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Small Business Week Celebrations
There are so many exciting activities going on around Alberta as part of Small Business Week (October 19-25) that we can't possibly mention them all, but here are a few we're proud to be a part of!
October 17
Lethbridge Speaker Series - AWE and the Community Futures in Lethbridge are partnering together to bring you People Leading People: Increasing Engagement Across All Four Generations.For more information, click here.
October 21
Come see our booth in Airdire at the Am I an Entrepreneur? event brought to you by Airdrie Economic Development and Community Futures Centre West. For more information call 1-403-948-8844.
October 22
AWE is sponsoring the Medicine Hat Women in Business Wine and Cheese at the Espanade from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. For more information contact, Jenn Bader at jbader@entre-corp.com.
October 24
AWE will be facilitating a panel discusion at the Calgary Central Library as part of their Small Business Fair & Business Boost Lunch & Learn For more information, contact Evette Berry at 403-260-2717.
October 24
AWE, the Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce, the Community Futures Peace River, and Business Development Bank have partnred to bring you a networking luncheon featuring Elizabeth George. For more information, contact Tom Pura at 780-532-5340. |
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Events & Training - Calgary
Please find below an outline of training & events taking place in Calgary. For more information, and to register, visit the Calgary Events page on our website.
October 15
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Q Haute Cuisine Upper Level, 100 LaCaille Place 7th St. & 1st Ave. SW
Calgary
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Calgary office
October 20
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Calgary office
October 31
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Calgary office
September 26
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Calgary office
October 8
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Calgary office
October 28
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Calgary office
Information Session
September 24
5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Calgary office
October 6
12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Calgary office
October 29
5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Calgary office
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Events & Training - Edmonton
Please find below an outline of training and events taking place in Edmonton. For more information, and to register, please visit the Edmonton Events page of our website.
Featuring Elizabeth George October 1
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
October 10
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Edmonton office
September 23
5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Edmonton office
October 14
12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Edmonton office
October 30
5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Edmonton office
November 12
12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Edmonton office
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Events & Training - Throughout Alberta
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs is sponsoring or attending a number of business events throughout the Province. We thought these would be of interest to you.
Lethbridge
November 5
November 18
For more information call 1-403-320-0030
Medicine Hat
Women in Business Wine & Cheese
October 22
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
For more information contact, Jenn Bader at jbader@entre-corp.com.
Grande Prairie
October 24
AWE, the Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce, the Community Futures Peace River and Business Development Bank have partnred to bring you a networking luncheon featuring Elizabeth George. For more information, contact Tom Pura at 780-532-5340. | |
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Networking: A Great Investment
Have you ever wondered if networking is worth the effort? Well wonder no longer. A recent study found that women who obtained their current job through a referral earned significantly more money (in some cases up to nearly 70 per cent more) than someone who had no previous association with that employer. And women benefited more from social network development in terms of their extra earning potential than men did.
So what does this mean to you and your business?
It may seem impossible as you look across your desk at everything you need to do, but you need to carve out time in your calendar to continuously develop your network. This investment of time is the best one you can make for your business and professional future. After all, you do deserve to make more money don't you?
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Speakers are Confirmed for our AWE-Inspiring Luncheon Series!
We are pleased to present Elizabeth George on Oct. 1 in Edmonton and Ruth Kelly Oct. 15 in Calgary.
Elizabeth George
Elizabeth was selected as a "Top 40 Business Executive Under the Age of 40" and is the Prefix Expert. As the CEO of Prefix Solutions Inc., Elizabeth assists people in examining the feasibility of their ideas and helps them position for success; whether in personal, professional or business development. Read more...
Ruth Kelly Ruth Kelly is the president and CEO of Venture Publishing Inc., and the publisher and editor-in-chief of Alberta Venture, Alberta's only province-wide business magazine. She has valuable information for anyone interested in starting and managing a business. Read more...
These events are focused on creating opportunities for women to inspire and guide each other toward success. They are designed to give attendees the opportunity to learn about the experiences of high profile women entrepreneurs in Alberta so they may be inspired to apply what they have learned to build their businesses. AWE-Inspiring Luncheons provide a forum for women to speak candidly about their experiences in an environment that is conducive to learning and networking.
Be sure to save the dates for our November events: November 12, Calgary & November 26, Edmonton
Please stay tuned for more details as they become available. |
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Ask A Business Advisor
By Christi Millar
QUESTION:
I have a business plan, what financing options are available to me?
Completing your business plan is half the battle. You now have an accurate idea of the cost to start your business - your own personal investment - and the amount of financing that you require. There are a number of options for you when you are looking to finance your business. Some are more common than others, but all are worth considering. You may use one or a combination of resources to finance your business.
Angel Investors
Angel investors are typically successful business leaders or professionals who make significant investments of either dollars or expertise in other companies, usually early-stage startups. Angels often take a hands-on advisory or consulting role in the company and can be invaluable resources for startups. They often invest in businesses within their particular area of experience and expertise.
Banks & Credit Unions
Most banks or credit unions will lend to businesses. They consider the viability of the business plan, the credit history of the entrepreneur, the owner's investment, and the projected profitability. Remember to compare interest rates and administration fees charged by different financial institutions.
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AWE Sponsors Acclaimed TEC Edmonton VenturePrize
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) recognizes how critical it is to sponsor events that support aspiring entrepreneurs and is doing something about it.
AWE is contributing to the success of TEC Edmonton's VenturePrize by lending its resources to coordinate the provincial mentorship aspect of this intense business competition and effective learning tool.
"Sponsorship can be more than just financial support," said Tracey Scarlett, CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs. "Sometimes offering resources is just as important."
TEC VenturePrize is one of its kind in Canada. The program was originally developed by Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) based on a model created from business competitions held at institutes such as MIT, says the program coordinator for TEC VenturePrize, Kendel Ferrier.
"We decided to volunteer our resources to the mentorship program because we see this program as an integral tool for anyone who wants to start a business and it fits nicely with our mandate to help women realize success in entrepreneurship," said Scarlett.
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Introducing SET for Success Speaker Series Brought to you by AWE & WISEST
The interactive SET for Success events will inspire women in the fields of science, engineering and technology to explore their entrepreneurial options. Program partners, AWE and Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology (WISEST), present SET for Success with dates scheduled through 2008-09.
Each event will feature an entrepreneurial female guest speaker who has achieved success in Science, Engineering, and Technology.
Save the dates:
October 29, 2008
December 3, 2008
January 28, 2008
March 25, 2008
Please stay tuned for details about upcoming speakers and registration information.
Location: University of Alberta Faculty Club
Address: 11435 Saskatchewan Drive - Parking available off of 116 Street
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
For more information, call 1-800-713-3558 or visit our website. |
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AWE Sponsors Going Global Workshops
The Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) are excited to be offering their Going Global workshop series in Edmonton.
Date: Wednesday, October 1
Time: 8:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
Location: Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, 6th Floor World Trade Centre.
Topic: "An Introduction to International Trade"
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