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Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs: W100

The W100 is a partnership between Chatelaine and PROFIT magazine that ranks the country's top female entrepreneurs — who, between them, contribute $1.4 billion annually to the economy
Laura Araneda Mike Capson (Laura Araneda, President, Vic Progressive Diamond Drilling)

Here are the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada. For more information on the W100 winners go to: Profitguide.com/w100, and also click to read 10 inspiring success stories from top female entrepreneurs. (If you are interested in participating in the 2013 PROFIT/ Chatelaine W100, click here.)

1. Kelsey Ramsden President, Belvedere Place Development Ltd., West Kelowna, B.C. Civil construction Annual Revenue: $25-50 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 804%

2. Shannon Rogers President & General Counsel, Global Relay, Communications Inc., Vancouver Hosted archiving of emails and other messages Annual Revenue: $15-25 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 171%

3. Amiee Chan President & CEO, Norsat International Inc., Richmond, B.C. Communications systems for remote environments Annual Revenue: US$25-50 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 112%

4. Shaemin Ukani Managing Director, Arrow Professional Services Inc., Toronto Provides temporary and permanent staffing services Annual Revenue: $10-15 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 953%

5. Allison Byrne COO, Rocky Mountain Liquor Inc., Edmonton Liquor retailer Annual Revenue: $50-75 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 196%

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6. Meighen Nehme President, The Job Shoppe Inc., Tecumseh, Ont. Staffing agency and HR consultancy Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 286%

7. Victoria Sopik / Jennifer Nashmi President & CEO / CFO, Kids & Company Ltd., Richmond Hill, Ont. Provides child care for corporate employees Annual Revenue: $25-50 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 107%

8. Sally Daub President & CEO, ViXS Systems Inc., Toronto Manufactures semiconductors for entertainment devices Annual Revenue: US$50-75 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 115%

9. Marion Witz President, Elizabeth Grant International Inc., Toronto Manufactures skin-care products Annual Revenue: $15-25 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 100%

10. Susan Niczowski CEO, Summer Fresh Salads Inc., Vaughan, Ont. Produces salads, dips and appetizers Annual Revenue: $75-$100 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 36%

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11. Shannon Bowen-Smed President & CEO, Bowen Workforce Solutions Inc., Calgary Staffing agency Annual Revenue: $50-75 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 76%

12. Teresa Spinelli President, Italian Centre Shop Ltd., Edmonton European foods retailer and distributor Annual Revenue: $25-50 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 29%

13. Janis Grantham President & COO, Eagle Professional Resources Inc., Toronto Staffing agency for IT, finance and management consulting Annual Revenue: $100-$250 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 36%

14. Corin Mullins CEO, HapiFoods Group Inc., Sechelt, B.C. Makes vegan, gluten-free organic breakfast cereals Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 1,942%

15. Lorna Vanderhaeghe President, Lorna Vanderhaeghe Health Solutions Inc., Vancouver Manufactures nutritional supplements Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 763%

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16. Marla Schwartz President & CEO, Benecaid Health Benefit Solutions Inc., Toronto Health-benefit plans for SMEs Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 72%

17. Neena Kanwar President & CEO, KMH Cardiology and Diagnostic Centres, Mississauga, Ont. Operates cardiology and diagnostic-imaging centres Annual Revenue: $25-50 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 22%

18. Tracey Bochner President, Paradigm Public Relations Inc., Toronto Public relations agency Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 476%

19. PJ Ferguson / Jill Dee Ferguson President, ABL Employment Inc. / Owner, ABL London Inc., ABL Employment Inc. & ABL London Inc., Burlington, Ont. Staffing agencies Annual Revenue: $15-25 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 79%

20. Amelia Warren / Sylvie Rochette CEO / President, Epicure Selections, Victoria Direct sales of premium food and cookware Annual Revenue: $25-50 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 28%

