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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 every Tuesday at 12pm. 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:
March 17, 2010
9:00am - 12:00pm
April 28th, 2010
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Calgary:
March 8, 2010
5:30pm - 8:30pm
April 16th, 2010
9:00am -12:00pm
More info or to register
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Upcoming AWE-Inspiring Breakfast Calgary
Join us Wednesday May 26th, from 8:00am - 10:00am for our Calgary AWE-Inspiring Breakfast featuring speaker Jennifer McNeill of CipherSoft Inc.
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Quick Tips for Entrepreneurs: Business Plans
1. Look
Break your business plan down into sections that you can work on thoroughly, one step at a time.
2. Listen
Get a working draft going and have someone else review it such as an AWE business adivsor. Take their critiques and continually edit your plan.
3. Learn
Participate in AWE 's Roadmap for Success seminar to receive expertise on how to develop a successful business plan. |
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Other Events of Interest
The Business Link's Monthly Networking Event
How would you like to join in on the fun at the Business Link's free monthly networking event? No registration is required. There will be an educational presentation, entrepreneur sharing time, and time to meet and greet other entrepreneurs. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a door prize draw, so bring your business cards and drop by!
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.
TEC VenturePrize: Alberta's Business Plan Competition Registration for the 2009-10 VenturePrize Fast Growth Business Plan Competition will close on February 24th at 4:00 p.m. If you are planning on submitting your business plan, you should register soon at www.ventureprize.com. This competition is open all qualifying entrepreneurs across the province! Read more...
Momcafe Event: Mabel's Mom of Many
The next momcafé event at Earls Restaurant Westhills will feature Julie Cole of "Mabel's Mom of Many". She will share her story including how she and her family created Mabel's Labels Inc., and embraced social media to connect with moms all over the world. Sit back and relax while you enjoy a light breakfast, steaming latté and onsite childcare, while listening to Julie Cole and connecting with local Calgary moms.
Calgary
Earls Restaurant Westhills
March 26, 2010
9:00am-11:00am
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The 30th Junior Achievement Alberta Business Hall of Fame Gala Dinner
Presented by EPCOR, the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame will be taking place on May 20, 2010 at Edmonton's Shaw Conference Centre. To nominate someone, purchase tickets or receive more information click here. |
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6th Annual Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge
Would you like to:
- Win $15 000 to pursue your business idea?
- Develop the necessary skills to develop your business plan?
- Test your business idea?
- See if you fit the entrepreneur profile?
The Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge is open to individuals, new or existing businesses, and post secondary students located in Chinook region only.
Submission deadline is April 30, 2010.
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Message from the CEO
Go for Gold
Olympic fever is roaring! Are you as inspired as I am by the stories of the incredible athletes? In many cases these men and women have overcome significant barriers to achieve their success and when you think about it, their journey is much like that of a business owner.
Athletes require adequate cash to enable them to train, to hire great coaches and to purchase world class equipment to compete on a global scale. They require a support system of trainers, medical personnel and family to assist in reaching for their goals. And they require internal focus and commitment to stay true to their goals even when it seems impossible for them to continue.
As a business owner, what do you need to succeed? Read more... |
Innovative Approaches to Success
April 21-23, 2010
Fairmont Hotel MacDonald, Edmonton, AB
"Attending Innovative Approaches to Success 2009 was crucial to my business growth last year. I stepped back from a busy schedule to learn from those who have done it already" says Catherine Vu, Chief Uptime Officer, Pro-Active IT Management Inc. "I'm really looking forward to connecting with other women and learning from each other at this year's conference. It's an excellent way to bring entrepreneurs together."
On April 21-23, 2010 Innovative Approaches to Success will feature strategies and tactics for entrepreneurs interested in growing their businesses. Through this premier event, business owners like Catherine can connect with innovative and inspiring leaders and develop action plans to address their most pressing issues. The conference's workshops, keynotes and expert roundtables will cover a variety of topics including:
· Building your brand soul
· Improving your online visibility
· Getting free media
· Selling to government
· Winning through collaboration
· Avoiding financial rejection
· Making the most of tradeshows
· And many more...
