Newsletter July 2025
Happy Canada Day! Looking back on 158 years of Canadian Business, this month’s newsletter will catch you up on all things IWSCC so far in 2025!
NEWS
Getting Engaged With IWSCC
Entrepreneurs are busy people, and IWSCC is always introducing new ways to add value to our members. Here’s a quick rundown on some of the best and newest ways that IWSCC can give your business a boost.
Blog Articles
IWSCC’s blog is home to news, updates, program information, and even submissions from our community! IWSCC Community Members can share their expertise or voice their opinions at no additional cost to membership. Just reach out to Alex D to learn more!
Calendar Submissions
IWSCC’s community is packed full of educators, innovators, and advocates. IWSCC Community Members like Suppliers, Resource Providers, and Corporate Members can promote their events through our calendar, included with your Membership. Submit your event today with the button below!
One-on-One Introductions
We host group networking events year-round to bring our community members together, but sometimes you just can’t line up with each other. Did you know IWSCC also helps provide 1-on-1 introductions with many of our Corporate Members? Certified Suppliers can learn how when they reach out to Jenn Magee at JenniferM@iwscc.ca
Referral Bonuses
Certified Suppliers save when our community grows! Receive membership discounts when you invite new Certified Suppliers. Suppliers who own multiple businesses get the same benefit when they certify more than one! Learn more when you follow the link below.
Catching Up On 2025
The year is half over, have you been busy? We sure have! Here’s some of the biggest updates from IWSCC that you may have missed.
Reach Forum 2025
On May 28 we celebrated our third annual National Forum for Disabled Entrepreneurship: Reach! Catch the recording, learn about our award winners, and celebrate with us!
Inclusive Workplace Research
Our latest research project is well underway as IWSCC and its partners investigate workplace regulations, and how we can improve them for Invisible Disabilities. Learn about the project today!
Accessible Procurement
Earlier this year IWSCC published the results of a multi-year research project on Accessible Procurement. See what our team and research partners learned when you access the full report.
The Canadian Accessibility Marketplace
Our newest project is already almost here! This fall IWSCC becomes your guide to accessibility experts across Canada with our all-new Canadian Accessibility Marketplace! Read more about it in our latest blog post.
UPCOMING EVENTS
July Events
Meet the Buyers: Construction & Infrastructure
Connect with some of Canada’s largest purchasers, IWSCC Corporate Members constructing our communities from top to bottom. Build new relationships, reinvigorate past connections, and connect with Members eager to work with Certified Veteran-Owned and Disabled-Owned businesses. Learn more with the button below!
August Events
Meet the Buyers: Retail, Storefronts, and Customer Service Branches
Our August networking event is for Corporate Members and Certified Suppliers who go where the people are! Connect with Corporate Members who operate retail locations, storefronts, branches, and other customer service locations next month.
IWSCC supports Veteran-Owned and Disabled-Owned businesses across Canada. You can learn more about becoming a Certified Supplier here, learn more about becoming an IWSCC Corporate Member here, or reach out to us directly at info@iwscc.ca
