TD Ignite & Innovate Powered by Growth Catalyst 2023

2023

TD | Ignite & Innovate Powered by Growth Catalyst

Join TD for an interactive online event powered by Growth Catalyst, Canada’s premier scale-up and growth program for ambitious leaders and their teams. This event will equip women entrepreneurs with strategies, resources and tools to accelerate business growth.

2023

Startup Canada Women Leaders

Build your network and meet 1:1 with industry leaders, subject matter experts, and key figures in support organizations who can provide guidance and support in your business development journey.

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2023

Woman Impact Summit 2023 Pitch Session: Woman Entrepreneurs’ Project in North America and LATAM Heroikka

Are you a woman entrepreneur with a groundbreaking business idea that deserves attention? Once again, we’re providing you with the chance to pitch your idea to our supportive audience at WOMAN IMPACT SUMMIT.

2023

Women in STEM

Join us on March 15 for our next StartupWomen Industry Advisory Circle! This month’s topic is Women in #STEM. Register today for the opportunity to connect with and learn from industry experts and later stage founders.

Featuring:
Shohreh Sabaghpour of Lunesmart Inc.
Tina Mbachu of The DMZ
Dr. Karolina Valenta of VoxCell BioInnovation
Jenny Bourne of Rural Women Entrepreneurs in Tech (Women Entrepreneurs in STEM

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2022

Women Angel Investor Breakfast

The Capital Angel Network and Invest Ottawa are hosting this event for current and aspiring women angel investors, supporters and promoters as part of International Women’s Week 2022 in Ottawa.

2022

Ontario Egypt Business Seminar

The Canada Arab Business Council (CABC) and the Canada Egypt Business Council (CEBC), in collaboration with the Ontario Government and the Republic of Egypt Embassy in Ottawa, hosted its first in-person seminar promoting trade and investment between Ontario and Egypt on the 6th of June. This was followed by a networking lunch.

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StrikeUP 2022 Kicks off International Women’s Month in Canada

2022

StrikeUP 2022 Kicks off International Women’s Month in Canada

COBOURG, Ontario—The second annual edition of the StrikeUP Canada digital conference is welcoming more than 3,700 registrants from all provinces and territories, plus 25 countries globally, uniting women entrepreneurs in a forum dedicated to equity and inclusive economic growth.

2021

First Iranian-Canadian Business Owners Roundtable

In support of Iranian-Canadian business owners who are effected by COVID-19, Shohreh Sabaghpour, the Board of Director and Chair of the Iranian Women Organization of Ontario (IWOO), initiated the first Business Roundtable in Farsi Language with Michael Parsa, MPP for Aurora, Oak Ridges and Richmond Hill.

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2021

Women Entrepreneurs in Cleantech in Canada and Middle East: Success Stories and Learnings

CEBC’s Women in Clean Energy (WICE) partners with Canada’s Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) to present a discussion on Women Entrepreneurs in Cleantech in Canada and Middle East: Success Stories and Learnings. The purpose of this webinar is to feature female entrepreneurs, the challenges faced in climate tech and inspire opportunities for all.

2021

IWOO Mental Health Webinar Series

Helping Iranian-Canadian Business Owners by sharing important points for maintaining their Mental Health during Pandemic and how decreasing the cost of their business by the efficient plan and smart strategies.
Thanks to Dr.Bashiri, the President and chair of the Iranian Women Organization of Ontario (IWOO)’s Menatl Health for initiating the webinar.

IWOO Mental Health Webinar Series 2021
International-Women’s Day 2020

2020

International Women’s Day

In Celebration of International Women’s Day “Women in Leadership: Creating a Vision for an Automated World” by IEEE Women in Engineering and GYBO Robotics Network.
Shohreh was invited by Maryam davoudpour, Professor and Chair of IEE Toronto Section to share her story as an engineer entrepreneur and a single mom who passed lots of challenges to become succeed in her business.
She has received the “Fearless, Girls with Dreams, Women with Vision! ” book form Irene Sterian, Preisident & CEO at Remap Network.
Thank to Helen Kontozopoulos, Adjunct Professor at the Department of Computer Science in the University of Toronto, for the article.

2020

ICEA 83rd Webinar Series

Having a webinar about How Canadian culture and social expectations will affect business success.
Thanks to Mehrdad Moradian, CEO & board memebr and Bahman Nasiri, President at the Iranian Canadian Association of Entrepreneurs (ICAE) for the great arrangement and help.

ICEA 83rd Webinar Series 2020
Women in-Renewable Energy (WiRE) Field Trip:IESO 2020

2020

Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) Field Trip:IESO 2020

Joining the Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) Field Trip to IESO.
Thank to Joanna Osawe the CEO at the Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) for supporting women entrepreneurs in clean tech.

2020

International Women’s Day

Lumesmart has Received the Certificate of Recognition on the occasion of 2020 International Women’s Day for its worthy effort in Inspiring & Encouraging the community from Majid Jowhari, Member of Parliament for Richmond Hill.

