BWA Business Directory

At Tapmaster we believe that a product should not only look good, but function perfectly as well. Designing a product that works is just the beginning. It takes dedicated staff, quality materials and rigorous quality control to ensure that every product gets to our customer working properly and continues to exceed expectations through years of hard use. Tapmaster Incorporated was Read more…

The Artery Community Roasters is a roastery in Ottawa hiring people living with disabilities, paying a living wage and building a culture of respect. In Artery’s own words: “We love two things at The Artery Community Roasters, helping people living with disabilities find worthwhile employment, and freshly roasted speciality coffee. Oh, and we also love pizza, our dog Artie and Read more…

The Corner Content is a boutique production company based in Toronto specializing in content creation. We represent a loaded roster of Canadian and international directors who cover a wide range of styles, points of view and budget sizes. Our directors specialize in everything from comedy, testimonial, fashion, food, animation, special effects, kids, cars and interactive and create unique and engaging Read more…

The Growth & Wellness Therapy Centre was launched in 2019 with the idea of bringing on a group of therapists to create a broader supportive community for both clients and therapists focused on two major components: continued professional growth, and maintenance of individual and family wellness. In May 2019 collaborative conversations with professionals in the area who were interested in Read more…

The Spaniel’s Tale Bookstore is Ottawa’s newest independent bookstore, serving Hintonburg, Wellington Village, Westboro, Mechanicsville, Little Italy, and beyond. We offer a curated selection of contemporary fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books, with an emphasis on supporting local and Canadian authors and artisans. Our mission To be a good neighbour, offer thought-provoking reads, inspire lifelong learning, and bring our community even Read more…

From our origins as one of Canada’s first food banks in the 1980’s, The Stop has blossomed into a thriving community hub where neighbours participate in a broad range of programs that provide healthy food, foster social connections, build food skills, and promote civic engagement. We believe that nutritious, sustainable, and culturally appropriate food is a human right for all. Read more…

The Urban Element, located in Ottawa, is a premier culinary event management company and caterer. They specialize in providing exceptional food experiences through events, workshops, and bespoke catering services. Their offerings include full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings, as well as convenient home-delivered meals and grab-and-go options at their café, The Collective. The company is committed to Read more…

Tosho Knife Arts is a brick and mortar store in Toronto specializing in handmade Japanese kitchen knives and sharpening services. Our goal is to offer unique, high-performing tools to culinary and cutlery aficionados to enrich their cooking experience. Read more…

TWB Co-operative Brewing (aka Together We’re Bitter) aims to provide the community of Kitchener-Waterloo with fresh, hand-crafted beer in a relaxed, interesting, inclusive space. We craft delicious beers inspired by styles from around the world, and infused with quality ingredients and care. As a multi-stakeholder co-operative, we’re running things a little differently. Workers and community supporters own the business and Read more…

Vision Co-Create‘s focus is centered around helping organizations create cultures of leadership and excellence that are purpose-driven and values-based, to ignite growth, transformation and sustainability. We don’t believe in off-the-shelf solutions. Our strength is in our ability to offer you out-of-the-box solutions to fit your unique needs. Read more…

Warshield is an Indigenous-owned and led consulting firm based in Sweetgrass First Nation, Saskatchewan. Founded with the mission of advancing the rights and interests of Indigenous communities, Warshield focuses on building mutually beneficial partnerships with industry and government. Their expertise lies in strategy, policy development, negotiations, communications, and community consultation. They offer a range of services, including strategic planning, corporate Read more…

Working Women Community Centre is a women-focused settlement agency that provides support to newcomers in Toronto. We have been making a difference in the lives of Toronto’s immigrant women and their families since 1974. For over 4 decades, we have worked to provide access to the right programs and services that build healthy communities. From settlement counseling and community initiatives Read more…