We celebrated International Women’s Day this morning at the Give to Gain brunch hosted by Small Business Centre ! 💜💡💐

It was an inspiring event celebrating the power of support, collaboration, and the incredible impact women have in our community. From hearing insights from some of our communities leading women in business to connecting over great conversation, it was a wonderful way to recognize and celebrate women lifting each other up.

When women thrive, we all rise! #InternationalWomensDay #give2gain

MEET OUR 2026 BOARD MEMBERS: Vice-President, Eileen Brown

Eileen is the Business and Loans Advisor for Trenval Business Development Corporation assisting entrepreneurs throughout the Bay of Quinte and area. Eileen holds a professional designation as a Business Analyst augmented by University, Para-legal and trade acumen. Eileen’s entrepreneurial experience includes private corporation taxation, audit preparation and risk oversight and small business ownership within the Agribusiness from northern Alberta. Eileen’s experience also encompasses the arts as a volunteer and dance mom relocating here in 2006 from northern Alberta to support her daughters professional training at the Quinte Ballet School of Canada. In 2022, Eileen was featured in a Spotlight on Leading Lenders, a national initiative supporting women entrepreneurs towards success.

🔗 Learn more about the 2026 QWCC Board of Directors: https://quintewestchamber.ca/board-of-directors-2/

Join Career Edge at the Quinte West Career Fair next week at the Duncan McDonald Arena from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Don't miss out on your opportunity to meet and network with local employers and industry professionals.

🗓 Thurs. March 5, 2026
🕑 2:00pm - 6:00pm
📍Duncan Memorial Arena, Trenton

For more information:
📞 613-392-9157
FB: Career Edge Quinte
🌐 careeredge.on.ca