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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
This workshop provides an introduction on how to develop a business plan. Cost: $45
Click here for more info or to register.
Edmonton:
July 14, 2010
9:00am- 12:00pm
August 26, 2010
5:30pm-8:30pm
Calgary:
June 25, 2010
9am -12pm July 16, 2010
9am- 12pm |
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RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards Last Call for Nominations
Nomination deadline is June 17, 2010. Click here to nominate an extraordinary woman entrepreneur. |
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Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
Do you know someone who has made a lasting difference in the lives of women and girls in Canada? Nominate that person today for the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. It's easy and it only takes a few minutes. Find out more about eligibility and nominations...
The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2010. |
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"The Art of Customer Service...Influence with Ease"
Seminars with Jeff Mowatt- best selling author and award-winning speaker.
Boost your Business in 2010
Smart business people know that you don't boost market share in boom times...your market share grows when the economy is soft and customers become more selective. The fastest, most cost-effective way to differentiate yourself is to focus on your service. Customer service can no longer be merely average or simply friendly; it needs to be remark-able. Here's your opportunity to make that happen for your team...
Red Deer-November 4
For seminar details and on-line registration click here. |
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Other Events of Interest
CYBF's G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit
The G20 YES will bring together more than 200 young entrepreneurs and leaders of entrepreneurial organizations from G20 countries. AWE client Barbara McLean-Stollery of Executive Airways and Grooming Services will be participating as a panelist on Day Two.
June 20-22, 2010
Toronto, ON
www.cybf-g20.com Startup Weekend Edmonton
Startup Weekend in Edmonton brings together developers, designers, marketers, inventors, and anyone else interested in ideas and startups to see what they can build in 54 hours. This is an awesome opportunity to meet and work with new people on ideas and technologies and to turn a thought into a reality.
June 25-27, 2010
Art Gallery in Enterprise Square
Tickets: $99 (includes food and beverages)
The Alberta Business Family Institute
12 Steps to Succession Planning
June 24, 2010-Taber
More info or to register
Ubuntu Edmonton
Fundraising Dinner
Ubuntu Edmonton is a charitable organization aiming to relieve poverty by operating food banks, funding small businesses /micro-cooperatives, and providing education and training programs to women in Rwanda .
June 25, 2010
Edmonton Marriott at River Cree More info or to register
The Business Link's Monthly Networking Event
Network with other entrepreneurs at this free monthly event!
July 20, 2010
August 17, 2010
2:00pm-4:00pm
Business Link Offices in Edmonton and Calgary
4th Annual WISEST Golf Tournament & Silent Auction
Funds raised from the event will go towards WISEST's delivery of programs to engage in and advance women in careers in science, engineering, and technology.
July 28, 2010
The Links at Spruce Grove
More info or to register
Canada Revenue Agency Small Business Seminars
Calgary:
Friday, June 17, 2010
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
To register
Reduce Your U.S. Business Costs
An upcoming free Export USA webinar will help Canadian companies to master the art of U.S. logistics and trade compliance, making cross-border trade faster, easier and less expensive.
June 23, 2010
1:00pm-2:00pm EST
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Famous
Entrepreneur Quotes:
"Nobody talks about entrepreneurship as survival, but that's exactly what it is and what nurtures creative thinking."
- Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop
"When you reach an obstacle, turn it into an opportunity. You have the choice. You can overcome and be a winner, or you can allow it to overcome you and be a loser. The choice is yours and yours alone. Refuse to throw in the towel. Go that extra mile that failures refuse to travel. It is far better to be exhausted from success than to be rested from failure."
- Mary Kay Ash, founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics
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Keep in Touch
Connect with other women entrepreneurs and keep up to date with the latest AWE news on our Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages.
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Message from the CEO
Tracey Scarlett |
Access Granted
Despite the surging growth of Canadian women entrepreneurs who are starting businesses at twice the rate of men and want to grow, women-owned businesses are seriously under-represented in procurement contracts. It is estimated they comprise less than 5% of all domestic and international suppliers to corporations and governments [1].
The Access to Supply Chains program will provide a means for corporations and governments to capitalize on the value and innovation offered by women entrepreneurs in Western Canada. Read more...
[1]WEConnect Canada, www.weconnectcanada.org |
Access to Supply Chains Program Launched
Tracey Scarlett, Minister Rona Ambrose, Beatrice Floch and Leslie Meingast at the Access to Supply Chains Launch
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The Access to Supply Chains program to accelerate women-owned business success and growth in Western Canada was officially launched on June 5th in Edmonton by a federal funding announcement. Organized by Western Economic Diversification and AWE, the event was well attended by local women entrepreneurs, government representatives and industry stakeholders.