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21. Madeleine Paquin President & CEO, Logistec Corp., Montreal Provides cargo-handling services and marine transportation Annual Revenue: $100-$250 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: -2%

22. Sherri Stevens President, SRG (Stevens Resource Group Inc.), Ingersoll, Ont. Staffing agency and HR consultancy Annual Revenue: $15-25 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 54%

23. Lulu Cohen-Farnell President, Real Food for Real Kids Inc., Toronto Provides healthful food for daycares and elementary schools Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 127%

24. Taylor Thoen CEO, BTV Business Television (Milky Way Marketing Inc.), Surrey, B.C. Profiles public companies for the web and TV Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 120%

25. Mandy Gilbert CEO, Creative Niche Inc., Toronto Staff recruitment and workforce management Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 110%

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26. Samantha (Sammie) Kennedy CEO, Booty Camp Fitness Inc. & Femme Fitale Fitness Inc., Toronto Conducts fitness, boxing and mixed martial arts courses for women Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 383%

27. Julie Cole / Julie Ellis / Tricia Mumby / Cynthia Esp VP Public Relations / VP Finance / VP Marketing / VP Human Resources, Mabel's Labels Inc., Hamilton, Ont. Makes personalized labels for children's possessions Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 180%

28. Kim Shannon President & CIO, Sionna Investment Managers Inc., Toronto Investment-management services Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 36%

29. Grail Noble CEO, Yellow House Events Inc., Toronto Event marketing agency Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 429%

30. Sabine Veit President & CEO, Bäckerhaus Veit Ltd., Vaughan, Ont. Makes artisanal baked goods Annual Revenue: $25-50 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 8%

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31. Tamara Barker Watson CEO, Whitestone Developments Ltd., Halifax Builds and renovates energy-efficient homes Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 28%

32. Eveline Charles CEO, EvelineCharles Salon, Spa, Beauty MD Academy, Edmonton Salon, spa and cosmetic medicine clinics operator Annual Revenue: $15-25 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 5%

33. Shelby Austin President, ATD Legal Services PC, Toronto Legal services for corporations and law firms Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 336%

34. Tara Kelly President & CEO, Splice Software Inc., Calgary Personalized voice messages to companies' customers Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 1,021%

35. Joanne Granoski General Manager, WCI Whyte Communication and Fleet Services Inc., Edmonton Diversified products for police, fire and ambulance services Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 75%

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36. Barbara Kovensky President, Experchem Laboratories Inc., Toronto Pharmaceutical testing services Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 20%

37. Corrine Sandler CEO, Fresh Intelligence Research Corp., Toronto Diversified marketing research Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 452%

38. Mandy Farmer President & CEO, Accent Inns Ltd., Victoria Hotel operator Annual Revenue: $10-15 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: -20%

39. Bonnie Derry CEO, Infotel Multimedia (Endymion Holdings Ltd.), Vernon, B.C. Publishes print and online phone directories Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 10%

40. Soula Chronopoulos President, Taimma Communications Inc., Montreal Medical training programs Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 178%

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41. Viive Tamm Executive Director, Tamm + Kit (Tamm Communications Inc.), Toronto Advertising and marketing agency Annual Revenue: $10-15 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 14%

42. Laura Araneda President, Vic Progressive Diamond Drilling Inc., Sussex, N.B. Drilling services for mining companies and utilities Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 9%

43. Joanne McLean and Wendy Derrick Directors, Fern Hill School, Oakville, Ont. Private elementary-school operator Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 11%

44. Margaret Skinner President & CEO, West Central Pelleting Ltd., Wilkie, Sask. Produces livestock feed pellets Annual Revenue: $10-15 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 2%

45. Mary Beth Denomy President, Free For All Marketing Inc., Toronto Experiential marketing agency Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 87%

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46. Maureen Lucas President, LucasWorks! Inc., Windsor, Ont. Staffing agency Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 39%

47. Jane Gowing President, Gowing Contractors Ltd., St. George, Ont. Water- and wastewater-treatment construction Annual Revenue: $10-15 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 28%

