Bruce County’s ‘Business to Bruce’ and the Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey will be holding 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 Ainsdale Golf Course, south of Kincardine.
The 7th annual International Women’s Day event is expected to feature 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 change-makers who are driving change in our communities while supporting an organization dedicated to protecting our most vulnerable, fostering positive outcomes for all involved.”
The evening will also feature 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,” adds 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 p.m., or until tickets are sold out. Tables of eight can be reserved by emailing lmclean@brucecounty.on.ca. Those interested in donating and who are unable to attend, 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/
