Sponsorship aligns with Corby's commitment
to empowering women in the workplace
TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2015 /CNW/ - Corby Spirit and Wine is
pleased to announce that it has become the exclusive wine and
spirits partner of Women of Influence Inc., North America's leading organization dedicated
to the professional advancement of women. This sponsorship builds
on Corby's continued commitment to empowering women in the
workplace.
For over twenty years, Women of Influence has been dedicated to
the advancement of professional women, offering inspiration,
insights, and guidance through its events, magazine, digital
content, consulting, and Advancement Centre courses. Women of
Influence has a community of over 120,000 people across
Canada and around the world.
Corby's partnership with Women of Influence was launched by two
senior women in the organization who recognized that females are a
powerful and emerging consumer and employee group with distinct
needs.
"Women are dominating the global marketplace today, and they're
on the lookout for companies that are evolving from traditional
marketing and retail strategies," says Anna
Seymour, Director, Strategic Planning, Insights &
Innovation. "We are inspired by this change, and proud to partner
with a fantastic organization like Women of Influence."
Corby will exclusively sponsor wine and spirits for the Women
of Influence Evening Series held in Calgary and Toronto. The events are designed specifically
for emerging women in business, and dedicated to connecting
like-minded professionals for advancement. Speakers provide
progressive, innovative and proven expertise for getting ahead in
an inspiring and social environment. As part of the sponsorship,
Corby will provide the elegant and timeless Chloe Wine
Collection for the event series, where attendees have the
opportunity to connect over drinks and hors d'oeuvres while
building a network of professional females.
"Corby Spirit and Wine is committed to celebrating diversity,
empowering women, and creating an inclusive workforce at every
level," says Amandine Robin,
Director, Communications, PR & CSR. "This sponsorship is so
fitting because it gives us the opportunity to – literally – offer
a toast to the achievements of these women who strive for personal
and professional success."
Corby is joined by other prestigious sponsors – including
Deloitte, RBC, and Queen's School of Business – that share in the
vision of creating a more inclusive workforce at every level.
Together with Corby Spirit and Wine, these organizations support
Women of Influence in making greater strides towards promoting
gender diversity and advancing female leaders.
"Our partnerships are integral to our goal of providing
opportunities for women to connect, advance, and ultimately achieve
professional success," says Carolyn
Lawrence, President and CEO, Women of Influence, "We're
excited to be working with Corby Spirit and Wine, which will enable
us to offer the unparalleled quality that our community expects
from our events."
The next Women of Influence event is taking place tonight in
Toronto, where Mia Pearson, Co-founder of North Strategic, will
discuss Entrepreneurship in her presentation called Ahead of the
Curve: Building One of Canada's
Top Agencies. Further details can be found on the Women of
Influence website here. Follow Corby Spirit and Wine and Women of
Influence on LinkedIn to stay informed about upcoming events.
For career opportunities at Corby Spirit and Wine, visit
corby.ca/careers.
About Women of Influence Inc.
Women of Influence is North
America's leading organization dedicated to the professional
advancement of women. Celebrating its flagship 20th year in 2014,
Women of Influence continues to offer inspiring solutions to
change the game through corporate consulting on gender diversity
and inclusion, executive leadership development, events, and
content — both online and through a
magazine. Renowned events include the Deloitte Women of
Influence Luncheon Series and the RBC Canadian Women
Entrepreneur Awards. Women of Influence has a community and
reach of over 120,000 in nine cities across North America including Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Waterloo, Ottawa, Montreal, New York
City and Washington, DC.
For more information, please visit womenofinfluence.com.
About Corby Spirit and Wine
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian marketer and
distributor of spirits and imported wines. Corby's portfolio of
owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands in
Canada, including J.P. Wiser's®, Lot 40®, and Pike Creek® Canadian
whiskies as well as Lamb's® rum, Polar Ice® vodka and McGuinness®
and Criollo® liqueurs. Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard
S.A., a global leader in the spirits and wine industry, Corby also
represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT® vodka,
Chivas Regal®, The Glenlivet® and Ballantine's® Scotch whiskies,
Jameson® Irish whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlúa®
liqueur, Mumm® champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Wyndham Estate®,
Stoneleigh®, Campo Viejo® and Graffigna® wines. In 2015, Corby was
named one of the 50 Best Workplaces in Canada by The
Great Place to Work® Institute Canada for the fourth consecutive
year, and was also listed among Greater
Toronto's Top 100 Employers. Corby is a publicly traded
company based in Toronto, Ontario, and listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange under the trading symbols CSW.A and CSW.B. For further
information, please visit our website or follow us
on LinkedIn.
SOURCE Corby Spirit and Wine Communications