Let's Start Your Business Plan
2020-01-13 08:00 - 2020-01-15 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, 10310 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 2W4, Edmonton, Canada
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Let’s Start Your Business Plan – Workshop Series
If you have a specific business idea, or you’ve been in business for a few years but have never written a business plan, this series is for you. These sessions introduce you to the essential components of a good business plan. Each session will help you move forward in your business with confidence starting with learning how to conduct informative market research for your business, outlining a basic marketing strategy to reach your best customer, and exploring how to create financial plans that will support business viability.
The registration includes all 3 sessions for $69.
Session 1: Let’s Start Market Research for your Business Plan
Presented in partnership with “Business Link,” the market research session will teach you about primary and secondary research, and help you understand why this information is vital for your business concept and business plan as a whole. We will navigate through multiple resources and work on activities that will aim to help you collect relevant information about your customers, competitors and industry.
Session 2: Let’s Start Your Marketing Plan
You have done your research and know who your ideal customer is, have insight into your competition and have analyzed your industry. You are ready to start planning out a marketing strategy for your business! In this session, we will get you started on developing a basic outline of your marketing strategy. From creating your elevator pitch communication describing your business concept to potential customers, to understanding how to select effective marketing activities to reach your customer, this session will help you begin setting up a solid marketing plan.
Session 3: Let’s Start Your Financial Plan
Creating financial forecasts for your business can be a daunting task to accomplish on your own. This session will help you understand the basics of completing a financial plan focused on your projected cash flow statements, and also outlining basics of your income statement and balance sheet. We will also cover some considerations to make when setting prices for your products, revenue forecasting methods and ratio analysis of your projected statements.
Location

AWE Edmonton Office
#301, 10310 Jasper Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 1Y7
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See it, Achieve it --> A Path to your Vision
2020-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada
Description

Successful entrepreneurs and Intrapreneurs are outcome-driven, mission-driven, dedicated, service-oriented, possessing extraordinary skills. Each of these traits are openly rewarded and supported in members of the military.
Everyone knows that members of the Canadian Special Forces unit are the top-shelf, crème de la crème. They are hand-picked people trained to serve in this Avant Garde unit. Justin Yaassoub served in Canada’s special forces from 2012 – 2017. In this session Justin will share his experiences. He will focus on leadership lessons from the Special Forces community and how they can transfer to your day to day life. Justin Yaassoub will discuss what Warrior leadership is and bring it all together under the necessary attributes that a leader must possess – Empathy, Courage, and Self Sacrifice.
Justin is a lifelong student of leadership who is fascinated with the notion of what makes people respond and react to other human ideas, suggestions, and commands. He is the director of All-Around Consulting – providing leadership and team development guidance to small businesses and emerging leaders.
Having an entrepreneurial mindset, creativity and drive does not equate to success. To be successful, entrepreneurs must also be strong leaders. The Mawji Centre is committed to building exceptionally strong leaders and allowing them the opportunity to develop their skills and excel.
You will NOT want to miss this talk!
This event will be hosted in Dow Theatre, CAT 191
Location

NAIT CAT Building, CAT 191
10304-10524 117A Avenue Northwest
Edmonton, AB T5G
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Aspiring Social Entrepreneur Series Session 1 - Blender Canvas Model
2020-01-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | RoundHouse MacEwan University, 11110 104Ave, Edmontnon, Alberta, Canada
Learn about the Blender Canvas from the Trico Foundation to better understand entrepreneurial aspects in any social enterprise.

About this Event

Presented by Brittni Kerluke (Trico Foundation)
Join us for this live webinar at Roundhouse. This session introduces Trico Foundation’s understanding of social entrepreneurship based on our learning from working in this space both provincially through our capacity building programs and through our national Social EnterPrize award. This session also features our Blender Canvas, a diagnostic tool to better understand how the social and entrepreneurial aspects in any social enterprise model interact and the challenges, or opportunities, ahead for that social enterprise.
Date and Time

