Showcasing Products by Newcomer Women Entrepreneurs from the N.E.W Venture Program
Support Local Women-Owned Small Businesses
Support Local Women-Owned Small Businesses
Dream Cake
Delectable, beautifully crafted, custom-made cakes for every occasion, designed and shaped to any theme, color, or flavor.
“If you can dream it, I can make it!”
Price Range: Starting $80
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Yasmine is a Palestinian baker with 15 years of experience in cake decoration. She started her Dream Cake business believing that dreams can come true. Yasmine creates custom-made cakes tailored to individual tastes and occasions, and believes that the times you spend with your family are irreplaceable: everyday you spend with your loved ones deserve celebration.
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Yasmine made her first cake 20 years ago for her son's 3rd birthday. It was a blue car and the happiness in his eyes is what made Yasmine want to make more cakes.
Dream Cake’s goal is to provide delicious, beautifully crafted cakes for people who want to turn their celebrations into unforgettable experiences and make long lasting memories.
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We bake custom-made cakes for every occasion, crafted and shaped to any theme, color or flavor. We give cake enthusiasts the experience they crave, a cake that combines art with taste. After working with fondant and buttercream for years, we have the ability to create a lot of designs that people desire.
“If you can dream it, I can make it!”
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Manal’s Chocolate
Manal’s Chocolate offers sustainable, high-quality, ethically sourced chocolates, handcrafted with captivating designs to evoke cherished emotions. Each piece is crafted using skilled techniques, featuring luxurious chocolate cups, decadent bars, and customizable assortments.
Price Range: $30 - $150
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Manal Al Sakati, a passionate chocolatier from Syria, founded Manal's Chocolate, a family business known for its luxurious handcrafted confections.
Manal’s dream of becoming a chocolatier came true in 2018 in Saudi Arabia. After moving permanently to Canada in 2020, the business paused until 2024, when her daughter, Aisha Al-Khateeb, joined her to manage operations. As a newcomer, Aisha joined the N.E.W Venture program to navigate the Canadian market and grow her admin, financial, and marketing skills.
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After six years of perfecting recipes, Manal turned her lifelong dream into a thriving business, bringing joy and sweetness to every customer.
We redefine luxury chocolate, offering artisanal creations that take your taste buds on a journey—from rich dark chocolate to creamy milk and indulgent white chocolate. With unique flavor pairings, premium ingredients, and exquisite presentation, each piece tells a story. Perfect for luxury gifts or personal enjoyment, our chocolates satisfy those who see food as art.
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Our open chocolate cups, with various fillings and toppings, let enthusiasts easily choose their favorite flavors without guesswork!
Each piece is expertly handcrafted using skilled techniques that elevate chocolate-making. Explore our luxurious chocolate cups, decadent bars, fudgy cookies, delicate dates, and customizable assortments. We also offer sugar-free dark chocolate and allergen-free options made with fresh, fruit-inspired ingredients.
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Csilla’s Brownie Factory Inc
Unique brownies featuring ethically sourced ingredients and a commitment to exceptional quality.
Vegan and specialty options are available, ensuring inclusivity for all tastes and preferences.
Price Range: $4 - $55
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Csilla is the heart behind Csilla’s Brownie Factory Inc.! A proud mom of five incredible kids who inspire her every day, Csilla enjoys creating treats that bring joy and connection to others. With a background in Quality Assurance and a passion for using high-quality, natural ingredients, her goal is to spread happiness one brownie at a time!
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Csilla’s Brownie Factory Inc. was born out of a love for baking and a desire to create joy through delicious, high-quality desserts. Inspired by the need for authentic, ethically sourced treats, Csilla set out to bring unique flavors and a sense of connection to her community.
We primarily serve event organizers, caterers, and restaurants looking for high-quality desserts to elevate their offerings. However, we’re also happy to delight individual customers with our unique creations.
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We specialize in handcrafted brownies and desserts made with high-quality, natural ingredients. From timeless classics to innovative flavors like spiced peppermint or orange zest with walnut, every treat is designed to impress.
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Tanzanite Deepclean
Services Inc.
At Tanzanite Deepclean Services, our vision is to redefine cleanliness by becoming the go-to provider for exceptional, reliable, and caring cleaning solutions. We aim to transform spaces while bringing lasting value and satisfaction to every client we serve.
Price Range: Starting $40
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Asma, originally from Tanzania, became a resident of Canada in 2022. Her professional background is a Registered Nurse, but due to the long waiting time for assessment to qualify as a nurse in Canada, Asma found herself helping her husband with cleaning jobs. This inspired her to take cleaning courses and turn this opportunity into a rewarding venture.
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We started as independent contractors working for another company and had a loyal client who was a realtor. One day, we completed a $600 job for him, and he requested an invoice with a GST number. That moment marked the beginning of our journey to officially register our business.
Our mission is to become the most requested cleaning service by consistently delivering desirable outcomes that exceed client expectations.
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Tanzanite Deepclean Services specializes in certified, eco-friendly cleaning solutions for residential, commercial, and private properties.
We offer deep cleaning, carpet and upholstery care, real estate cleaning, and meticulous Airbnb turnover services, ensuring spotless results and client satisfaction every time.
