Do you know a deserving Manitoba Woman Entrepreneur?

The Nominee is either an equal partner, a 50% (or more) shareholder, or sole owner in a business that has been registered and in operation in Manitoba for a minimum of three consecutive years.

Her operation is a full-time venture and from it she draws her main source of income.

Don't delay....nominate today!

SodaStream, the world leader in home produced sparkling beverages was one of the 10 top products highlighted for its innovation at the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers Tradeshow. Each product was judged in three categories including most unique, most buzz-worthy, and best consumer response. Winnipeg entrepreneur Marta Mikita-Wilson, president of Eco Stream, is the exclusive Canadian distributor of SodaStream. See National Post.

Beginning in January 2011, self-employed Canadians will be able to access Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits. There are four types of EI special benefits:

•             materinity benefits;

•             parental benefits;

•             sickness benefits; and

•             compassionate care benefits

To learn more about these benefits and how to access them, visit the Service Canada website.

Winnipeg entrepreneur Lori Mitchell of Tomboy Tools Canada will be on The Shopping Channel on December 15. Lori will be doing four live shows that day as part of their Hot Holiday Gift Shows. Tune in at 11 am, 3 pm, 6 pm and 11 pm Eastern time to see Tomboy Tools power up for the season.