Wed, 15 January 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST

YEG AI/ML Business Meetup - Meetup #7
2020-01-16 07:30 - 09:00 (America/Edmonton) | Startup Edmonton HQ, 301, 10359 - 104 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada
The Edmonton AI/ML Business Meetup #7 will be held on Thursday, January 16th.
We are pleased to announce that our presenters will be:
Mr. Sean Feehan
Director of Product Development & Business Intelligence
Drivewyze
and
Mr. Dwayne Kushniruk
CEO
OneSoft Solutions Inc.
This will be a fantastic session featuring two of Edmonton’s leading technology companies.
Breakfast (sponsored by AltaML) will be available starting at 7:30 am with the formal program beginning at 8:00 am and ending promptly at 9:00 am.
The event is held at the Startup Edmonton space in the Mercer Building (104 Street & 104 Avenue). We look forward to seeing you there.CanadCcdmdStar

Being an Entrepreneur--> The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
2020-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada
Event description

Description

Craig Elias, Entrepreneur-in-Residence for Bow Valley College, will lead us through a candid discussion with a panel of Edmonton entrepreneurs. We will get personal with the good, the bad and the ugly.
“Accept that you may fail, but instead of wallowing, learn from your missteps.Some entrepreneurs go through several failed startups before finding their golden ticket. It requires a degree of humility to accept education and insight from your mistakes, so check your ego at the door….Being an entrepreneur can be tough, but the rewards are tremendous. People can tell you how good it feels to see your business win and thrive, but until you see it happen, it’s hard to really comprehend the sheer joy and satisfaction.” Excerpts from The Startup Medium Tips.
Listing of panelist to be updated.
This session will be hosted in CAT 191.
Location

NAIT CAT Building, CAT 191
10304-10524 117A Avenue Northwest
Edmonton, AB T5G
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Global Chamber YEG Event
2020-01-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | Business Link, 10150 100 St NW #500,, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0P6, Canada
Join the first Global Chamber YEG event:
January 21, 2020 at 5 pm.B
We’re holding an exclusive event as an introduction to Global Chamber®, a powerful international network that extends your reach into nearly every global business network.
Now more than ever, it’s critical that Alberta companies build export opportunities and connections with the world. Over 80% of the world’s business is outside Canada and the U.S.
Attend and learn more about Global Chamber® and our growing presence in 525 metros areas… everywhere! Our founder and CEO, Doug Bruhnke will be joining us via zoom to share more on the reach and power of our network.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
5 PM – 7 PM
5:00 – 5:30 Networking
5:30 – 5:45 Introduction to Global Chamber
5:45 – 6:00 – Doug Brunhke, CEO
6:00 – 7:00 Networking
Business Link Office
500, 10150 – 100 St. Edmonton, AB
Barbara Engelbart McKenzie is the Executive Director for Global Chamber® Edmonton. In Alberta, Global Chamber® Calgary just celebrated their one year anniversary with 30 active members and growing. Contact Barbara at YEG@globalchamber.org to learn more about activities in Alberta and Edmonton.
Members of Global Chamber® Edmonton gain access to millions of customers, partners and trusted connections in Canada and in 525 metropolitan areas around the world to grow their business. We help companies export, import, invest and be more successful. Global Chamber® is dedicated to helping members reach global markets.

RainForest - LWOL YYC - Building and Strengthening Your Network
2020-01-22 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Working Nicer Calgary Red Mile, 1550 5th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 1K3, Canada
Panel Discussion: Building and Strengthening Your Network
With Guests
Tracy Guillet of Quiet Pathways https://quietpathways.com/
Tony Esteves of Talk2MorePeople http://talk2morepeople.com/
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.
Agenda:
11:45-12:00 Open connector time
12:00-12:10 Welcome & Rainforest Announcements
12:10-12:20 Introductions from new community members
12:20-12:35 Introduction of three LIBI fund participants
12:35-1:00 Panel Discussion

TNT Pitch Night 1
2020-01-23 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Polar Park Brewing, 10416-80 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Jan 23rd – Pitch Night I – Come support applicants to the TNT Investment Summit as they give their first 3 minute pitch to the investment team. Pitches will be upstairs from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

