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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 from 12pm-1pm every Tuesday at noon. 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:
February 17, 2010
5:30pm - 8:30pm
March 17, 2010
9:00am - 12:00pm
Calgary:
February 26, 2010
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Other Events of Interest
Tax Tuesdays
Tax season is quickly approaching... Do you have questions about taxes for your current or future business? Let the Business Link in partnership with Canada Revenue Agency answer all of your questions in this free seminar!
The Business Link
Every Tuesday 1:30pm-3:30pm
Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan 2010 Conference and AGM
This year's conference topics include communication, attitude and leadership. In conjunction with the conference, a pre-conference workshop about digital media will be presented on May 6th.
Regina
Ramada Hotel and Convention Centre
May 7th, 2010
Women's Enterprise Centre Manitoba
Upcoming events include a one day Adopting Technology Conference on June 1st, and the AGM and Business Winner Reception on June 15th. Further details to follow. |
Do you have a technology-based business idea? Submit your business plan into Alberta's VenturePrize Business Plan Competition offering $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. Deadline for submission to the Fast Growth Competition is February 25, 2010. For more information:
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Volunteer with 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.
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Message from the CEO
 Connect to Success
Think it is too cold to leave your home office? Is cabin fever setting in yet? Orders and contracts slow to come in the door after the holidays? Then it is time to get out and connect to what you need.
Many business owners hate networking, so simply don't do it. You might be one of them. You think, "I can market my business through a print campaign, a better website or maybe I will buy some media spots." These are all potentially good ideas... but are they the most effective way to build your client base? You hear it said - people do business with people they know and like. The only way to do that is to get out there and meet people. Read more... |
Innovative Approaches to Success
April 21-23, 2010
Fairmont Hotel MacDonald, Edmonton, AB
Been in business for years? Or just starting out? No matter where you are in your business life cycle, innovative strategies are always needed. If you would like to learn about growth resources and strategies, discover innovative tactics to realize those strategies and develop an executable growth plan, AWE invites you to attend the premier Canadian event for established female business owners to learn how to grow their businesses and expand their profitability.
Innovative Approaches to Success is packed with information you need to understand and overcome your business growth obstacles. This two-day event includes innovative marketing strategies and tactics, entrepreneurial success stories, connections with entrepreneurs focused on business growth and inspirational keynote speakers.
Register for early-bird pricing until March 14, 2010: $500 + GST. After March 14, 2010: $600 + GST. To register or for more information:
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Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta
Supports IATS 2010
AWE is pleased to highlight one of our conference silver sponsors, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta (ICAA), a self-governing body which regulates more than 11,600 Alberta CAs and CA students. "Alberta's CAs play important roles in the province's entrepreneurial landscape and the Institute is committed to supporting small business and the entrepreneurial spirit of Albertans.", says Jane Halford, CEO & Executive Director of ICAA. "We are proud to sponsor AWE's annual conference this year and contribute to enhancing the success of Alberta's women entrepreneurs." Read more... |
Join us for an AWE-Inspiring Breakfast 
Our upcoming AWE-Inspiring Breakfast is an opportunity to build your network while learning from the experiences of a high profile woman entrepreneur.
Join us February 24th, and become inspired by the story of entrepreneur Pamela Strand. As President and CEO of Shear Minerals Ltd, a Canadian-based exploration company focused on diamond exploration in the Canadian North, Pamela will share her experiences and successes in the traditionally male dominated industry of geology.
Date: February 24th, 2010
Time: 8:00am-10:00am
Location: The Union Bank Inn, Edmonton
Price: $25.00
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AWE is honoured to profile, in its newest publication, five success stories of women who shared their journey, to inspire other women to achieve their business goals.
Featured profiles include:
- Joanne Blake: Style for Success
- Lesley Colburn-Swartz: Pro Plant Care, OrganicBeautyPlus.com, The Showcase of Women in Business
- Jodi McDonald: Keystone Labs
- Sondra Musa: The Arthouse Inc.
- Nancy Scott, Jana Sinclair, Marci Andrews: b.l.i.s
Print copies are available in the AWE offices, by request or click here to download a copy. |
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Alberta Venture Action Plan Podcast
Tracey Scarlett, CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, was a guest on Q&A audio, Alberta Venture's January edition of their Action Plan Podcast.
This monthly Action Plan Podcast series delivers strategies to ride the economic recovery. Tracey spoke more specifically on positioning your business for success during the economic recovery.
To listen to the podcast, click here. |
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