LIFT Startups

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General

eWomenNetwork

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eWomenNetwork is a success SYSTEM. Part  of that system is “networking” – but only apart . There’s so much more!

We provide powerful, effective coaching, valuable mentorship, inspiration and motivation, as well as useful tools you can apply in your own business – tools that can help you to make more money and achieve greater success faster .

Our foundational goal is very specific: help one million fulfilled women each achieve one million in annual revenue. Our underlying methodology is “Lift others as you climb.”

iWIST

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iWIST aims to support women and allies in STEM by building a trusted community that promotes and facilitates access to peer connection and individual development.

As the STEM sector continues to evolve, iWIST aims to support and encourage women to engage with and thrive in STEM.

Founded in 2011 as Island Women in Technology, the group’s mission was to offer a positive and supportive environment where women who worked in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) could connect and build a community. A common concern from members of the group was that they felt like the “other” at work. The goal was to counter that and help women flourish and grow their networks, careers and personal skills.

Today, over 900 people subscribe to iWIST’s various social network sites or newsletter. iWIST hosts regular networking and professional development events on Vancouver Island. The themes vary but the core function will always be to build opportunities for women in the evolving STEM communities on Vancouver Island. Great events will always be the heart and soul of what makes iWIST a success – from the annual events like our holiday breakfast & AGM, and the Summer Party to the many impressive professional development initiatives: Best Advice I Ever Ignored CEOs Panel, Leading the Way conference, and many more.

 

the Dock centre for social impact

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A dock is a place where travellers of all kinds meet the land. They rest, eat, explore, trade, and connect with others. theDock Centre for Social Impact is a place where folks of all kinds meet to study, research, plan, collaborate, and work on their various passions. We share ideas and collaborate; often times travellers end up switching ships, taking on new adventures with new colleagues or friends.

It’s a place of endless possibility. Come see for yourself!

KWENCH

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We value respect, integrity and kindness. Our flexible, unique co-working spaces, events and services support balanced, happy humans that lead engaged and inspired lives. We have created KWENCH as a place to seek Knowledge, Wellness, Experiences, Novelty, Curiosity and Connection to foster Healthy and Happy lives.

Our space includes creative studios, private offices and open workspaces, fitness facilities, workshops, events, lectures, art installations, meditation, food and drink – all in one place.

Digital Desks Coworking

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Victoria’s entrepreneurs, executives and freelancers have never seen anything like this. A new coworking community that includes a modern coworking office located in the award winning Parkside Hotel. The Digital Desks Coworking Space is a fully equipped digital office in an inspiring location, designed for Victoria’s business and technology leaders and the #YYJ coworking community.

Spaces Uptown Vic

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Mixed development locations are incredibly well-suited to modern professionals. Having almost every service you can think of at your fingertips transforms your working day from drudge to dream. Creatives, entrepreneurs and corporates alike have found Spaces Uptown Vic an ideal workspace for their new projects, with the selection of flexible offices and co-working options making their jobs easy.