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Training & Skills Development
Information Sessions
Interested to learn more about AWE services? Join us at one of our upcoming one-hour teleconferences
held every other Wednesday at noon:
September 30, October 14, October 28. For more information click here.
Roadmap for Success
Why does the idea of writing a business plan seem daunting and confusing? Why do you need one? This workshop answers these questions and provides an introduction on how to develop a business plan. Cost: $45
Edmonton :
October 22, 2009 5:30 - 8:30 pm
November 18, 2009
9:00am - 12:00 pm
December 15, 2009
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Calgary:
October 22, 2009
5:30 - 8:30 pm
November 20, 2009
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Around Alberta
Showcase of Women in Business
AWE is proud to be a sponsor of the premier showcase of women business owners in Southern Alberta. Join us to celebrate, shop, and share at this special event.
Powerhouse - xchange
"Build a Business - Not Another Job"
Many local business owners have made that successful transition; moving from sweat equity to financial equity and a self-sustaining business, find out just how they've done it. Calgary, September 24
5:30 - 8:30pm
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Other Events of Interest
MomCafe Event
"Helping Future Generations".
Calgary, September 25 9:00 - 11:00 am
3rd Annual UA-WISE, WISER, and WISEST Fall Mixer
An evening of networking, exploration of career options, mentorship, and inspirational speakers. Edmonton, October 1 5:30 - 9:00 pm Click to find out more
Calgary Public Library Small Business Fair
W.R. Castell Branch (Central Library), 616 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, October 20 11:00 - 3:00 pm WEConnect Canada's First Annual Conference
"Opening Doors for Women Business Owners"
From Contacts to Contracts
Toronto, October 21 and 22
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Make Your Next Tradeshow a Success
Want to learn the secrets behind successful tradeshow marketing?
Join AWE and Community Futures Lethbridge to discover how to effectively prepare for a tradeshow, learn tips from an entrepreneur who has mastered the tradeshow experience, and gain skills to help you evaluate and assess tradeshow experiences to make the most out of your participation.
Community Futures Lethbridge
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Call for Volunteers
Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta
JA is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to providing Alberta's youth in Grades 3 through 12 with high quality business programs focusing on free enterprise, financial literacy, and stay in school messaging.
JA needs volunteers to inspire 16,000 young Albertans to reach their fullest potential in 2009/10! Who have you inspired today? www.janorthalberta.org
VenturePrize
The VenturePrize seminar series and mentor program provides early stage entrepreneurs with the knowledge needed to assess their business concept and planning strategies to give their business plan an edge.
Experienced entrepreneurs are invited to join the VenturePrize mentor team and help an early stage entrepreneur for approximately 4 months. One never knows - "your entrepreneur" could end up taking the stage as a finalist in this province wide business plan competition!
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Are you a woman entrepreneur interested in accessing supply chains to grow your business? Or, are you a corporation looking for qualified women-owned businesses to supply products and services? Join us in Calgary to learn more about how this exciting program can add value to your business.
September 30, 2009
8:00-10:30 am Calgary Chamber of Commerce
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Fall AWE-Inspiring Luncheons
Back again by popular demand, the AWE-Inspiring Luncheon Series is focused on creating opportunities for women to inspire and guide each other towards success. These events offer the opportunity to build your network while learning from the experiences of high profile women entrepreneurs.
Calgary: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Q Haute - 100 La Caille Place SW.
October 7, 2009 - Jennifer McNeill, CEO of CipherSoft Inc
 Jennifer McNeill is a Builder. She has created and sold 4 companies in the Information Technology sector. As the Chief Executive Officer of CipherSoft Inc. she manages the company's strategic direction, drives its dynamic growth and utilizes her industry expertise, which includes an emphasis on legacy modernization, business management, and project planning. She has recently led the company to be named in Profit Magazine's 50 Fastest Growing Companies. Register here.
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Edmonton: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at The Union Bank Inn - 10053 Jasper Avenue
October 14, 2009 - Jessie Radies, founder of Keep Edmonton Original, Original Fare, and owner of The Blue Pear Restaurant
 Meet a Connector. As the founder of Keep Edmonton Original and Original fare, Jessie has a vision for Edmonton as a diverse, vibrant and sustainable city. Both of these organizations are dedicated to educating consumers on the benefit of shopping, eating and living locally and to giving small business owners strength in numbers. A self-proclaimed Foodie, Jessie, with chef husband Darcy, own The Blue Pear restaurant in Edmonton. Register here.
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Register Your Business Bootcamp
This bootcamp is designed to give entrepreneurs practical information about starting the business registration process. Our 3-hour workshop will cover various topics including: business vision & goals, networks of advisors, types of business registration, registrations & responsibilities after incorporation and where to access online information and tools.
This workshop is facilitated by Linda Griffioen, CEO of Small Business Resource Centers Inc. Linda's area of expertise includes helping new business owners choose the correct business registration for their small business needs and linking entrepreneurs with valuable resources for their on going business success.
Available In:
Edmonton - October 6,1:30pm - 4:30pm Register
Calgary - October 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm Register |
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Save the Date
Innovative Approaches to Success 2010
Join us for another fantastic conference on April 21-23, 2010 at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald in Edmonton, Alberta.
Featuring:
- Inspiring success stories, like those of Manjit Minhas, co-founder of Mountain Crest Spirits and founder of Minhas Creek Brewing Company. Last year, her companies had revenues in excess of $80 million. Learn first-hand how she has created dynamic growth in a challenging market.
- Experts and entrepreneurs sharing their innovative marketing strategies and tactics.
- Opportunities to connect with entrepreneurs focused on business growth.
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