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SUMMARY:Networking for Introverts
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstanding Your Introverted Superpowers\nPreparation: Your Secret Weapon\nQuality Over Quantity: The Introvert’s Advantage\nNavigating Networking Events with Ease\nFollow-up: Where Introverts Shine\n\nCost to Attend\nThis event is free to attend for BC residents. For attendees outside of BC there is a $30 ticket fee. \nIWSCC 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. \nThis is an IWSCC Community Partner Event\, hosted by Community Futures BC.\nTo learn more about this event\, including registration\, accessibility\, and contact information\, please visit the host’s official page with the link below. \nLearn more about the event and register here.\nLearn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/cfbc-feb24-networking-for-introverts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Partner Event,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T140000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Neurodiversity!
DESCRIPTION:For Neurodiversity Celebration Week\, Jenine Lillian\, #ActuallyAutistic neurodiversity consultant and educator\, is offering a FREE International Zoom event! Wednesday\, March 18th 10am PT – 11am PT. Grab a bevvy and join us for a celebration of our ND strengths and talents. No registration required. \nThis is an IWSCC Community Event hosted by Jenine Lillian Neurodiversity Education & Consulting\, an IWSCC Certified Supplier.\nTo learn more about this event\, including registration\, accessibility\, and contact information\, please visit the host’s official page with the link below. \nLearn more about the event and register here.\nLearn more about IWSCC Certified Suppliers here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/celebrate-neurodiversity/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier Event,Learning,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084520
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T180740Z
UID:9023-1773846000-1773849600@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:IWSCC Virtual Networking: IWSCC Builds!
DESCRIPTION:IWSCC’s popular virtual networking format returns in 2026. Introduce your business to IWSCC Corporate Members in an easy-to-attend\, low-stress virtual environment. \nThis event encourages Certified Suppliers and Corporate Members who work in\, or want to collaborate with\, sectors like: \n\nConstruction & Infrastructure\nUtilities & Trades\nForestry & Mining\nHealth & Safety & Training\nProperty Management\nFacilities\nSecurity\nEngineering\n\nAgenda (ET):\n3:00 – 3:15: Introductions and Housekeeping\n3:15 – 4:00: Virtual Networking \nAccessibility at this Event:\nIWSCC Certified Suppliers who require an interpreter for networking can contact AlexD@iwscc.ca to request an interpreter or learn how to reimburse your costs. \nLive Closed Captions are also available via Zoom. \nRegistration\nThis 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
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/networking2026-mar18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:IWSCC Event,Members Only,Networking,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T143000
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CREATED:20260202T224944Z
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SUMMARY:IWSCC Webinar - Using RFPs to Build Your Brand: A Practical Approach for SMEs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants 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. \nKey Elements Include:\n\nHow RFPs function as brand touchpoints\, not just transactional hurdles\nPractical guidance on “right-sizing” responses to avoid over-investment and burnout\nHow to make strategic decisions about when to pursue\, pause\, or decline opportunities\nWhere SMEs can create differentiation without inflating scope or cost\n\nAgenda (ET):\n\n1:00 – 1:10 : Welcome\, Context\, and Reframing the Problem\n1:10 – 1:25 : RFPs as Brand Touchpoints\n1:25 – 1:45 : Right-Sizing: Protecting Capacity & Staying Visible\n1:45 – 2:05 : Strategic Differentiation for SMEs\n2:05 – 2:30 : Live Q&A and Applied Discussion\n\nAbout EMC³ Consulting\nEMC³ 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. \nOur 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. \nFounded 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. \nAccessibility Features at this Event:\n\nClosed Captions (auto-generated)\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation for Spoken English\n\nRegister:\nThis webinar is free to attend\, but requires registration. Click here to access the registration page.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/webinars-using-rfps-to-build-your-brand/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Beyond Awareness: Why World Autism Acceptance Day Matters
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is free and open to everyone. \nAs a neurodiversity consultant\, Jenine regularly answers questions such as: \n\nI’m not sure if I should get a formal disability assessment\, what are the benefits of doing that?\nI’ve recently been diagnosed as neurodivergent\, what should I do next?\nI feel like I’m always working\, can you help me find balance?\nAre there financial benefits available to Canadians with a formal diagnosis of a disability?\nI’m neurodivergent and I want to start a small business\, can you help?\nCan I identify as disabled even without a formal diagnosis?\nHow do I ask for accommodations at work without risking my job?\nMy workplace says they’re inclusive\, but I don’t feel supported. What can I do?\n\nThis is an IWSCC Community Partner Event\, hosted by BC People First Society.\nTo learn more about this event\, including registration\, accessibility\, and contact information\, please visit the host’s official page with the link below. \nLearn more about the event and register here.\nLearn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/beyond-awareness-why-world-autism-acceptance-day-matters/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Partner Event,Virtual
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UID:9025-1776949200-1776952800@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:IWSCC Virtual Networking: IWSCC Supports!