All this is available for the early bird price of $500+GST until March 14th, 2010. Seize this opportunity today by clicking here for more information or to register. |
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Counting-in Women Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are innovators. They take a chance on ideas but often need the strong support of others to succeed. AWE fully recognizes the importance of connections. Through reaching out to the business community and securing sponsorships, AWE has successfully grown their "Innovative Approaches to Success" conference to an anticipated annual highlight. Serving as a Silver Sponsor for the 2010 Conference is the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta (ICAA). Read more... |
Last Chance to Register for our Upcoming Edmonton Event on February 24th
The value of growing a network through involvement and contribution is something Pamela Strand understands. As CEO and President of Shear Minerals, Pamela wears many hats in her professional life. Shear Minerals Ltd. recently closed a million dollar non-brokered private placement. The majority of these proceeds will go towards Shear's Canadian diamond and gold projects as they continue to add to their portfolio of 8 diamond projects. In addition, she is Director and Vice President of Nunvaut for the NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines, was the past President of the Edmonton Geological Society, volunteers for the Student Outreach Program for APEGGA and is a Director on several private and public companies. By always looking for opportunity and taking action, Pamela has created a venture with perfect cut and clarity.
Join us Wednesday February 24th, 2010 for our upcoming AWE-Inspiring Breakfast to hear Pamela's story of success.
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NextStep to Success Learning Series Beginning Soon in Calgary and Edmonton
The NextStep to Success Program* for Aboriginal women creates opportunities to share experience and knowledge through mentoring, coaching and training. As part of this initiative, AWE will be offering an 8-session Business Plan Learning Series in Calgary and Edmonton for participants who want to create an effective business plan in a supportive environment.
Attendees of the first workshop of the series, "Are you ready for entrepreneurship?", taking place Tuesday March 2, 2010 in Calgary, and Thursday March 18, 2010 in Edmonton can apply to move forward for the free 7-session training program offering guidance on creating the key parts of a business plan. The Business Plan Learning Series will include success stories, real life examples and a lot of discussion on starting a business, operations, marketing, finance, and what to do once the business plan is ready.
The amazing women who participated in the Edmonton sessions from October to November 2009 continue to support each other and have even formed their own Facebook group! It is wonderful to see what we can do when we commit to take action and create success.
Calgary
Date: March 2, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Kahanoff Centre
Date: March 18, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Don Wheaton YMCA
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On February 5, 2010 AWE had the honour of participating in the Athabasca Tribal Council's first Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Retreat. As a member of the bankers panel, AWE's Marcela Mandeville was presented with solid business ideas and detailed plans that had been worked on day and night during the week-long event. It was a great way to bring individuals serious about business together to focus on what is needed to start a venture and how to create a strong plan. Participants took action to move their dreams forward at the retreat and were an active part of the program, working together to learn and build strong connections and business foundations. | |
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AWE on the Road
We invite you to visit AWE's booth and hear us speak at the National Women in Business Expo March 27-28, 2010 at the Stampede Park Big Four Building in Calgary, Alberta. The Expo is for women entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals at all stages of business including pre-start, start up, development and growth.For more information on the Expo click here.
AWE's CEO Tracey Scarlett will also be speaking at the Don't Dream It Do It seminar at the University of Calgary's MacEwan Conference and Events Centre on March 20, 2010. The purpose of the seminar is to inspire women who dream of opening their own business to take action. For more information or to register... |
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Important Changes to the Self Employed Act
On December 15, 2009, Bill C-56 amended the Employment Insurance Act to provide access to maternity, parental, sickness and compassionate care benefits to self-employed people, who choose to register for access to EI Special Benefits for Self-Employed People. For more information from Service Canada click here. | |
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