PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise

PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise was founded in January 1995 and is a registered not-for-profit charity that works to empower women, strengthen small businesses and promote community economic development across Ontario.  PARO is Latin for "I AM READY"
At PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise, we support Ontario women entrepreneurs with small and medium-sized businesses, and social enterprises. PARO delivers programs to nurture start-up enterprises, foster growth, provide access to new growth opportunities, and expand access to export markets. PARO conducts this by offering financial support, educational programs, networking and mentorship opportunities, and business counselling. To improve the lives of our members and have a positive impact on the community and the province.