48. Georgia Lloyd President, Always Home Homecare Services Ltd., Dartmouth, N.S. Homecare services Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 227%

49. Lakshmi Raj Co-CEO, Replicon Inc., Calgary Develops web-based billing and time-sheet technology Annual Revenue: $15-25 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 10%

50. Linda Collier President & CEO, Tri-ad International Ltd., Mississauga, Ont. Transportation, logistics and customs brokering Annual Revenue: $15-25 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 2%

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51. Janice Rubin / Christine Thomlinson Partners, Rubin Thomlinson LLP, Toronto HR-related legal services Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 70%

52. Monique Janower / Lori Billey Chief Marketing Officer / CEO, RED The Agency Inc., Edmonton Marketing communications agency Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 69%

53. Gina Rizhanovsky President & CEO, PCMusic (PCM Technologies Inc.), Vaughan, Ont. Provides background music for businesses Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 26%

54. Marla Kott / Ellen Flanders / Kristin MacMillan CEO / President / Director of Operations, Imprint Plus (Illen Products Ltd.), Richmond, B.C. Designs and manufactures name badges Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 3%

55. Ellen Kral Group Publisher & CEO, Kenilworth Publishing Inc. & Kenilworth Media Inc., Richmond Hill, Ont. Magazine publishers Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 2%

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56. Johanne Devin President & General Manager, NovAxis Solutions Inc., Quebec City Platform for businesses to create their own websites Annual Revenue: $1-2 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 427%

57. Sue Bennett CEO, Bennett Design Associates Inc., Uxbridge, Ont. Interior design services Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 126%

58. Pat McNamara CEO, APEX Public Relations Inc., Toronto Public relations agency Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: -6%

59. Jean (Bobi) Smith President, C.W. Smith Crane Services (2009) Ltd., Toronto Provides crane services Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 22%

60. Delores Lawrence President & CEO, NHI Nursing & Homemakers Inc., Toronto Nursing and personal-care services Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: -6%

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61. Trish Ronan COO, ENJO Cleaning Canada Inc., Mississauga, Ont. Distributes chemical-free cleaning products Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 157%

62. Ruth Douglas President & CEO, News Canada Inc., Toronto Produces prepackaged news stories for media outlets Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 9%

63. Susan Wortzman President, Wortzman Nickle Professional Corp., Toronto Electronic discovery for legal, audit and regulatory matters Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 31%

64. Lilia Fraser Secretary/Treasurer, Pump House Brewery Ltd., Moncton, N.B. Restaurant and brewery operator Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 25%

65. Cheryl Ng CEO, FouFou Dog, Richmond Hill, Ont. Dog apparel designer and distributor Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 271%

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66. Lorie Legault Executive Vice-president, Jertyne Interior Services Ltd., Calgary Insulation and drywalling for new-home construction Annual Revenue: $15-25 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: -26%

67. Marnie Walker President, 401 Bay Centre Offices Inc., Toronto Shared-office centre Annual Revenue: $1-2 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 233%

68. Kim Weimer President, Fastener Warehouse Ltd., Saskatoon Wholesales industrial fasteners and hardware Annual Revenue: $10-15 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: -14%

69. Adele Salvagne President, All Languages Ltd., Toronto Provides translation and interpreting services Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: -10%

70. Orit Koren President, Trillium FSB Inc. / First Class Financial Services Inc., Vaughan, Ont. Financing for automotive leases and purchases Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 81%

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71. Penny Green Founder, Bacchus Law Corp., Vancouver Legal services for companies raising capital Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 43%

72. Nancy Mudford Owner, Spa Boutique Ltd., Vancouver Spa operator and cosmetics e-tailer Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 497%

73. Tara Longo Co-President, The Healthy Butcher (Ambrosia Gourmet Inc.), Toronto Retails locally raised organic meat and gourmet foods Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 48%

74. Heather Angel Managing Director, Trumps Fine Food Merchants & Wholesalers, Vancouver Desserts wholesaler Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 16%

