Canadian Ambassador Isabelle Hudon promotes women’s entrepreneurship internationally

Isabelle Hudon, CEO of BDC, delivered a potent message at the International Women’s Day luncheon, stressing courage, ambition, and visibility for women entrepreneurs. Her illustrious career, including roles as Canada’s Ambassador to France and Monaco, brought valuable insights.

Hosted by the Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre and Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with BDC Canada, the event celebrated women-owned businesses. Held at the Ramada Cornwall, the well-attended luncheon offered networking, insights, and inspiration.

Hudon highlighted the importance of female entrepreneurship in thriving communities like Cornwall. She emphasized the need for courage to drive change, ambition to fuel progress, and the pivotal role of women in driving these transformations.

The event featured an engaging panel discussion with Isabelle Hudon, Carma Williams, Shelbie Ladoucer-Etukudo, and Kelly Back, exploring various aspects of women in business.

Shauna Baggs from the Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre stressed the significance of supporting women-owned businesses for community economic growth. Providing resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities can help women entrepreneurs thrive.

Angela Bero, General Manager of the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the luncheon’s role in fostering connections, learning, and empowerment among women in the community.

The International Women’s Day Luncheon serves as a reminder of the collective effort required to empower women entrepreneurs and propel them to new heights.

This condensed version focuses on the key points of the event while ensuring readability and accessibility.

Repurposed article originally published in Seaway news