ADVANTAGE 2025: Influence. Impact. Inspire.
The ADVANTAGE Women’s Empowerment Conference is a powerful and uplifting event designed to inspire, educate, and empower women in business. Hosted by the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce, the conference features a full day of programming dedicated to helping women achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
Last year, we introduced the ADVANTAGE MARKET, a female-owned vendor market, and we’re excited to bring it back for 2025! This market is a celebration of women entrepreneurs, showcasing local products and offering attendees the chance to support and connect with inspiring business owners. Each attendee will receive a $25 token to shop at the market, in lieu of a traditional swag bag.
We are also excited to be continuing the InspiHER Sponsorship Program this year. The sponsorship cost aligns with Chamber Member ticket pricing for attending the conference, allowing InspiHER Sponsors the flexibility to sponsor one or multiple tickets as they see fit. Through our InspiHER Sponsorship Program, we will collaborate with groups supporting underrepresented women, ensuring they have the opportunity to join our conference.
Meet Our Keynote Speaker!
Shivani Dhamija
Shivani Dhamija is an inspiring entrepreneur and founder of Shivani’s Kitchen, a business dedicated to bringing the authentic flavors of Indian cuisine to homes across Canada. Originally from India, Shivani moved to Nova Scotia in 2011 and launched her entrepreneurial journey with Halifax’s first Indian meal delivery service. Today, Shivani’s Kitchen offers spice blends, heat-and-eat Indian meals, and cooking classes, with products available in major retailers like Sobeys and Costco.
A passionate advocate for women and immigrant entrepreneurs, Shivani actively supports others through mentorship and community engagement. Her achievements have been recognized by organizations such as Invest Nova Scotia, the Centre for Women in Business, and the CBDC. With support from the Women in Business Implementation Fund, she has successfully expanded into new markets, while her partnership with Invest Nova Scotia has helped grow exports of her spices and sauces. Shivani continues to meet growing demand while empowering others to pursue their dreams. Recently, Shivani’s Kitchen has grown their operations, relocating from their original food production plant initially in West Hants, to now conducting their manufacturing in Ontario and operations in Halifax. Shivani
In 2024, Shivani was awarded an Exceptional Entrepreneurship Achievement Award, and in 2022, Shivani was recognized as the Most Inspiring Immigrant in Atlantic Canada. She has also been nominated for prestigious awards, including the CBDC Business Award of Distinction in 2021. These achievements are a true reflection of Shivani’s dedication to innovation, resilience, and community impact. She firmly believes in the power of giving back and credits the success of Nova Scotia and Canada to its people.
Stay tuned for speaker announcements coming soon!