75. Tammy MacKay CEO, Moulding Warehouse Ltd., Hammonds Plains, N.S. Manufactures decorative moulding for homes and offices Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 34%

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76. Liz Falconer President, Brees Communications Inc., Toronto Advertising and marketing agency Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 55%

77. Jane Wood President, Bug in a Rug Canada Inc., Milton, Ont. Distributes baby and toddler products Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 181%

78. Natasha Koifman President, NKPR Inc., Toronto Public relations agency Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 92%

79. Lynn Cooke President, 360 Visibility Inc., Vaughan, Ont. IT consultancy Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 43%

80. Dunya Marijan-Winterson CEO, wm+a & AlphaBee, Toronto Skills-development services for people with autism Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 2%

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81. Denise Taschereau / Sarah White CEO / COO, Fairware Promotional Products Ltd., Vancouver Distributes sustainable promotional products Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 123%

82. Patrizia Trapasso Co-founder, Locomotive Marketing Inc., Niagara Falls, Ont. Customer-loyalty programs for casinos Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 71%

83. Ema Dantas President & CEO, Language Marketplace Inc., Mississauga, Ont. Provides translation and interpreting services Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 52%

84. Lourdes Gant Vice-president, Manatee Holdings Ltd., Courtenay, B.C. Harvests clams and sea cucumbers from wild fisheries Annual Revenue: $1-2 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 77%

85. Linda Farha President, Zenergy Communications North America Inc., Toronto Marketing and communications agency Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 73%

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86. Debra Lykkemark CEO, Culinary Capers Catering Inc., Vancouver Catering services Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: -16%

87. Nancy Peterson CEO, HomeStars (Home Stars Directory Inc.), Toronto Hosts online reviews of home-improvement companies Annual Revenue: $1-2 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 450%

88. Karina Birch Co-owner, Rocky Mountain Soap Co. Inc., Canmore, Alta. Body-care products manufacturer and retailer Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 6%

89. Chandra Clarke President, Scribendi.com, Chatham, Ont. Editing and proofreading services Annual Revenue: US$1-2 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 119%

90. Sandra Mure CEO, Jordan Engineering Inc., Beamsville, Ont. Provides industrial automation and control services Annual Revenue: US$2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 34%

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91. Cybele Negris President, Webnames.ca Inc., Vancouver Domain-name management services Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 4%

92. Amber Hall Partner & Administrator, Equator Coffee Roasters Inc., Almonte, Ont. Roasts fair-trade organic coffee Annual Revenue: $1-2 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 43%

93. Laura Hansen President, Image Group Inc., Vancouver Distributes promotional and marketing products Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: -33%

94. Robin McCulloch Owner, HiTech Athletic Bracing and Orthotic Services Ltd., Lethbridge, Alta. Custom and off-the-shelf orthopedic devices Annual Revenue: $1-2 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 29%

95. Monica Noren President, Business Pro Computers (BPC Business Pro Computer Products Ltd.), Vancouver Diversified IT services Annual Revenue: $5-10 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: -14%

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96. Lesley de Repentigny President & CEO, KnowledgeSurge Learning Solutions Inc., Barrie, Ont. Driver safety training using virtual-reality systems Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 28%

97. Jody Steinhauer President & Chief Bargain Officer Bargains Group Ltd., Toronto Discount clothing, gift and promotions wholesaler Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 7%

98. Joana Barbulescu President, AXIS Technical Services Corp., New Westminster, B.C. Cabling and integration for voice, data and security systems Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 12%

99. Geneviève Gagnon President, La Fourmi Bionique Inc., Montreal Makes local, organic gourmet granola Annual Revenue: $1-2 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 57%

100. Shelley Fleckenstein Clinic Manager, Kings Physiotherapy Clinic Ltd. (CBI Health Group), New Minas, N.S. Provides physiotherapy and other health-care services Annual Revenue: $2-5 million Three-Year Revenue Growth: 2%

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