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IWOO AGM 2019

2019

IWOO AGM

Shohreh Sabaghpour was elected at the Iranian Women Organization of Ontario (IWOO) AGM 2019 as a board of director.
Following her passion in supporting women business owners in Iranian Canadian community, She initiated the Entrepreneur Committee to help entrepreneurs by hosting monthly webinars.

2019

Annual Mayor’s Luncheon

With Dave Barrow, the Mayor of City of Richmond Hill at the Annual Mayor’s Luncheon, hosting by the Richmond Hill Borad of Trade (RHBOT). 

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2018

RHOBT Event

Shohreh was invited by the Richmond Hill Borad of Trade (RHBOT) to share her experinces about the Canadian workplace culture.

2018

Business Ambassador

As a Business Ambassador for the City of Richmond Hill , Shohreh started to give back to the community as an Volunteer.
Richmond Hill’s Business Ambassadors are local company representatives who act as goodwill ambassadors and help to promote Richmond Hill and its incredibly diverse and supportive business climate.

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2017

Women in Tech, Girls in STEM

Women in Tech face challenges unique from their male counterparts. Similary, girls face unique challenges learning about STEM.
Shohreh Sabaghpour Founder & CEO at Lumesmart Inc. , Jessica Rawlley (MaaS Pros, TieIT) and Keeley Aird (STEM Kids Rock) shared their stories (including the why, the highs and the lows) of being women co-founders of tech or STEM companies.

2017

Vaughan Business Expo

Shohreh Sabaghpour with Maurizio Bevilacqua , Mayor of the City of Vaughan, in the Vaughan Business Expo 2017.
The Vaughan Business Expo is the annual business-to-business trade show. It brings hundreds of businesses and organizations together for targeted networking and learning opportunities to help grow your business.

Vaughan Business Expo 2017
Iranian-Canadian Women’s Leadership Conference 2017

2017

Iranian-Canadian Women’s Leadership Conference

Tirgan is collaborating with the Iranian American Women Foundation (IAWF) to host the first Iranian-Canadian Women’s Leadership Conference with a focus on women with Iranian origins. This event, held at the prestigious Aga Khan Museum, will be IAWF’s first international conference followed by London (UK) in September 2017.

2017

International Women’s Day

Women in business share their stories at Staples locations across Canada on International Women’s Day
TORONTO, March 6, 2017 /CNW/ – On International Women’s Day, March 8, Staples Canada will host a series of community events at stores across the country to recognize women making strides in business. Over 300 Staples store locations spread across 11 provinces have reached out to their respective communities to identify and showcase successful women in business or entrepreneurs who will share their stories with members of the community.
Other events will be held at Staples locations on March 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will provide knowledge, opportunities and support for women looking to thrive in their own areas of business and entrepreneurship. Guests will have an opportunity to talk one-on-one with local women in business, network and forge long-standing relationships with other entrepreneurs from their community.

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2017

Canada China Technology, Experts and Innovation Forum

Shohreh Sabaghpour, Borad Director of Canada China Trade Innovation Alliance (CCTIA) with Lora Field, Team Leader of Clean Tech and Materials in Ontario Investment Office at Canada China Technology, Experts and Innovation Forum hosted by CCTIA and Ontario Ministery of International Trade in the Ontario Investment And Trade Centre.

2017

Ladies Night at Canadian Tire Richmond Hill South

On Sunday, May 28th at Canadian Tire – Richmond Hill South, the First ever Ladies Night started at 6:00pm. In honour the Ladies of Richmond Hill and support the Sick Kids Foundation.

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2016

International Women’s Day

On March 8th, 2016, Some fantastic local women entrepreneurs who had tables setup to showcase their businesses in the Staples store at Elgin Mills and Leslie Street at their International Women’s Day celebration!

2016

Women’s History Month

A message from MP.Jowahri :
October was Women’s History Month, and a time period for the nation to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of incredible women across the country.
I wanted to take this opportunity to honor the outstanding women of Richmond Hill and the impact that their contributions have on our community each and everyday.
Richmond Hill is a better place because of the incredible and consistent efforts of our honorees, whom our office and the office of Minister Patty Hajdu were able to personally acknowledge at a gathering held at the Constituency Office on Sunday, October 30th. We look forward to building upon and supporting the amazing work that you do for us all.

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2016

Canada - Nigeria B2B Trade show

Join us at the first ever Canada Nigeria Business to Business Trade show in Ontario, Canada. With attendees, decision makers, Canadian and International exhibitions.

2015, Nigeria was Canada’s second largest bilateral merchandise trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa, with bilateral merchandise trade totaling $1.45 billion.
In 2015, Canadian merchandise imports from Nigeria totalled $981 million.

2016

10th Annual Green Living Show

Lumesmart was Sponsored by TD Canada Trust as one of the successful businesses in the Clean tech and Green industry to be a part of the TD Green Street at the 10th Annual Green Living Show.

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2014

International Women Achievers Award

Shohreh Sabaghpour joined the Micro Skills organization in the International Women Achievers’ Award 2014 to boost Lumesmart as a Start Up company.