Accelerate Action Through Networking with Local Businesses and Community Changemakers for International Women’s Day on March 6

Join Bruce County’s Business to Bruce and Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey for the annual International Women’s Day event - Accelerate Action: Breaking Barriers and Building Businesses on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the Ainsdale Golf Course, south of Kincardine.

The 7th annual International Women’s Day event will be an inspiring evening with storytelling and networking, paired with refreshments and appetizers. Award-Winning Social Impact Entrepreneur, Resilience Advocate, Author & International Speaker, Brandi Leifso, will share stories from her own journey rising through adversity at 21 to launch a beauty brand while living in a women’s shelter.

“Bruce County is proud to continue our partnership with Women’s House Serving Bruce & Grey to host this event for the 7th year,” says Bruce County Warden, Luke Charbonneau. “This event provides an opportunity to spotlight local entrepreneurs and changemakers who are driving change in our communities while supporting an organization dedicated to protecting our most vulnerable, fostering positive outcomes for all involved.”

We are also excited to have guest speaker, Tracy Primeau, who is a mentor and role model for individuals in the energy sector and offers insights on diversity, women in STEM and Indigenous relationship building through her company, Agile Bear.  

“Women’s House Serving Bruce & Grey has always been greatly supported by the International Women’s Day event” says Danielle Bois, Community Relations and Funds Developer with Women’s House Serving Grey Bruce. “This year’s theme of “Accelerate Action” really speaks to us, as we see change and growth in our community. We look forward to sharing our stories, experiences and connecting at this year’s event. We hope to see some new faces and invite everyone to come and support this great cause.”

Tickets are $40 per seat or $300 for a table and can be purchased until March 3 at 12:00 PM or until tickets are sold out. Tables of eight can be reserved by emailing lmclean@brucecounty.on.ca. If you are interested in donating but unable to attend, you can donate directly to Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey.

The recipients of the annual Women's House Woman of Distinction Award will be presented and an online auction with funds going directly to Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey will be available live for bidding during the event.

Purchase tickets: https://businesstobruce.com/training-and-events/2025-international-womens-day-event/

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About Women’s House Serving Bruce & Grey (WHSBG): WHSBG provides free and confidential services, within a supportive environment, to women 16 years of age and older, and their children, who have or are experiencing abuse, sexual violence or homelessness. Women’s House operates a 24/7 shelter in Kincardine, Ontario to provide a safe, supportive and secure environment for women and children fleeing domestic violence.  Women’s House also provides sexual assault services in Bruce and Grey, a child witness program, transition services, education services, a volunteer program, community counselling and second-stage housing in Kincardine, Saugeen Shores and Wiarton. WHSBG is a registered not-for-profit charity governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and staffed by trained professionals.

About Bruce County: Bruce County is an upper-tier municipality in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, made up of 8 lower-tier municipalities and 77,221 residents. The explorers who visit, live, and work here are the dreamers who take roads less travelled and see tried and true as an invitation to try something new. Be an Explorer and call Bruce County home.