The NB Association of CBDCs offers services to women entrepreneurs thanks to the financial support of Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) through the Women in Business Initiative (WBI) program. There are five development officers who work specifically with women business owners in the community. They provide one-on-one support to women living in both rural and urban areas. The development officers ensure that women business owners have the products and services they need to move their business forward.
 
The five development officers in New Brunswick help women business owners in their region to:
 
•          Access expert business advice, information, mentorship and support
•          Acquire information on financing
•          Identify ways to enhance their innovation and export capacity
•          Obtain training, professional development  and networking opportunities
 
Women are the new face of entrepreneurship and are a thriving force in New Brunswick’s economy.

For more information contact a development officer nearest you:

Audrey Poitras, Northwest Region: (506) 473-9775 or audrey.poitras@cbdc.ca
Diane Vigneault, Northeast Region: (506) 546-2704 or diane.vigneault@cbdc.ca
Sarah Corey, Southwest Region: (506) 452-3918 or sarah.corey@cbdc.ca
Florine LeBlanc, Southeast Region: (506) 533-8711 or florine.leblanc@cbdc.ca
Danielle Sullivan, Fundy Region: (506-465-6424) or danielle.sullivan@cbdc.ca
Nadine Duguay, Northumberland Region: (506) 622-5255 or nadine.duguay@cbdc.ca

For communications or media inquiries, please contact:

Shelley McKinnon, communications officer: (506) 548-2251 or shelley.mckinnon@cbdc.ca

For more information on the Women in Business Web site, visit www.wbnb-fanb.ca