New CEO stepping in for WeBC
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PRINCE GEORGE- WeBC, a non-profit formerly known as Women’s Enterprise Centre, is getting a change in leadership. Shauna Harper is the new CEO of the organization, which has been supporting female business owners across BC for the last 26 years.
“I am passionate about making a difference for the small business community, so I’m delighted to join such an impactful organization with a provincial reach,” said Harper. “I first connected with WeBC as a volunteer mentor in 2007, so I know first-hand how WeBC’s sustained support can help women to grow their businesses and become strong leaders for their communities.”
With 22 years of entrepreneurial experience, she has receieved plenty of recognition and numerous impressive titles throughout her career. Harper was named a Woman of Influence by BC Business Magazine, and Business Person of the Year and Top 40 Under 40 by the Prince George Chamber of Commerce. She was also on the BC Premier’s Women’s Economic Council as an advisor from 2014-2017, an advisor on the Government of Canada’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Strategy in 2019, the Interim Executive Director of Innovation Central Society when they launched the Hubspace, and has helped to expand YELL Canada’s Entrepreneurship 12 curriculum in Northern BC.
This is not Harpers’ first time working with WeBC, back in 2015 she worked as a group facilitator for the BC Economic Forum and regional Catalyst for Growth dialogues, two initiatives of WeBC. In addition, she has a long history of facilitating mentoring groups for women entrepreneurs with WeBC in Northern BC, and has served on the board for three years.