DESCRIPTION:IWSCC popular virtual networking returns in 2026. Participate in virtual roundtable networking for IWSCC Certified Suppliers and Corporate Members. \nThis event encourages Certified Suppliers and Corporate Members who work in\, or want to collaborate with\, sectors like: \n\nAdvocacy & Professional Speaking\nEducation & Training\nAccounting & Financial Services\nAuditing & Professional Services\nConsulting\nHuman Resources\nStaffing\nHealthcare & Wellbeing\n\nAgenda (ET):\n1:00 – 1:15: Welcome & Housekeeping\n1:15 – 2:00: Virtual Networking \nAccessibility at this Event:\nIWSCC Certified Suppliers who require an interpreter for networking can contact AlexD@iwscc.ca to request an interpreter or learn how to reimburse your costs. \nLive Closed Captions are also available via Zoom. \nRegistration\nThis 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
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/networking2026-apr23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:IWSCC Event,Members Only,Networking,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084520
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UID:9508-1778072400-1778076000@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:Marketing for Mere Mortals: Authentic Connection & Growth
DESCRIPTION:Feel like marketing is a soulless grind? This workshop is for small business owners who want to skip the social media noise and connect authentically with real people. Learn why person-to-person marketing outshines digital hype for small businesses in BC\, how to craft a genuine story\, and practical ways to spread the word without feeling salesy. From effective business cards to networking that feels natural\, you’ll gain tools to build meaningful business relationships that work for you. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nWhy Person-to-Person Marketing Works Better\nFinding Your Marketing Style\nThe Foundations: Who & Why Before How\nPractical\, Sustainable Marketing Strategies\nMeasuring What Matters\nBuilding Your Minimum Viable Marketing Plan\n\nCost to Attend\nThis event is free to attend for BC residents. For attendees outside of BC there is a $30 ticket fee. \nIWSCC 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. \nThis is an IWSCC Community Partner Event\, hosted by Community Futures BC and Jenine Lillian Neurodiversity Consulting & Education.\nTo learn more about this event\, including registration\, accessibility\, and contact information\, please visit the host’s official page with the link below. \nLearn more about the event and register here.\nLearn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/cfbc-marketing-for-mere-mortals-may06/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Partner Event,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084520
CREATED:20260414T141201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T141203Z
UID:9489-1779886800-1779894000@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:Reach: The National Forum for Disabled Entrepreneurship 2026
DESCRIPTION:IWSCC’s celebration of Canadian Disabled-Owned businesses returns on Wednesday May 27th! \nJoin us for an afternoon of dialogue\, resource sharing\, and community awards.  \nEarly registration is now open! For more information about the 2026 Reach Forum\, please visit the official event page here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/reach-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:IWSCC Event,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084520
CREATED:20260429T175344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T175506Z
UID:9516-1779903000-1779913800@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Cultivating Safe Spaces with HRPA
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Safe Spaces (CSS) is a trauma-informed leadership framework that integrates Indigenous knowledge\, neuroscience\, and relational practice. It’s designed for people who know that lasting change requires more than good intentions; it requires the internal capacity to navigate discomfort\, tension\, and complexity without losing connection. \nThrough this workshop\, you’ll learn to: \n\nCultivate safety\, by leading with compassion rather than control\, so people feel welcome to show up authentically.\nStrengthen accountability\, so words and actions align\, creating agreements that last.\nSelf-regulate under pressure repairing harm without defensiveness or blame\, so difficult moments don’t spiral.\nHold relationships as the outcome\, rather than a deal\, helping decolonize your workplace.\nHow to stay in relationship through conflict; growing stronger teams\, instead of fracturing under pressure.\n\nWHY IT MATTERS\nPsychological Safety Isn’t Soft. It’s Strategic. When leaders prioritize psychological safety\, the impact ripples across your organization\, from team cohesion to better performance. \n\nRetention: People stay where they feel safe to take risks.