Board Ready Women

Advancing Diversity in Calgary’s Business Community

Axis Connects is changing leadership. From the csuite to the boardroom, Axis Connects supports and accelerates the advancement and recognition of gender diversity throughout Calgary's business community.

Through Axis Connects' programming and events, we aim to provide skills, resources, and networking opportunities for women, creating a clear path for career advancement.

What does Axis Connects offer year-round?

Since its inception in 2019, Axis Connects has grown its network to over 4,000 and has a broad reach throughout corporate Calgary and beyond.

AXIS Connects has accomplished:

Creating a network of over 4,000 business and community leaders. (and growing)

Empowered over 1,350 women on their professional journey through dedicated programs and workshops. Pioneered innovative and captivating programs including, "Career Development Dialogues" and "Lunch with a Leader."

Launched two, highly successful, all day Leadership Forums to provide women (and men) with professional skills and tools to advance their professional journeys.

Spearheaded thought leadership initiatives including leading research on women in the workplace and public policy engagement on women’s economic participation.

Why is it important to provide opportunities for women to connect, learn, and be elevated within business?

It has long been evident that a more equitable and prosperous society relies on the full economic participation of women across the entire labour market, and that there are great economic benefits to everyone’s participation.

From higher wages to better performing companies and improved living standards, gender equity — or lack thereof can be the difference between a thriving and lagging economy. Nonetheless, forty five percent of employees at Canada’s largest firms are women, but female representation diminishes considerably up the leadership ladder. There is a tremendous need for improvement to bring more women into c-suite and leadership roles.

Who can get involved in Axis Connects And how?

Axis Connects' programming is targeted to mid to senior level female professionals and male allies. Membership is free and becoming a member provides individuals with access to our calendar of events including partner events, programming, research/analysis, curated content, surveys and focus groups among other exciting initiatives.

“Axis Connects is committed to creating a foundation of support for women to come together, be inspired and gain insights into new skill sets, opportunities, and networks. states Heather Culbert, Board Chair of Axis Connects and CIWB Awards. "The advancement of women into key decision-making roles has been slow, therefore our primary objective is to accelerate progress, break down barriers and create opportunities for women to take on leadership positions."

How can the community support you in your mission?

Consider becoming a sponsor - email: hello@axisconnects.com. Sponsorship fuels Axis Connects programming throughout the year, which includes a suite of curated professional development opportunities and resources for women advancing into leadership positions. Sign up for free to become an Axis Connects members(www.axisconnects.com)andattend the events and programming we host throughout the year!

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CALGARY INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS

A night of celebration, to honor the remarkable work of the leaders in Calgary.

The CIWB Awards started as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate those advancing gender diversity in the business community, has quickly become one of the most prominent events of the year. Congratulations to all the winners of the CIWB Awards.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS: Thank you for ALL you do within our community!