International Women's Day High Tea

The Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre and Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual International Women’s Day High Tea on March 7, 2025. The event will take place at the Cornwall Civic Complex, Salons ABC from 11:00am to 2:30pm.  

The International Women’s Day High Tea aims to celebrate the achievements of female entrepreneurs and provide support for women-owned businesses in the region. The event will offer a unique opportunity for women entrepreneurs to network, gain insights, and be inspired by industry leaders.

This year’s event will feature keynote speaker, Karla Briones, serial entrepreneur and founder of Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada (IEC).  As an immigrant entrepreneur herself, Karla draws from her personal experiences to engage and empower women and immigrants to acquire, start, and scale their ventures.

As a special treat, Karla will also add her voice to an exciting panel of female entrepreneurs working and thriving in Cornwall, SDG Counties, Akwesasne. Confirmed panelists include:

• Beatrice Noel – Cornwall Connector

• Niio Perkins – Niio Perkins, Handcrafted Jewelry

• Angela Youngs – Ground Soap

• Sylviane Dutrisac – Ferme Butte & Bine Farm

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She Inspires Award

New to this year’s event will be the inaugural “She Inspires” Business Excellence Award, as part of the Chamber’s BEA collection.

The She Inspires Award is a celebration of the remarkable women who make our community a better place. We are seeking nominations for an outstanding woman who demonstrates leadership, resilience, and a passion for making a positive impact. This award recognizes individuals who inspire us all through their professional achievements, selfless community involvement, and dedication to empowering others. If you know a woman who embodies these qualities, we encourage you to nominate her for this special recognition.

Click here to submit a nomination.

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Event Tickets

The International Women’s Day High Tea is open to all women entrepreneurs, business professionals, and individuals interested in supporting women-owned businesses.  

Tickets are available online through TicketPro or in-person at the Aquatic Centre Box Office.  

• TicketPro link

We know many attendees will be small business owners or freelancers, so we are offering a sliding scale “sugar” price for tickets to help make this event accessible to everyone.  If the cost is still a barrier to attendance, please contact Business Enterprise Centre at krendek@cornwall.ca.  

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