John, introducing our Startup Global National Pitch Competition first-place winner! 🎊
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On October 29, the Startup Global National Pitch Competition Grand Finale, presented by UPS and Export Development Canada (EDC), took over the Living Arts Centre at the Startup Canada Tour in Mississauga.
The first-place winner joined the finalists from our Halifax, Victoria, and Virtual Startup Global Pitch Competitions on the Mainstage!
We couldn't be happier for, Ashlyn Newlove, CEO and Founder of Smart Sip Cream Co., on their win of $30,000! Well-deserved! And we are SO proud of everyone who has pitched and participated in the Startup Global National Pitch Competition for 2026!
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OB GROWS Information Session - Local Referral Not-for-Profit Society | November 3 | Kelowna
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Women Connect #BuildingCommunityTogether | November 5 | Calgary
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