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Alberta is Canada's Solar Power House! YEG
2019-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | RoundHouse MacEwan University, 11110 104Ave, Edmontnon, Alberta, Canada
Join us for great presentations about utility scale solar developments in Alberta!

Alberta is Canada’s Solar Power House – Edmonton
About this Event

Watch the live stream of this event on our Facebook page. Click here.
Solar energy is emerging as one of the lowest-cost options for new electricity in Alberta, while generating power when our system needs it most. These facts make for great economics.
It started with Western Canada’s first utility-scale project in 2017. Then, government investments announced earlier this year will see a seven-fold increase in utility-scale solar power.
The jaw-droppingly low prices sparked a rush of private sector interest in Alberta solar, clearly positioning solar as the next big Alberta energy project.
Hear from some of the key players in this exciting development.
Join us after the event for casual networking at Solar Drinks

Watch the live stream of this event on our Facebook page. Click here.
Solar energy is emerging as one of the lowest-cost options for new electricity in Alberta, while generating power when our system needs it most. These facts make for great economics.
It started with Western Canada’s first utility-scale project in 2017. Then, government investments announced earlier this year will see a seven-fold increase in utility-scale solar power.
The jaw-droppingly low prices sparked a rush of private sector interest in Alberta solar, clearly positioning solar as the next big Alberta energy project.
Hear from some of the key players in this exciting development.
Join us after the event for casual networking at Solar Drinks

CHIC Cannabis Hemp Innovation Centre - Demo Day
2019-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
About this Event

** Address is 6212 55 Avenue Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1N5
Our teams will be fresh and ready to pitch after 7 weeks of training and mentoring.
Come watch some great pitches, meet some industry advocates, and rub shoulders with this amazing community.
(although, hard to rub shoulders in a 46,000 sf building) We will have some Hors D’oeuvres and Drinks.
We will likely have some surprises as well.
Register for this event at Fuse42.ca under Demo Day.
See you there.
The CHIC/Fuse42 Team

YEG Job Club
2019-11-25 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Polar Park Brewing, 10416-80 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Description

YEG Job Club exists to connect job seekers with like-minded folks, business representatives, and industry experts in their career search.
A job club is an informal meetup that allows individuals to learn from others about how best to find their next role.
When you arrive we will facilitate conversations that can help you accelerate your search and potentially introduce you to your next employer or a career coach that will assist you. We will provide opportunities to sharpen your networking skills during a casual event.
Come for the networking and introductions, stay for the food and beer!
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
While it is an all ages venue, anyone purchasing alcohol will need to have proper ID for consumption.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There is free street parking after 6:00 pm, a parking lot just north west of the event centre, it’s within the boundaries for e-scooters, and completely accessible by transit and bicycle (bike racks out front).
What can I bring into the event?
Don’t worry about bringing a resume. Just bring a couple of questions that you have about your job search and an idea of one company or role you’d like to learn more about!
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
If you need to get ahold of us for further questions, please email Allie at allie@rivercityhr.ca

RainForest Summit
2019-11-26 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Polar Park Brewing, 10416-80 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
We are at a pivotal point in Edmonton’s history. We have the chance to transition from a resource-based economy to one that embraces innovation, technology, and a vibrant diversity of businesses.
But in order to build the greater interconnectedness and culture needed to really make Edmonton an innovation hub, we need to come together to honestly assess the state of the current system, and what needs to change so that we can all build thriving businesses and startups here. Edmonton has the talent, resources, and the spaces needed to support entrepreneurs, but without a strong sense of unity, community, collaboration and interconnectedness that make ecosystems like Silicon Valley hotspots for innovation, communities like ours can still fall flat as a place for innovation.
We want to change that and we want you to join others who are passionate about building a stronger, more resilient, and more innovative economy for Edmonton that supports you.
Why Should You Attend?
If you want to be part of a group of people who aren’t sitting on the sidelines while decisions are made on their behalf, who aren’t interested in shooting down the ideas of others but examining them and adapting them; if you want to actively participate in building a better future for Edmonton, then this event is for you.
We’ll bring innovators, doers, strategists, and thought leaders like you together to honestly evaluate Edmonton’s ecosystem and collaborate on ways we can do better to create a true hub of innovation in Edmonton. You bring an open mind and a desire to participate in building a better future.
You can get 20% off your registration by filling out the Scorecard Assessment, before registering. This will give us a baseline pulse check of the community to bounce off for the event by measuring the collective responses against the 6 Rainforest Pillars.
Learn more about the Scorecard and its Importance
Why is This Event Different?
We are not government-funded, we are not institutional, we are not bureaucratic. We are entrepreneur-led and focused.
This isn’t like other ‘initiatives’; this is doers looking to help other doers.
This event isn’t a community engagement session. It’s action-oriented and builds off existing reports from the community.
We are doing this because we see the potential in Edmonton to support those who think differently. We understand that now is the time for Alberta to embrace the knowledge-based economy and make progress towards diversification, and we aren’t willing to sit on the sidelines and wait for this to happen on its own.
What IS Rainforest Alberta?
Rainforest Alberta is an entrepreneur-led grassroots initiative that is working to support Alberta’s transition from a resource-based economy to one which embraces innovation. We aim to be an inclusive place where all the ingredients can assemble to work collectively towards this common goal. We contribute to the community by actively working to remove the transactional barriers that stifle innovation and building a community that trusts and encourages each other.
Even with talent, capital, and business-friendly policies, a community may still fail as a place for innovation. Intentionally building an innovation ecosystem is vital to connecting and building upon those basic ingredients.
We use the principles of The Rainforest: The Secret to Building the Next Silicon Valley book by Victor Hwang and Greg Horowitt to help us evaluate, influence and improve the Alberta innovation economy. We’ve localized their scorecard into a measurement tool that helps us assess the quality of Edmonton’s ecosystem. We have set a goal of improving the scores in both Calgary and Edmonton to 800/1000 by 2020. Currently, we only rank 643 on that scorecard. We need to do better.
Learn more about Rainforest Alberta – yeg
We look forward to meeting you at the event and changing the Albertan innovation system, together! We’ll give you 20% off your registration to say thank you for filling out the Scorecard Assessment (the discount code is on the last page).
Learn more about the Scorecard and its Importance

