January 2021
Walsh Canada Joins WBE Canada as a Corporate Member
Toronto, ON - Walsh Canada is proud to announce that the company has become a corporate member of WBE Canada (Women Business Enterprise Council Canada).
WBE Canada is a Canadian non-profit organization that brings corporate and government buyers and Canadian Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) together. WBE Canada certifies majority-owned, managed, and controlled women’s businesses, providing a range of programs and services to assist WBEs in better accessing business opportunities with major corporations.
“Walsh Canada is excited to join the WBE Canada Corporate member family. At Walsh, we are committed to supporting diversity in our work, in our partnerships, and across our supply chain. We know that our projects provide an opportunity for economic stimulus, job creation, and community development. We hope to leverage our partnership with WBE Canada to uplift women-owned enterprises throughout the construction process”, said Tim Meana, General Manager, Walsh Canada.
WBE Canada provides training and education through annual conferences, workshops and webinars, and mentoring programs and networking events with like-minded businesswomen and corporate members. WBE Canada also provides its corporate members with forums, tools and techniques to broaden and strengthen their networks.
“We are incredibly excited to have Walsh Canada join the WBE Canada Corporate member family. Their commitment to supplier diversity and inclusion in their supply chain will provide unique opportunities for many certified women-owned businesses in the construction sector” said Silvia Pencak, President of WBE Canada. “Women-owned businesses across Canada have proven their resilience and innovation especially during the pandemic and Walsh Canada joining WBE Canada is key to their continuing success. We look forward to working closely with Walsh Canada as we develop a mutually beneficial and strategic program to engage women-owned businesses in their supply chain.”