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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 Wednesday at noon: October 14, October 21, October 28, November 4. 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 27, 2009
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AWE 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.
2009 Women of Excellence Gala
Join AWE in celebrating the exceptional women of Central Alberta!
Red Deer October 14, 2009
Call (403) 341-6911 for more information or to register.
Cochrane Business
Resource Fair
Drop-in and learn about organizations like AWE that can assist new and existing businesses in start-up and expansion plans
October 20, 2009
Cochrane RancheHouse
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TEC VenturePrize
Do you have a technology-based business idea and would you like to win $150,000 in prizes?
Registration for TEC VenturePrize 2009-2010 is now open to new and future entrepreneurs from across Alberta.
TEC VenturePrize provides training, professional support and financial incentives to help people build or enhance viable technology-based ventures. If you want to find out what it takes to develop a complete and concise business plan, TEC VenturePrize will benefit you!
The competition gets underway with the Business Planning Seminar series starting October 14, 2009. These seminars are held weekly for six weeks from 6:30 - 9:30 pm.
For more information:
Interested but not sure about developing a business plan? AWE is here to help. Our client service team can provide advice and link you to the right resources. |
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Other Events of Interest
Calgary Public Library Small Business Fair
W.R. Castell Branch (Central Library), 616 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, October 20
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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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.
Inspire The Next Generation...and WIN! If you are a volunteer and refer family, friends, and co-workers to volunteer for JA you could win one of 3 pairs of tickets to see George Bush live in Edmonton or a grand prize weekend getaway for 2 at Jasper Park Lodge! More information...
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Message from the CEO
 Mediocre to GreatCan you imagine owning and operating a company that you started and grew to $15M in revenue over a 20 year period? Sounds good right? Now imagine that you could only pay yourself $30,000 a year even though to the outside world it looks like you are running a successful, profitable business. Read more... |
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.
***LAST CHANCE to REGISTER for October's Luncheon***
October 14, 2009 - Jessie Radies, founder of Keep Edmonton Original, Original Fare, and owner of The Blue Pear Restaurant
Edmonton: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at The Union Bank Inn - 10053 Jasper Avenue
 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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Edmonton: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at The Union Bank Inn - 10053 Jasper Avenue
November 4 - Pamela Strand of Shear Minerals For over 12 years, Pamela has been a Risk-taker as the President and CEO of Shear Minerals Ltd, a Canadian-based exploration company focused on diamond exploration in the Canadian North. She is a Professional Geologist with APEGGA and NAPEGG and is also a Director for several private and public companies. Register here.
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Calgary: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Q Haute - 100 La Caille Place SW November 10, 2009 - Brenda Holder, Owner of Mahikan Trails Brenda is an Innovator who has created unique programs through her Aboriginal traditions, experience and skills to grow her guiding business in local and international markets. Brenda has numerours professional certifications and has received awards for her entrepreneurial work and sharing Métis culture including the Aboriginal Woman Entrepreneur Award of Distinction presented from the Alberta Chamber of Commerce. 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:
Calgary - October 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm Register |
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Make Your Next Tradeshow a Success
Are you intersted in learning 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.
November 3, 2009
1:00-4:00 pm
Community Futures Lethbridge
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AWE and WEConnect Canada
Partnership Launch a Success
Women entrepreneurs in Alberta who are poised for growth will now have an opportunity to access supply chains and become certified in the WEConnect Canada program.
AWE and WEConnect Canada celebrated the launch of their program partnership on September 9th in Edmonton and September 30th in Calgary. Both events were hosted by Ernst & Young, a founding WEConnect Canada corporate member that is committed to embracing diversity in its business. Read more... |
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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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