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CEO's Message
Looking Back and Moving Forward
Did you know it is our 15th anniversary this year? Recently, I had the opportunity to share our story at the Diana International Conference on Women's Entrepreneurship Research 2010, an event that brought together a global network of researchers committed to advancing knowledge about women's entrepreneurship and high-growth ventures. It was a tremendous opportunity to highlight our organization's significant track record of strong economic impact and relevance to women entrepreneurs in Western Canada. Even more exciting were the follow up conversations about opportunities to move women's entrepreneurship forward in our province, region, country, and around the world. Read more... |
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Celebrate 15 Years of AWE!
featuring Patricia Lovett-Reid, host of BNN's MoneyTalk
 Join us Thursday September 23 at our new Calgary office for breakfast and inspiration from Patricia Lovett-Reid, Senior Vice President with TD Waterhouse and author of "Get Real - The Secret to Authentic Success" - real life stories of Canadian female role models, describing their struggles and successes as they seek and achieve their true goals in life.
Date:September 23, 2010
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
Cost: $20 + GST |
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AWE in the Community
AWE COO Erin Hanson also donated her time and expertise as a guest judge for SIFE's Snatch the Pebble project on July 19, 2010.
The Snatch the Pebble program is an innovative 6 week course created by SIFE Mount Royal students to help teach new entrepreneurs effective steps to advance their business. Read more... |
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Roadmap for Success
This one session, 3 hour workshop led by an AWE business advisor provides an introduction on how to develop a business plan. This workshop will help you learn how to:
- Draft the basic components of a good business plan that will help you move forward with confidence
- Conduct informative marketing research
- Create financial plans that will support business viability
Included in the $45+GST cost of the series is a comprehensive workbook with detailed information, business plan samples, and lists of resources. |
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Growth Bootcamp
With overwhelming response to the half day workshops in both Edmonton and Calgary, Randy Thompson, CEO of VentureAlberta Angel Forum, will be facilitating a 2-Day Bootcamp for AWE in Calgary this September. Over the course of 2 days, participants will learn in-depth strategies to prepare their business for growth financing. 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.
2-Day Calgary Bootcamp Date: September 28 and 29, 2010
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $250+GST
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Building on Success Series
Our Building on Success Series.will consist of a small interactive workshop sessions offering attendees insight on performance improvement and growth strategies. The series sessions will be facilitated by an industry expert, covering a specific business growth topics, including:
October: Building Your Online Presence
November: Managing Growth...The Right Way
January: The 7 Steps to Marketing Success
February: Your Value Proposition
Visit the AWE website for more information or to register. |
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Access to Supply Chains Program: |
Is Your Business Ready to Expand?
by Lisa Lam-Cadieux, Access to Supply Chains Project Coordinator
Since launching the "Access to Supply Chains" program in June, we have spoken to many women business owners who have told us how excited they are that there are services geared towards women entrepreneurs with established businesses that are successful in their markets and have the capacity to expand. So, what does this mean for you as a business owner? Read more... |
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Other Articles of Interest |
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Do You Know What They Are Saying?
by Tyler Cumberford, Factor One Technology
Have you ever wondered what customers are saying about your business? Most owners think they know, but I promise you, most have no idea. Why? That is because they don't look or listen. Most owners I've met are truly afraid of social media, but it's more a fear of the unknown, which is a completely normal reaction. So, I wanted to put a challenge out to everyone on this no matter what your business is, and I'd like you to share your results with me. Read more... |
Small Business Week
Small Business Week runs October 18-22, 2010 and is a celebration of entrepreneurship that provides an annual opportunity for start-up and growing small businesses to learn and grow.
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce will celebrate small business by presenting a prestigious award in three categories: companies with 10 or under full-time employees; companies with 50 or under full-time employees; and, companies with 100 or less full-time employees. Nominations are due by August 31, 2010. For more info or to nominate a small business, click here.
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce will also be honouring small business by offering the RBC Small Business of the Year award and the Emerging Enterprise of the Year award. For more information click here.
Click on the following links to find out more information on Small Business Week events throughout the province:
Don't see your local Chamber of Commerce? Find it by clicking here. |
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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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AWE Facebook Fan Page Receives Honourable Mention
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Training & Skills Development
AWE Information Sessions
Join us at one of our weekly teleconferences every Tuesday at 12pm to learn about AWE services. For more information click here.
Roadmap for Success
An introduction on how to develop a business plan. Cost: $45
Click here for more info or to register.
Edmonton:
August 26: 5:30pm-8:30pm
September 23: 5:30pm-8:30pm
August 20: 9:00am-12:00pm
September 24: 1:00pm-4:00pm |
"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. |
Other Events of Interest
The Business Link's Small Business Learning Sessions
E-Commerce Webinar
Learn how you can use e-commerce to boost sales and product awareness in combination with social media such as Facebook, Blogging, and Twitter.
August 31, 2010
12:00pm-1:00pm
For more info or to register
PI PA Conference
The Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia and Alberta
present Getting through the Privacy Jungle - How to see the Forest and the Trees
TIAW Global Forum and World of Difference Awards
October 25-26, 2010
Toronto, ON
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Junior Chamber National Conference
JCI Edmonton invites you to Energy 2010, JCI Canada's 75th National Conference.
Dr. Stephen R. Covey, renowned author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, will be one of the convention's keynote speakers as well as Peter van Stolk, founder of Jones Soda Company.
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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:
August 26, 2010
September 30, 2010
October 28, 2010 Calgary:
August 25, 2010
September 29, 2010
October 27, 2010
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CBC News looking for start-up entrepreneur blogger
CBC News is looking for Canada's newest startups. They want to find a startup entrepreneur who is willing to blog about his or her experience, as part of a feature leading up to Small Business Week in October.
Write online about your startup experiences and frustrations, and get a built-in national audience. For the right company, the PR value could be unlimited. Read more... |
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