Edmonton Connector
2019-11-26 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | Polar Park Brewing, 10416-80 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
We are doing something special for the November Rainforest Connector – as it will be held on the last Tuesday of the month, and will be a post-summit event.
November Rainforest Connector – Tuesday, November 26 5-6:30PM Post-Summit Session at Polar Park
Everyone Welcome!
Rainforest Alberta – Connector is an informal get-together for Edmonton entrepreneurs at all stages (from ideation to exiting), small business owners, possible employees, and ecosystem champions looking to encourage and promote collisions between people and create connections that will help drive the success of entrepreneurs in Alberta’s innovation system.
Join us to meet like-minded people, celebrate successes and learn from failures, and build a community that supports and promotes entrepreneurship across the Province.
While in the room, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract.
Agenda:

5:30 PM Check-In
5:50 PM Welcome & Introduction of the Rainforest
6:00 PM Discussion/Networking
7:00 PM End

You should come prepared to discuss who you are, what interested you in the Rainforest, what you are working on, and how you can help others in the room.
Learn more about Rainforest Edmonton Events

RainForest LWOL YYC Calgary
2019-11-27 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | School of Archtecture, Planning, and Landscaping – City Building Design Lab, 616 Macleod Trail SE #Suite 1100,, Calgary,, Alberta, T2G 2M2, Canada
Curious what’s happening in the tech industry in Calgary?
Join us at Lunch Without Lunch to hear about the players, events and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community, open to people from any age, wage, or stage of company.
Rainforest Alberta is movement, building community in the tech and innovation ecosystem in the province through opening conversations around culture, leadership, and other focus areas.
General Agenda:
11:45-12:00 Networking
12:00-12:15 Welcome & Rainforest Announcements
12:15-12:45 Introductions from new community members
12:45-12:50 News & annoucements from the ecosystem , Community conversations.
We believe Alberta is primed to be a global destination for growing your tech venture right in this province. Come to a meeting to find out why, or for more information, visit www.rainforestab.ca
Date and Time

Wed, November 27, 2019
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM MST
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Location

School of Archtecture, Planning, and Landscaping – City Building Design Lab
616 Macleod Trail SE
#Suite 1100
Calgary, AB T2G 2M2
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RainForest Power Hour YYC Calgary
2019-12-03 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Calgary Public Library, 800 3 Street Southeast, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0E7, Canada
Power Hour is Rainforest’s ambitious goal to connect people with solutions to their problems. Working in small groups with other innovative individuals from the ecosystem you’ll be able to both get and give free help in this connected and safe envionment.
Building a culture of trust while inspiring leadership and role models among everyone, Rainforest is a community driven movement growing the tech and innovation economy in Alberta.
Agenda:
5:00-5:15 Rainforest welcome and announcements
5:15-6:00 Small group problem solving
Learn more about Rainforest at rainforestab.ca
Date and Time

Tue, December 3, 2019
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM MST
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Location

Calgary Public Library
800 3 Street Southeast
Calgary, AB T2G 0E7
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RainForest LWOL YYC Calgary
2019-12-04 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | School of Archtecture, Planning, and Landscaping – City Building Design Lab, 616 Macleod Trail SE #Suite 1100,, Calgary,, Alberta, T2G 2M2, Canada
Curious what’s happening in the tech industry in Calgary?
Join us at Lunch Without Lunch to hear about the players, events and news that are making our innovation ecosystem thrive. This weekly meeting is a regular check on the pulse of the community, open to people from any age, wage, or stage of company.
Rainforest Alberta is movement, building community in the tech and innovation ecosystem in the province through opening conversations around culture, leadership, and other focus areas.
General Agenda:
11:45-12:00 Networking
12:00-12:15 Welcome & Rainforest Announcements
12:15-12:45 Introductions from new community members
12:45-12:50 News & annoucements from the ecosystem , Community conversations.
We believe Alberta is primed to be a global destination for growing your tech venture right in this province. Come to a meeting to find out why, or for more information, visit www.rainforestab.ca
Date and Time

