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From The Publisher: #BreakTheBias WEST GALA
from the publisher Get Ready To Celebrate International Women’s Day Virtually With WEST
By Deborah Jones
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As times continue to be challenging for everyone, you won’t want to miss out on one of the most enjoyable, meaningful and all-around top “feel-good” events in our region.
It’s an event (in person in the past and last year, virtually) that Biz X magazine has sponsored for many years and is proud to do so again for 2022.
For over 30 years, Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST) has been providing services to young women and women in Windsor Essex, to access training, one-on-one support, certification, community resources and more.
On Tuesday March 8, 2022, WEST is set to host its yearly fundraiser — the “International Women’s Day Gala” — virtually.
“Our annual event has become a great way to come together to celebrate and support women and champions in our community who are committed to creating spaces that support gender equality,” says Rose Anguiano Hurst, WEST’s Executive Director.
Join WEST for this evening that includes a keynote speaker, Beverly Jacobs, CM, Ph.D. Jacobs is the newly appointed Senior Advisor to the President on Indigenous Relations & Outreach at the University of Windsor.
The event also includes the Journey Towards Success Awards, entertainment and more, with #BreakTheBias, the inspiring theme for 2022.
Each day, individually and as a community, we all have a role to play in order for change to happen for the betterment of our workplaces and communities. International Women’s Day is a celebration of the progress that has been made, along with a reminder that our voices, actions and collaborations are key.
WEST looks forward to streaming its annual International Women’s Day Gala to your home (or office if you work late like me!) on March 8 starting at 5:30 p.m. I invite you to watch with your co-workers, family and friends to help #BreakTheBias for a stronger Windsor Essex!
Tickets are just $25 and further information about the event can be found on: WestOfWindsor.com/iwd.
Photo collage depicts WEST’s IWD 2021 #ChooseToChallenge campaign, which brought together community leaders of all ages in Windsor Essex.
