Women's Business Hub
A program of the Saskatoon Open Door Society

What is the Women's Business Hub?

What is the Women's Business Hub?

A place (hub) where talented immigrant women come together to develop their skills under the guidance of business professionals. The program provides education, training and support to help entrepreneurial immigrant women launch their own businesses.

The WBH Centre includes such resources as a commercial kitchen, sewing studio, event hall, childminding, business advisors, mentorship and more.

What is the Women's Business Hub?
The Hub Centre

The Hub Centre

Information about the Women's Business Hub Centre, including facilities, rental information and rates, and more
Hub Centre
Hub Centre
FAQ
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Curious about the program or the Hub Centre? We may have the answers you need!
Success Stories

Success Stories

Hear from some of our current and past program participants about their experiences, challenges, and successes in starting and running their very own businesses.
Success Stories
Success Stories
Online Shopping
Online Shopping
Online Shopping

Online Shopping

Check out our online store for handmade products or professional services offered by our current and graduated program participants.
Support Us

Support Us

Current and past program participants share about their experiences, challenges, and successes
Support Us
Support Us
Our Advisory Committee

Our Advisory Committee

Our Advisory Committee
  • Ashraf Mirmontahai, Director of Employment Services, Saskatoon Open Door Society
  • Shahira Mabrouk, Program Coordinator, Women's Business Hub, Saskatoon Open Door Society
  • Marlena Guzowski, Owner, The Park YXE
  • Erika Quiring, Executive Director, Saskatoon Farmers Market Cooperative Ltd
  • Terri Parent, Senior Account Manager, BDC (Business Development Canada)
  • Asit Sarkar, Professor Emeritus of Management and Marketing, Edward School of Business (University of Saskatchewan)
  • Kent Smith-Windsor, Former Executive Director, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
  • Jean Wu, Assistant Manager and Mutual funds Representative, Scotiabank 
  • Brennan Gawley (CA), Senior Manager, Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
  • Leanne May, Director of Childcare, Saskatoon Open Door Society
  • Emily Li Yan, CEO and Owner, SaskMade Marketplace
  • Yen Fung, Entrepreneur and Former Owner of Mom's Nutrition Centre and Genesis Family Restaurant
In Partnership With

In Partnership With

Business Development Bank of Canada