\nEngagement: Teams that communicate openly through tension are more creative and resilient.\nTrust: Shared accountability language builds credibility across every level of your organization.\nImpact: When psychological safety is embedded in your culture\, your DEI commitments move beyond slide decks to showing up in how people experience work.\n\nWhen trust and inclusion become part of your organizational DNA\, people work with you\, instead of for you. \nWHO BENEFITS\nFor People Ready to Lead Differently Cultivating Safe Spaces is designed for organizations that: \n\nWant to strengthen belonging and retention across diverse teams.\nAre committed to inclusion\, equity\, accessibility and reconciliation.\nAre seeking practical tactics to reduce stress while increasing connection.\nAre ready to move from performative policies to embodied practice.\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\nThe Cultivating Safe Spaces (CSS) enhances Human Resources Professionals’ ability to increase overall organizational effectiveness by teaching them to cultivate workplaces that provide a sense of connection and belonging. When employees feel safe\, they show up authentically\, share their ideas\, and take healthy risks.\nUnderstanding CSS positions HR professionals as Strategic Leaders and enhances their ability to shape how their organizations are led overall.\nHR professionals with the emotional intelligence to recognize trauma\, and deal with it in a way that leads to relationship repair\, are more likely to help their organizations retain their staff\, which ultimately leads to less employee churn. This results in their workplaces saving money and preserving organizational knowledge\, while also managing the transfer of that knowledge to new employees.\nWhen combined with the Four Necessary Conditions and the Protocols\, the Perspectives create the environment where people can stay grounded\, communicate clearly\, and hold each other accountable even when the stakes are high. This helps HR professionals improve their: relationship management; and negotiation and influencing skills.\nThe Perspectives teach us to widen our view and to understand that everyone sees through the lens of their story\, training\, and position in a system. When we recognize that\, we stop assuming we all mean the same thing when we say “respect\,” “safety\,” or “truth.”\nMost of us have been taught to listen to be right\, not to learn. In leadership\, that habit erodes trust fast. Discipline in this framework is about improving communication and building credibility during uncertain or high-pressure times.\nThe Perspectives help leaders: see beyond their own experience; understand how power\, identity\, and conditioning shape perception; approach difference with curiosity instead of defence; and make space for multiple truths while staying focused on shared responsibility.\n\n  \nTarget Audience\nThis session is intended for Human Resources Professionals and other Leaders who employ a team. \nRegistration and Host Information\nCost to Attend: This event is free to attend for Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) members. Non-members can attend in-person in Belleville ON for $75\, or virtually for $35. \nThis event is hosted by Empowered Path Inc. To learn more about this event\, including registration\, accessibility\, and contact information\, please visit the host’s official page with the link below. \nLearn more about the event and register here.\nLearn more about IWSCC Supplier Certification here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/empoweredpath-cultivating-safe-spaces-may27/
CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier Event,In-Person,Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T153000
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SUMMARY:IWSCC Virtual Networking: IWSCC Connects!
DESCRIPTION:IWSCC’s popular virtual networking returns in 2026. Participate in virtual roundtable networking for IWSCC Certified Suppliers and Corporate Members. \nAll members are welcome\, but this event encourages Certified Suppliers and Corporate Members who work in\, or want to collaborate with sectors like: \n\nMarketing & Communications\nInformation Technology\nWeb Development & Design\nArtificial Intelligence\nSoftware Development\nHardware Supply & Sales\nDigital Security\n\nAgenda (ET):\n2:00 – 2:15: Community Panel Discussion\n2:15 – 3:00: Virtual Networking \nAccessibility at this Event:\nIWSCC Certified Suppliers who require an interpreter for networking can contact AlexD@iwscc.ca to request an interpreter or learn how to reimburse your costs. \nLive Closed Captions are also available via Zoom. \nRegistration\nThis 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
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/networking2026-jun18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:IWSCC Event,Members Only,Networking,Virtual
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