Partnership celebrates the continued
advancement of professional women
TORONTO, March 8, 2016 /CNW/ - With today
marking International Women's Day, Corby Spirit and Wine is
pleased to announce it is partnering with Women of Influence for
the second year in a row as the organization's exclusive spirits
and wine sponsor. Corby will also support the Women of Influence
Evening Series, an annual series of seven events, profiling
prominent women throughout the country.
Recognized for the fourth consecutive year by the Great Place to
Work Institute, Corby is known for its commitment to celebrating
diversity and cultivating an inclusive workplace culture where
employees, regardless of gender, can thrive.
"Corby is proud to be renewing its partnership with a fantastic
organization like Women of Influence," says, Amandine Robin, Director of Communications, PR
& CSR for Corby Spirit and Wine. "Empowering professional women
to continue to reach for their goals is important to Corby, and
through our partnership, we have an opportunity to help celebrate
and showcase the achievements of inspiring women across the
country."
Women of Influence, now in its 22nd year, is one of North America's leading organizations offering
solutions to further women's career advancement. With courses in
executive leadership, global events, and print and digital content,
Women of Influence annually reaches over 200,000 professional women
and men across Canada and
internationally.
"Women have a very important and distinct role in today's
workplace" says Anna Seymour,
Director of Strategic Planning, Insights & Innovation for Corby
Spirit and Wine. "We offer tremendous value that both businesses
and consumers benefit from, especially in male dominated categories
such as spirits. We're thrilled to stand alongside Women of
Influence in support of all women striving for personal and
professional success."
"We are proud to be partnering for another year with Corby
Spirit and Wine, a company that truly believes in and supports
women's career advancement," says Alicia
Skalin, Co-CEO of Women of Influence. "It is through strong
partnerships with committed organizations that we are able to
provide the resources women need to help them connect, advance, and
lead."
The next Women of Influence event is Luncheon in Toronto on March
23rd, featuring Chief News Anchor and Senior
Editor of CTV News, Lisa LaFlamme,
who will share insights of reporting on the most important stories,
disasters and crises of the day to millions of viewers across
Canada. Women of Influence's next
Evening Series event is scheduled for May 4th in Toronto. Further details around events can be
found at www.womenofinfluence.ca. 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, now
in its 22nd year, is one of North
America's leading organization offering solutions to further
women's career advancement. With courses in executive leadership,
global events, and print and digital content, Women of Influence
annually reaches over 200,000 professional women and men across
Canada and internationally.
Signature events include the Women of Influence Luncheon Series and
the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. For more information,
please visit www.womenofinfluence.com
About Corby
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 No. 40®, Pike Creek®, and
Gooderham & Worts® 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®, Graffigna® and
Kenwood® 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, Twitter (@CorbySW), and Instagram
(@CorbySW).
SOURCE Corby Spirit and Wine Communications