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Rude Mama Hot Sauce
Rude Mama is a bold, Asian woman-owned brand dedicated to crafting flavorful hot sauces with personality, inspired by traditional recipes from Central Vietnam. Committed to sustainability, we stand firmly against plastic use and prioritize fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Price Range: $8 - $45
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Originally from Vietnam, Vian made Canada her home in 2017, bringing a background in finance and banking. With a diverse skill set spanning administration, operations, sales, marketing, culinary arts, and hospitality, she passionately unites people through food and storytelling.
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Years ago, on a daring adventure to Binh Ba, an island in the Central part of Vietnam, Rude Mama Hot Sauce was born out of pure inspiration and a mouthful of fireworks. That sauce had some serious power! But what truly left a lasting impression was the incredible hospitality of the mama who cooked for us. She went above and beyond, pulling out all the stops to cool down the spice that set our taste buds ablaze. From water to a piping-hot bowl of broth, she had an arsenal of remedies ready to tame the fiery beast within. To this day, we find ourselves reminiscing about that incredible mama and wondering if life treats her with the same generosity she showed us.
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We meticulously produce small batches of hot sauce by hand, employing a natural approach and utilizing only a select few simple, high-quality, vegan ingredients without any added flavors. They serve as the perfect accompaniment to any of your meat dishes, whether it's BBQ or deep-fried. The greasier and cheesier, the better!
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Exotica Vogue
Exotica Vogue is a vibrant fashion brand specializing in exclusive, ethically-sourced Batik fashion items handcrafted by skilled women artisans from Indonesia. Our diverse collection includes unique clothing, tote bags, hats, and hair accessories, each piece meticulously created to blend traditional artistry with modern fashion trends.
Price Range: $7 - $69
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In 2023, May, originally from Myanmar, made a life-changing move to Canada, turning her lifelong passion for fashion into reality by stepping away from her software engineering career to become an entrepreneur. “Fashion,” she says, “has always been more than just clothing to me – it's a form of expression and empowerment”.
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Founded with a passion for sustainability and cultural preservation, Exotica Vogue is committed to promoting slow fashion. We prioritize quality over quantity, ensuring that each item not only stands out for its beauty but also lasts for years to come. At the heart of Exotica Vogue is our dedication to empowering women artisans. We collaborate directly with these talented individuals, providing them with fair wages and a platform to showcase their extraordinary craftsmanship.
Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond our products. We use biodegradable packaging and offer local pickup options in downtown Toronto, alongside worldwide shipping to make our eco-friendly fashion accessible globally.
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We design unique clothing pieces that are not just garments, but symbols of confidence and beauty. Each Batik pattern tells a story of heritage, resilience, and the beauty of nature, making every item in our store truly one-of-a-kind. We prioritize quality over quantity, ensuring that each item not only stands out for its beauty but also lasts for years to come. By choosing premium cotton and other high-quality materials, we aim to offer our customers not just fashion but a timeless piece of art.
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WUD Chocolates & Gifts
WUD (Arabic for love) offers meticulously crafted Middle Eastern-inspired chocolates and gifts, thoughtfully designed to evoke cherished memories, celebrate tradition and culture, and create a sense of home. With each bite and every gift, WUD fosters a connection to heritage while supporting economic empowerment for refugees.
Price Range: $15 - $200
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A mother of three who came to Canada as a refugee, Nesreen yearned to create a sense of home for my family. Amidst the challenges of resettlement and adapting to a new country, she found solace in the familiar tastes of home.
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When pregnant with her third child, Nesreen was struck by the absence of chocolate giveaways options that resonated with her family’s cultural heritage. Having to prepare her own tray by herself, she was not satisfied with chocolate quality or flavors. She immediately saw an opportunity to fill this gap in the market. Thus, the idea of Middle Eastern-inspired chocolates and gifts was born out of a desire to preserve and share the culinary traditions of Nesreen’s homeland, infusing each creation with a sense of nostalgia and cherished memories.
WUD (Arabic for love) envisions a world where every bite of our meticulously crafted chocolates and every thoughtful gift evokes cherished memories, celebrates tradition, and creates a sense of home, while also providing opportunities for economic empowerment to refugees.
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Whether it's a box of chocolates or a gift basket along with other products, each offering is a reflection of the love and warmth that defines Middle Eastern hospitality. We partner with local producers, ensuring that each piece of chocolate tells a story of tradition and transporting customers to a place of fond memories and warm nostalgia with every bite.
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Created & Designed For Newcomer Women
Newcomer Entrepreneur Women’s (N.E.W) Venture is a program delivered by the Syrian Canadian Foundation (SCF) with the mission to empower newcomer and refugee women through entrepreneurship.
We believe that entrepreneurship provides a transformative path to economic and social integration for newcomer and refugee women. It creates opportunities for income stability, expands social and business networks, and fosters confidence and a sense of belonging in their new community.
Recognizing the incredible achievements of our participants, N.E.W Venture Market was born out of a need to showcase their successes in one place. This platform highlights the exceptional products created as a result of their hard work, resilience, and dedication, providing them with greater visibility and opportunities for growth.
At SCF, we are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where participants have access to the resources, opportunities, and conditions they need to thrive.