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NACO Launches National Women’s Initiative with Organizations Supporting Women Entrepreneurs and Angel Investors

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) today announced the launch of the National Women’s Initiative , a groundbreaking series of projects that will leverage a national network of partner organizations to provide support and education to women entrepreneurs across Canada.

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  • The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) today announced the launch of the National Women’s Initiative , a groundbreaking series of projects that will leverage a national network of partner organizations to provide support and education to women entrepreneurs across Canada.
  • The initiative will also provide a platform for educational materials designed to empower women entrepreneurs and investors with the know-how to succeed, as well as share investor and entrepreneur stories to amplify and inspire women in the ecosystem.
  • According to NACO's 2023 report , women now constitute 37% of Canada's angel community, marking a 50% increase from previous years.
  • The National Women's Initiative, powered by NACO, is launching new programs to combat these challenges and enhance capital and opportunities for women entrepreneurs nationwide.

Almost Half of New Businesses in 2021 Were Female Founded, This New Amazon Bestseller Explores 'Owning it' as a Woman in Business

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2021 female entrepreneurs founded 49 percent of new businesses.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2021 female entrepreneurs founded 49 percent of new businesses.
  • The authors of a new Amazon bestseller are on a mission to change that.
  • The book hit #1 bestseller in six categories on its first day on virtual shelves, including Small Business, Starting A Business and Self-Esteem.
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  • Publisher and Founder of the Pitch Club , Rebecca Cafiero is a business and visibility strategist, TEDx Speaker, and 5x bestselling author.

NACO, in collaboration with leading academics, investors, and entrepreneurs, releases 2022 Report on Angel Investing in Canada

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) released its Annual Report on Angel Investing in Canada .

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) released its Annual Report on Angel Investing in Canada .
  • This year's report analyzes Canadian angel investment totaling $262.1 million, a record recovery from 2020s pandemic low of $102.9 million.
  • With input from leading angel organizations and funds across the country, NACOs Annual Report on Angel Investing in Canada tracks important investment trends and analyzes the evolution of angel investing within Canadas innovation economy to inform program and policy development.
  • More than 40 organizations and firms from across Canadas innovation ecosystem supported the data collection, development and review of this years report.

NACO reports a 50% increase in women angel participation and a rebound with $262.1 million of angel investments

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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Over the past 12 years, Canadian angel investors have invested a cumulative $1.38 billion, with $102.9 million invested in 2020 and $163.9 million invested in 2019.

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  • Over the past 12 years, Canadian angel investors have invested a cumulative $1.38 billion, with $102.9 million invested in 2020 and $163.9 million invested in 2019.
  • This evidence-based report analyzes the evolution of angel investing within Canadas innovation economy and informs program and policy development.
  • In 2021, women angel investor participation rose to 27% compared to 24% in 2020, an approximate 60% increase from 2019 and 2018.
  • 53% increase in the number of investments with angel organizations facilitating 635 investments, compared with 416 in 2020.

Bonterra Propels the Power of Community at Social Impact Leadership Conference

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the Social Impact Leadership Conference (SILC), hosted by CyberGrants®, a Bonterra™ company, Bonterra today shares highlights and key successes from the event that will help drive the social good community. Back in-person for the first time since 2019, SILC brought together a wide range of Bonterra employees, customers, and partners to build meaningful connections, join thought-provoking panel discussions and sessions, and share social impact achievements through the Social Impact Awards ceremony.

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  • Social good software company celebrates community, Social Impact Awards, and meaningful service project during three-day, on-site event
    AUSTIN, Texas, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the Social Impact Leadership Conference (SILC) , hosted by CyberGrants, a Bonterracompany, Bonterra today shares highlights and key successes from the event that will help drive the social good community.
  • "At SILC we certainly achieved the conference theme of 'Connected Impact', making new connections and reestablishing previous ones," said Pete Karns, General Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility at Bonterra.
  • "The power of presence, and of our community, could be felt and we had a unique opportunity to recognize that, from our engaging sessions to our Social Impact Awards to our group service project.
  • While on-site in Austin, Bonterra had the opportunity to recognize several customers and partners, sharing their social impact achievements as part of the Social Impact Awards.

Canadian National Energy Alliance Donates $240,000 to North Forge East

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian National Energy Alliance (CNEA), a consortium of leading nuclear engineering and management firms that operates Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), is pleased to announce that it is donating $240,000 to North Forge East (NFE) to support economic development in Eastern Manitoba.

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  • CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian National Energy Alliance (CNEA), a consortium of leading nuclear engineering and management firms that operates Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), is pleased to announce that it is donating $240,000 to North Forge East (NFE) to support economic development in Eastern Manitoba.
  • If youd like to learn more about North Forge East, please visit www.northforgeeast.ca .
  • The Canadian National Energy Alliance (CNEA) brings together the proven leadership and management approaches from SNC-Lavalin, Jacobs, and Fluor the world's leading engineering and technology companies.
  • CNEA was formed to safely transform Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and secure Canada's role in the global nuclear marketplace.

Government of Canada makes largest investment in Canada Research Chairs Program and celebrates 20th anniversary

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, today announced that the Government of Canada is investing approximately $195 million to support 259 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 47 institutions across Canada.

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  • The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, today announced that the Government of Canada is investing approximately $195 million to support 259 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 47 institutions across Canada.
  • Together with the chairs announced earlier this year , the total investment marks the program's largest in a single calendar year.
  • This important milestone underscores the program's continued relevance and far-reaching impact as we celebrate the Canada Research Chairs' 20th anniversary.
  • - The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
    "The Canada Research Chairs program is committed to excellence in research and research training.

Minister Ng announces funding for angel investment networks during the National Angel Capital Organization Summit

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, participated in a panel discussion at the National Angel Capital Organization's World Angel Investment Summit , where she spoke about the important role angel investors play in helping Canadian start-ups secure the capital that is essential to their success.

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  • Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, participated in a panel discussion at the National Angel Capital Organization's World Angel Investment Summit , where she spoke about the important role angel investors play in helping Canadian start-ups secure the capital that is essential to their success.
  • The Minister also highlighted the Government of Canada's support for the innovation ecosystem, including angel groups and business accelerators and incubators.
  • Other members of the panel included Erin Bury, Managing Director, Eighty-Eight ; Sandi Gilbert, Chair, National Angel Capital Organization ; Abdullah Snowbar, Executive Director, DMZ ; and Jess Joss, Chair, World Angel Investment Summit.
  • Funded organizations include the Windsor Essex Angel Network, the National Angel Capital Organization, the GreenSky President's Club,Angel Investors Ontario, the Spark Angel Network and SOANSoutheastern Ontario Angel Network.