The funding announcement was made by the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification. Read More... |
Interested in doing business with the Government of Canada?
Don't miss these free seminars offered by the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises:
Edmonton
Dates: June 24, 2010
July 29, 2010
August 26, 2010
Calgary
Dates: June 23, 2010
August 25, 2010
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Preparing Your Business for Financing
Many of you attended the Show Me the Money panel and expert roundtable featuring Randy Thompson, CEO of VentureAlberta Angel Forum and were interested in learning more about preparing your business for financing including how to find angel investors.
As promised, Randy will be facilitating half day workshops in a small group setting for AWE in Calgary and Edmonton in June. These are workshops you do not want to miss! Register today to secure your spot as space is limited.
 Randy Thompson has been involved with technology start-ups since 1990. As the founder of the first Internet Service Provider, and his building of the first two angel groups in Alberta, Randy has put an active stamp on well over 100 start-ups in Western Canada and USA. Currently, Randy is the CEO of the VentureAlberta Angel Forum. With over 50 members across Alberta, the Forum has funded 48 companies since 2005. Randy also built Deal Generator, an Angel group of TEC Edmonton and CTI. In addition, Randy currently acts as the Entrepreneur in Residence for NAIT and was recently featured in NAIT's techlife magazine. To read the article, click here.
Half Day Edmonton Workshop
Date: June 23, 2010
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $45+GST
Half Day Calgary Workshop
Date: June 25, 2010
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $45+GST
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June 21, 2010 is National Aboriginal Day, a day for all Canadians from coast to coast to celebrate the cultures and contributions to Canada of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. This year's theme is "Power of Youth, Wisdom of Elders." Share in the Celebration!
For National Aboriginal Day Events in Edmonton click here
For National Aboriginal Day Events in Calgary click here |
A Step in the Right Direction
AWE would like to congratulate the Edmonton and Calgary NextStep to Success for Aboriginal Women Learning Series* participants for completing the 8 session course in the spring.
This free program offers Aboriginal women guidance on creating the key parts of a business plan, led by an experienced facilitator. The sessions included success stories, real life examples, opportunities for discussion, and comprehensive workbooks. .
The NextStep to Success program will be resuming in the fall. Watch for date announcements and registration information in upcoming E-newsletters and on our website.
*a program funded by Alberta Employment and Immigration |
The Building Blocks to Success:
Calgary AWE-Inspiring Breakfast
Speaker Jennifer McNeill | Thank you to all who attended our Calgary AWE-Inspiring Breakfast featuring Jennifer McNeill on May 26, 2010 at Q-Haute.
Jennifer gave her insight on a multitude of topics including why great ideas fail to get to the market, how to market, and how to create a global presence.The attendees also had the opportunity to connect with each other to broaden their network.
Continue to read our E-news and check out our website for future events in Calgary and Edmonton! For more pictures from the AWE-Inspiring Breakfast, visit our Facebook fan page.
Two attendees take the opportunity to network |
Gaining insight on the "Building Blocks to Success" |
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Local Entrepreneurs in the News
Congratulations to Rims and Rovers Auto and Pet Wash, an AWE client, for celebrating its fifth anniversary on May 12. The environmentally friendly Beaumont company is owned by six women and was recently featured in the Beaumont News. To view the article, click here.
Congratulations to Jennifer Grimm, owner of Lux Beauty Boutique and a roundtable expert at the 2010 Innovative Approaches to Success conference, for being featured in the June issue of Edmontonians magazine. In the article, Jennifer details her quest to find balance between her business and her new baby. To read the full article, click here. |
Are You Ready for E-Commerce? Top Ten Things to Think About Before You Get Started
by Tyler Cumberford
Account Manager, Factor One Technology
Today we are in the midst of a retail evolution. Never before has the business of retail been so exciting and frightening at the same time. Today, retail businesses are constantly pushing technology to new heights in order to attract more customers. And thanks to the growth of e-commerce, social media tools like Facebook, Twitter, and countless others, the playing field is wide open. But one has to be careful about getting caught up with the speed at which this phenomenon is moving. As a small business, you risk wasting valuable money and resources just trying to participate. But by not participating, you risk being left behind by your competitors. It's the speed at which technology is transforming retail that is mind boggling.
In helping businesses start their retail e-commerce sites, I always ask these questions of my prospective clients with the goal of finding out what exactly they want to and how prepared they are to enter this new business. Read more... |
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