Women Leaders in Business

These profiles and inspirational stories about influential women making a difference in our region are made possible as part of our Northern Ontario Business Leaders Program.

Women Leaders in Business: Health and safety firm anchored by nursing fundamentals

Sault Ste. Marie's Louise Caicco Tett has operated Health & Safety Professionals Inc. for more than two decades

Jul 12, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Women Leaders in Business: Entrepreneurship a 'calculated risk' for Timmins tradeswoman

Work as an industrial millwright is paying off for JTR Custom Works' Joelle Charbonneau

Jun 14, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

Women Leaders in Business: Gore Bay apparel-maker nears 30 years of success

Adaptability has served Kathy Antonio well in operating My Ol' Blues since 1993

May 25, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Women Leaders in Business: Abiding curiosity drives the work of long-time Timmins business leader

Noella Rinaldo brings a lifetime of experience to new economic development role

May 17, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Women Leaders in Business: Co-owner of world-renowned mining contractor emphasizes company culture

Manroc is Manitouwadge's largest employer but still small on the world mining stage — and Katie Simoneau wouldn't change a thing

Apr 7, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Women Leaders in Business: Teen businesswoman hopes to attract campers to Northern Ontario

Mylène Coulombe-Gratton is the 18-year-old owner-operator of Follow Her North, a Hearst-based adventure company

Mar 30, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

Women Leaders in Business: Supporting local artisans has sustained Callander import company

Jennifer McNutt Bywater has promoted Fair Trade and sustainable practices in her specialty gift store for 30 years

Mar 24, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

Women Leaders in Business: Pandemic inspired popular food truck for Manitoulin chef

Hiawatha Osawamick set to open new takeout drive-thru service after COVID shuttered plans for Sudbury restaurant

Mar 23, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

Women Leaders in Business: Family, community and hard work drive Goulais River entrepreneur

Tiana Byrnes follows Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings to guide her business endeavours

Feb 14, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

Women Leaders in Business: ‘Be Prepared’ is Kathy Wells-McNeil’s motto for life

Sudbury entrepreneur draws from her modest roots to create award-winning health-care business

Nov 16, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

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