Program Model Building Blocks
Personalized Support
1:1 support for individual growth and emotional well-being beyond business concerns.
Sales Channel
Partnerships with Vancouver Farmers Markets and other businesses provide access to market space and sales opportunities.
Commissary Kitchen Space
Access to commercial kitchen facilities, a significant barrier for many food entrepreneurs.
Workshops
Covering crucial business skills like marketing, food costing, food safety, and navigating permit.
Program Activities and Support
a comprehensive suite of support tailored to its participants
Food and Storytelling as Core Tools
Using food as a "powerful common language" and a platform for sharing strengths, creativity, and cultural pride.
Family Inclusion
Welcoming family members and children into program activities and gatherings, acknowledging caregiving needs and promoting holistic support.
Language Support
Providing interpreters during workshops to ensure inclusivity and accessibility.
Mentorship
Access to a network of mentors, often BIPOC entrepreneurs, who share entrepreneurial wisdom.
Peer Knowledge
Emphasizing shared experiences and wisdom among women. Mentors often include BIPOC individuals and immigrant women themselves.