Wed, December 4, 2019
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM MST
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Location

School of Archtecture, Planning, and Landscaping – City Building Design Lab
616 Macleod Trail SE
#Suite 1100
Calgary, AB T2G 2M2
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Edmonton Innovation Ecosystem Community (EIEC) December Meeting
2019-12-05 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Edmonton) | JW Marriott Hotel, 10344 102 St NW,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0K9, Canada
Description

The Edmonton Innovation Ecosystem Community (EIEC) is working to expand the breadth and depth of the entrepreneur community in our city. Join us as we work together to improve access to mentors, increase connections with talent and attract investors to Edmonton.
Agenda

Welcome
YEG Innovation Compass Action Plan
ERIN Update by Co-Chairs: Barbara McKenzie, Business Link & Zack Storms, Startup TnT
EACOS Update
Speaker TBD
Community Announcements
Holiday Toast
Networking

TNT Christmas Party
2019-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Polar Park Brewing, 10416-80 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Cash Dec 19th – TNT Christmas Party. Find your favorite sweater, bring some cookies, and ring in the holiday cheer in our last big bash of the year. Zach Storms and entrepreneurs, startups and investors gather to share stories, food and beer.

RainForest Connector YEG
2019-12-10 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Polar Park Brewing, 10416-80 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
We are doing something special for the November Rainforest Connector – as it will be held on the last Tuesday of the month, and will be a post-summit event.
Everyone Welcome!
Rainforest Alberta – Connector is an informal get-together for Edmonton entrepreneurs at all stages (from ideation to exiting), small business owners, possible employees, and ecosystem champions looking to encourage and promote collisions between people and create connections that will help drive the success of entrepreneurs in Alberta’s innovation system.
Join us to meet like-minded people, celebrate successes and learn from failures, and build a community that supports and promotes entrepreneurship across the Province.
While in the room, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract.
Agenda:

5:30 PM Check-In
5:50 PM Welcome & Introduction of the Rainforest
6:00 PM Discussion/Networking
7:00 PM End

You should come prepared to discuss who you are, what interested you in the Rainforest, what you are working on, and how you can help others in the room.
Learn more about Rainforest Edmonton Events

BioEnterprise Event with IBM - Build, Scale, Win Webinar
2019-12-11 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Edmonton) | Webinar, Canada
$120,000 in free IBM Cloud Credits, Startup with IBM Program and how it aligns with BioEnterprise programming.
Webinar with Lee Bowie, Technology Evangelist, IBM Canada, and John Kelly CIO, BioEnterprise.
Date: December 11, 1:30 PM ESTBio
RSVP to Jessica Bowes@bioenterprise.ca

Uli Calgary Holiday mixer
2019-12-12 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Ranchman’s Club, 710 13th Avenue S.w., Calgary, Canada
ULI Alberta Calgary 2019 Holiday Mixer

WHEN

Thursday, December 12, 2019
5:30pm – 8:00pm MSTAdd to calendar

WHERE
The Ranchmen’s ClubWill open in a new window710 13th Avenue S.w.Calgary, AB T2R 0K9CANADA

We will be celebrating our incredible departing District Council volunteers who have worked tirelessly going above-and-beyond to put together spectacular ULI events in Alberta in previous years. Please join us for ULI Alberta’s Holiday Mixer and volunteer thank you on December 12, 2019 at the exclusive Ranchmen’s Club. Enjoy a drink and canapes as we celebrate the holiday season.

PRICING
MEMBERS
NON-MEMBERS

Private
CA$35.00
CA$45.00

Public/Academic/Nonprofit
CA$35.00
CA$45.00

Student
CA$25.00
CA$35.00

Under Age 35
CA$25.00
CA$35.00

Dress Code: Business Casual – please note that no jeans are permitted at the Ranchmen’s Club

Online registration is available through December 12, 2019

REGISTER
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TNT Networking
2019-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Polar Park Brewing, 10416-80 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Legal TNT with Parlee McLaws. Come talk Incorporation, shareholders agreements, vesting schedules, and so much more with real lawyers!

RainForest Power Hour YYC Calgary
2019-12-17 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Platform Beta, Main Level, 429 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0L7, Canada
Power Hour is Rainforest’s ambitious goal to connect people with solutions to their problems. Working in small groups with other innovative individuals from the ecosystem you’ll be able to both get and give free help in this connected and safe envionment.
Building a culture of trust while inspiring leadership and role models among everyone, Rainforest is a community driven movement growing the tech and innovation economy in Alberta.
Agenda:
5:00-5:15 Rainforest welcome and announcements
5:15-6:00 Small group problem solving
Learn more about Rainforest at rainforestab.ca
Date and Time

Tue, December 17, 2019
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM MST
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Location

Platform Beta, Main Level
429 8 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0L7
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