On October 2, 2024, Ms. Arezoo Goudarzi attended the Women’s Entrepreneurship Breakfast hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with ISANS and the Immigrant Women Entrepreneurship Network (IWEN). The event brought together inspiring women entrepreneurs from the ISANS IWEN program and its alumni to explore the value of engaging with the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, including opportunities related to small business involvement, networking, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (DEAI), and Chamber membership.
The session was hosted by Dr. Ann Divine, Chair of the Halifax Chamber Board, and Patrick Sullivan, President and CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Ann Divine, founder of Ashanti Leadership, has been recognized by the Halifax Chamber for her advocacy, leadership, and commitment to creating more inclusive opportunities for women, immigrants, and diverse business communities.
During the networking discussion, Ms. Goudarzi introduced GIGAPM’s capabilities in professional project management training and consulting. She also shared the potential value of offering online project management training programs for businesses, entrepreneurs, and members of the Chamber community.