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A special IWD message from Laura McGowan

"On International Women's Day, we honour the accomplishments and efforts of self-identified women and gender-diverse role models who...

CanadianSMEPublished March 7, 2022 · 1 min read
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“On International Women’s Day, we honour the accomplishments and efforts of self-identified women and gender-diverse role models who have shaped our history and are building the future. As someone who is passionate about female empowerment, I’ve seen first-hand how it leads to personal, professional and cultural advancement. Today is also a chance to stand together and advocate for a world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Advancing gender equality and breaking biases. That’s change. For better.“


Laura McGowan

Marketing Director, Ricoh Canada

Laura McGowan, Marketing Director, Ricoh Canada has a 20-year career in technology with extensive experience in brand sponsorship and a lifelong commitment to enabling female leadership. Ricoh’s mission is “Imagine. Change.” and today that means shining a spotlight on the inspiring accomplishments of women from all segments, industries and walks of life, who are changing the world—for better. 

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With an aim to contribute to the development of Canada’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s), Cmarketing Inc is a potential marketing agency and a boutique business management company progressing rapidly in its scope. By acknowledging a firm reliance of the Canadian economy over its SMEs, the agency has resolved to launch a magazine, the pure focus of which will be the furtherance of Canadian SMEs, and to assist their progress with the scheduled token of enlightenment via the magazine’s pertinent content.

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