March 8 may mark International Women’s Day, but organizers across Ottawa have planned a full week’s worth of events aimed at empowering, inspiring and equipping women in the nation’s capital. Invest O…
Trend Micro, Carleton University partner on women in STEM program
A global cybersecurity company with a large presence in the Kanata North tech park has partnered with Carleton University to encourage more women to get involved in science, technology, engineering an…
Women in tech strive to close the gender gap in Kanata North
By Lisa Thibodeau While March 8 marks a time to celebrate women around the world, as guests at Kanata North councillor Jenna Sudds’ International Women’s Day breakfast heard, some Kanata North busine…
‘You can do it – persevere and don’t let the naysayers get you down’
By Lisa Thibodeau Looking back on her nearly 40 years in the tech sector, Sue Dyer recognizes how difficult it can be for women to make a name for themselves in a predominantly male industry. Dyer got…
Kanata industry leaders featured in business magazine
Two leading business women from Kanata North took to print recently to share their thoughts on best practices in the workplace. Amy MacLeod, chair of the KNBA board and vice-president of strategic co…
Kanata tech community fosters female leadership
Susan Richards, the first female chair of Invest Ottawa, says female leaders have an opportunity to be examples to others. Photo by Mark Holleron When Leah MacMillan started her career in technology 2…