CEO's Message
Season's Greetings from AWE
It is that time of year again when we say goodbye to the year past and welcome a time for resolution, and prosperity. For AWE it has been a year full of change and new initiatives.
2010 was kicked into high gear with the facilitation of our NextStep to Success for Aboriginal Women Entrepreneurs Learning Series in both Edmonton and Calgary. This 8 week program gave women from around the province the insight and foundation to build a functional and successful business plan. Read more... |
Congratulations to the following Entrepreneurs
AWE would like congratulate the exceptional women entrepreneurs that have been recognized from Western Canada.
Profit W100 - Canada's Top Women Entrepreneurs in Alberta:
#10 - Lakshmi Raj, Replicon Inc., Calgary, AB
#17 - Teresa Spinelli, Italian Centre Shop Ltd., Edmonton, AB
#31 - Kelly Long, Carmen Creek Gourmet Meats (Wild Rose Meats Inc.), Calgary, AB
#39 - Ariane Jensen, Jensen Contract Flooring Ltd., Big Valley, AB
#40 - Shannon Bowen-Smed, Bowen Workforce Solutions, Calgary, AB
#48 - Karina Birch, Rocky Mountain Soap Co. Inc., Canomre, AB
#70 - Alexis MacMillan, Christie Communicaitons Ltd., Edmonton, AB
#74 - Patrica Basso, Advance Design & Construction Ltd., Medicine Hat, AB
#76 - Eveline Charles, Eveline Charles Salons & Spas, Edmonton, AB
#86 - Jean Greer McCarthy, Greer Homes Ltd., Lethbridge, AB
#97 - Sheila Musgrove, TAG Recruitment Group Inc., Calgary, AB
#99 - Karen Stewart, Fairway Divorce Solutions, Calgary, AB
To see the complete list of entrepreneurs from Western Canada click here.
The 2010 RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Award Nominees from Western Canada:
Start-Up: Leah Davis, Jenn Turner, Robyn Smith, Moveo Sport & Rehabilitation Centre, North Vancouver, BC
Impact: Shannon Bowen-Smed, Bowen Workforce Solutions, Calgary, AB
Momentum: Kim Weimer, Fastner Warehouse Inc., Sasktoon, SK
Sustainability: Lisa Will, Stonz Wear Inc., Vancouver, BC
Trailblazer: Carole Herder, Cavallo Horse & Rider Inc., Roberts Creek, BC
Excellence: Margot Micallef, Oliver Capital Partners, Calgary, AB
For more info on the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards click here |
In our recent publication "15 Years of Realizing Success", featured in the October issue of Alberta Venture Magazine, we highlighted Maggie O'Carroll of The Women's Organization (formerly Train 2000) - The Centre for Women's Enterprise and Employment in the U.K. The Women's Organization identified parallels between their work being done in Liverpool and Manchester, and AWE's accomplishments here in Alberta. To view their website click here. |
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs' fourth annual conference, Innovative Approaches to Success will be held May 4-6, 2011 at the Hotel Arts in Calgary, AB. This is the premier Canadian event for established female business owners to learn how to grow their businesses and to expand their profitability through connections to elite networks and markets.
Program Highlights:
May 4- Evening Opening Reception
An evening of networking designed to facilitate connections among attendees, sponsors, decision makers, and business leaders.
May 5 - Conference Day 1
* Building Your Business through Personal Branding
* Strategic Human Resources Management
* Leveraging Your Cash for Growth
* What do Lenders look for?
May 6 - Conference Day 2
* The Global Impact of Women Owned Businesses
* Executing Business Growth: Incremental | Franchising | New Markets
* Marketing: The Seduction of Consumers
* Ask an Expert Roundtable Discussions
Early bird registration now open! For more info click here. |
Roadmap for Success
This one time session, 3 hour workshop led by an AWE Business Advisor, provides an introduction on how to develop a business plan. During this session you will 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.
Edmonton:
January 27: 5:30 - 8:30pm
February 24: 9:30am - 12:30pm
March 24: 5:30 - 8:30pm
Calgary:
January 28: 1:00- 4:00pm
February 10: 5:30 - 8:30pm
March 25: 1:00 - 4:00pm
Click here for more info or to register.
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The 7 Steps to Marketing Success
 Part of the Building on Success Series, this upcoming workshop will provide attendees with 7 proven techniques for small business owners to build a strategy that is both affordable and effective for attracting new customers. Facilitated by Cidnee Stephen, emcee of Innovative Approaches to Success 2010, and owner of Strategies for Success.
Calgary - Register here
Date: January 19, 2011
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: $45+GST
Edmonton - Register here
Date: January 21, 2011
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost:$45+GST February's Building on Success Workshop:
Your Value Proposition and Expanding Sales
Visit the AWE website for more information or to register. |
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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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There are over 100 WEConnect certified women business owners across Canada!
To learn about this leading international qualification standard for women-owned businesses to participate in supplier diversity and how you can become one of them, click here. |
See how AWE has "Realized Success"
Check out Alberta Women Entrepreneurs 2009 - 2010 Annual Report "Realizing Success". Click here to view the pdf. |
2011 Student Entrepreneur National Competition
Are you operating a full ttime business while attending a Canadian college or university full time, or know someone who is?
Nominations are now open for the 2011 Student Entrepreneur National Competition. You could walk away with a $10,000 cash prize, make amazing connections and increase the profile of your business across Canada...so what are you waiting for!? Get all the details. |
HSBC International Business Awards
Are you a Canadian business thriving abroad? If so, consider applying for an HSBC International Business Award. Nominations close December 31, 2010. For more info. |
Call for Speakers, Presenters and Topics
International conference "Fueling the Future: Women in Oil & Gas", to be held March 8th (International Women's Day) and 9th, 2011, in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, is currently seeking input for the event. Interested in contributing? Click here for more info. |
Edmonton Chamber New Year After Business Mixer
January 27, 2011
Edmonton, AB
For more info or to register
Interested in doing business with the Government of Canada?
Edmonton:
January 27, 2011
February 24, 2011
March 31, 2011
Calgary:
February 23, 2011
March 30, 2011 For more info or to register |
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