert who dreads networking, feels overwhelmed in large gatherings, or struggles to make meaningful professional connections? This workshop is designed just for you! Join us for insightful strategies, practical tips, and friendly practice to leverage your introverted nature as a powerful networking tool. You’ll discover how to master the art of prepping and recovering from events, build authentic relationships, communicate effectively, and network without exhaustion—all while staying true to yourself.
Learning Outcomes:

Understanding Your Introverted Superpowers
Preparation: Your Secret Weapon
Quality Over Quantity: The Introvert’s Advantage
Navigating Networking Events with Ease
Follow-up: Where Introverts Shine

Cost to Attend
This event is free to attend for BC residents. For attendees outside of BC there is a $30 ticket fee.
IWSCC Certified Suppliers outside of BC can contact us at info@iwscc.ca to reimburse their ticket cost for this event. For more information, or for questions about ticketing please visit the official page.
This is an IWSCC Community Partner Event, hosted by Community Futures BC.
To learn more about this event, including registration, accessibility, and contact information, please visit the host’s official page with the link below.
Learn more about the event and register here.
Learn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.

IWSCC Virtual Networking: IWSCC Builds!
2026-03-18 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
IWSCC popular virtual networking returns in 2026. Participate in a Community Panel followed by virtual roundtable networking for IWSCC Certified Suppliers and Corporate Members.
This event encourages Certified Suppliers and Corporate Members who work in, or want to collaborate with, sectors like:

Construction & Infrastructure
Utilities & Trades
Forestry & Mining
Health & Safety & Training
Property Management
Facilities
Security
Engineering

Agenda (ET):
(40m) 2:30 – 3:10: Community Panel Discussion
(50m) 3:10 – 4:00: Virtual Networking
Accessibility at this Event:
This event will feature American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation for Spoken English for the Community Panel portion of the event. IWSCC Certified Suppliers who require an interpreter for networking can contact AlexD@iwscc.ca to request an interpreter or learn how to reimburse your costs.
Live Closed Captions are also available via Zoom.
Registration
This IWSCC Networking Event is invite-only for IWSCC Community Members. If you haven’t received an invitation to this event and would like to attend, please contact AlexD@iwscc.ca

IWSCC Webinar - Using RFPs to Build Your Brand: A Practical Approach for SMEs
2026-03-24 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
Rather than a broad “tips for procurement” session, the webinar will focus on a single, concrete lesson: how Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) can use the Request for Proposal (RFP) process as a strategic branding and positioning tool, regardless of outcome.
Participants will be guided through how procurement processes signal values, credibility, and capability, and how suppliers can respond to build long-term visibility and trust with buyers, even when a contract is not awarded.
Key Elements Include:

How RFPs function as brand touchpoints, not just transactional hurdles
Practical guidance on “right-sizing” responses to avoid over-investment and burnout
How to make strategic decisions about when to pursue, pause, or decline opportunities
Where SMEs can create differentiation without inflating scope or cost

Agenda (ET):

1:00 – 1:10 : Welcome, Context, and Reframing the Problem
1:10 – 1:25 : RFPs as Brand Touchpoints
1:25 – 1:45 : Right-Sizing: Protecting Capacity & Staying Visible
1:45 – 2:05 : Strategic Differentiation for SMEs
2:05 – 2:30 : Live Q&A and Applied Discussion

About EMC³ Consulting
EMC³ Consulting Corp. (Culture. Collections. Coaching. Powered by Purpose™) is an Alberta-based consulting firm that helps governments, cultural organizations, and creative entrepreneurs plan, manage, and grow with purpose.
Our mission is to make culture accessible, inclusive, and future-ready. Every project applies an equity and accessibility lens, ensuring that diverse voices and abilities are represented.
Founded and led by a neurodivergent, disabled, and 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneur, EMC³ Consulting contributes to Canada’s creative economy by promoting inclusion, innovation, and sustainable growth in the cultural sector.
Accessibility Features at this Event:

Closed Captions (auto-generated)
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation for Spoken English

Register:
This webinar is free to attend, but requires registration. Click here to access the registration page.

Beyond Awareness: Why World Autism Acceptance Day Matters
2026-04-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver)
Join BC People First Society Board Member and #ActuallyAutistic neurodiversity consultant & educator, Jenine Lillian for a short presentation about persistent myths and misconceptions about autism followed by an open Q&A session. This event marks the annual World Autism Awareness Day, which many autistic individuals are renaming to World Autism Acceptance Day to encourage the shift from awareness to action.
This event is free and open to everyone.
As a neurodiversity consultant, Jenine regularly answers questions such as:

I’m not sure if I should get a formal disability assessment, what are the benefits of doing that?
I’ve recently been diagnosed as neurodivergent, what should I do next?
I feel like I’m always working, can you help me find balance?
Are there financial benefits available to Canadians with a formal diagnosis of a disability?
I’m neurodivergent and I want to start a small business, can you help?
Can I identify as disabled even without a formal diagnosis?
How do I ask for accommodations at work without risking my job?
My workplace says they’re inclusive, but I don’t feel supported. What can I do?

This is an IWSCC Community Partner Event, hosted by BC People First Society.
To learn more about this event, including registration, accessibility, and contact information, please visit the host’s official page with the link below.
Learn more about the event and register here.
Learn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.

IWSCC Virtual Networking: IWSCC Supports!
2026-04-23 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
IWSCC popular virtual networking returns in 2026. Participate in a Community Panel followed by virtual roundtable networking for IWSCC Certified Suppliers and Corporate Members.
This event encourages Certified Suppliers and Corporate Members who work in, or want to collaborate with, sectors like:

Advocacy & Professional Speaking
Education & Training
Accounting & Financial Services
Auditing & Professional Services
Consulting
Human Resources
Staffing
Healthcare & Wellbeing

Agenda (ET):
(40m) 1:00 – 1:40: Community Panel Discussion
(50m) 1:40 – 2:30: Virtual Networking
Accessibility at this Event:
This event will feature American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation for Spoken English for the Community Panel portion of the event. IWSCC Certified Suppliers who require an interpreter for networking can contact AlexD@iwscc.ca to request an interpreter or learn how to reimburse your costs.
Live Closed Captions are also available via Zoom.
Registration
This IWSCC Networking Event is invite-only for IWSCC Community Members. If you haven’t received an invitation to this event and would like to attend, please contact AlexD@iwscc.ca

IWSCC Virtual Networking: IWSCC Connects!
2026-06-18 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
IWSCC popular virtual networking returns in 2026. Participate in a Community Panel followed by virtual roundtable networking for IWSCC Certified Suppliers and Corporate Members.
This event encourages Certified Suppliers and Corporate Members who work in, or want to collaborate with, sectors like:

Marketing & Communications
Information Technology
Web Development & Design
Artificial Intelligence
Software Development
Hardware Supply & Sales
Digital Security

Agenda (ET):
(40m) 2:30 – 3:10: Community Panel Discussion
(50m) 3:10 – 4:00: Virtual Networking
Accessibility at this Event:
This event will feature American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation for Spoken English for the Community Panel portion of the event. IWSCC Certified Suppliers who require an interpreter for networking can contact AlexD@iwscc.ca to request an interpreter or learn how to reimburse your costs.
Live Closed Captions are also available via Zoom.
Registration
This IWSCC Networking Event is invite-only for IWSCC Community Members. If you haven’t received an invitation to this event and would like to attend, please contact AlexD@iwscc.ca
