Seven Island-based organizations have received grants to help them support the professional advancement of women.

 PowHERhouse Performance Strategies,

 Inkwell,

 Ladies Learning Code Central Vancouver Island,

 Fortress Foundation,

 Westshore Soroptimist Society for Women & Families,

 Island Women in Technology and

 WillStep Coaching & Facilitation

will all receive funding from the Catalyst for Growth project. The initiative of Women’s Enterprise Centre aims to increase the impact of women on the B.C. economy by supporting women in senior leadership, as entrepreneurs and in trades and emerging sectors. WEC said 19 projects in B.C. will receive a portion of the $50,000 Catalyst for Growth Fund, which provides grants to help organizations take action to support of female professionals in the province.

Darron Kloster | Times Colonist

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