DemoCamp 48
2020-01-23 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Univeristy of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
DemoCamp brings together developers, creatives, entrepreneurs and investors to share what they’ve been working on and to find others in the community interested in similar topics. For presenters, it’s a great way to get feedback on what you’re building from peers and the community, all in an informal setting. Started back in 2008, DemoCamp Edmonton has steadily grown into one of the largest in the country, with over 200 people attending each event.
The rules for DemoCamp are simple: 7 minutes to demo real, working products, followed by a few minutes for questions, and no slides allowed.
Time: 6:30 pm doors open, 6:45 pm program starts
Location: CCIS 1-140 – University of Alberta
Drinks and networking to follow at RATT (Room At The Top) – 7th floor, Students Union Building
Interested in applying to demo? Fill out the application form here: http://www.startupedmonton.com/democamp/

Edmonton Chamber Ball
2020-01-25 17:00 - 23:30 (America/Edmonton) | Edmonton Convention Centre
Date and Time
Saturday Jan 25, 2020
5:00 PM – 12:00 AM MST

Location
Edmonton Convention Centre
HALL D
9797 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9
9797 Jasper Avenue Edmonton AB T5J 1N9

Fees/Admission
Tickets:
Member: $285
General Admission: $310
Over 75% Sold. Get yours now before the event sells out!
This event has limited seating and will sell out.
*Tables of Ten are Available
Are you a current member but have yet to login to ChamberMaster?
Not to worry! Simply verify your email here (using the email currently on file with Edmonton Chamber), and you will be sent your login details to the email provided. From here, you can start updating your profile and building your connections!
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our membership team at membership@edmontonchamber.com

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Description
Raise your glass and join Edmonton’s business leaders at the 2020 Chamber Ball, presented by ALCANNA. It will be a grand celebration of fine dining, exceptional live entertainment, and unparalleled networking. As the premiere black-tie event for Edmonton?s business community, it’s a night you won’t want to miss.
Event Details
On January 25, hosted at the Edmonton Convention Centre, the 2020 Chamber Ball is your chance to connect and celebrate with members of our vibrant business community. This year, the Ball will move to Hall D to inspire more networking. With the main program complimented by the first course of dinner, it will be a night full of opportunities to entertain and celebrate with fellow guests.
During the celebrations, we will pay tribute to our outgoing Board Chair, Dawn Harsch, President & CEO of ExquisiCare Senior Living and Care at Home, and our incoming Chair Bryan DeNeve, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Capital Power.
We will also honour The FATH Group with the 2020 Northern Light Award of Distinction. The FATH Group has built a reputation as an integral member of Edmonton’s construction industry, a dedicated community partner, and an outstanding business leader.
Entertainment: Tyler Shaw & Famous Players Band
Bring your dancing shoes – 2019 JUNO Award nominee and multi-platinum artist Tyler Shaw will take the stage at Chamber Ball, followed by The Famous Players, an exciting 12-piece multi-instrumental band that will keep the party going until late.
Your ticket includes

A welcome cocktail upon arrival
Main foyer networking in the Alberta Blue Cross lounge
A feature bar with flair bartenders
Four-course culinary experience (vegetarian option available)
A complimentary bottle of red and white wine at each table
Live Canadian entertainment and dance, featuring:

Tyler Shaw, Top 40 Canadian artist
Famous Players Band, a full twelve-piece cover band playing classic/favourite hits

*Coat and boot check will be available. For the nearest Edmonton Convention Centre parking locations, please see here.
Thank you for your support. Your ticket helps continue enhance the Edmonton business community through our efforts in advocacy, outreach and education.
Interested in sponsoring the 2020 Chamber Ball? Contact Nicole Ralph at nralph@edmontonchamber.com for current opportunities.

Understand Bitcoin Fundamentals, & Foundations of What Blockchain Can & Can’t Do
2020-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | ATB Entrepreneur Centre YEG, 4234 Calgary Trail NW,, Edmonton, Alberta, T6J 6Y8, Canada
Bitcoin is a complex and confusing topic, which calls into question the very idea of what money is and how it functions. If you are curious about Bitcoin and blockchain technology but have been too intimidated to dive in because of the excessive amount of information available, this presentation is for you. Build a foundational knowledge of the problems that Bitcoin does (and doesn’t) solve, and arm yourself with a healthy skeptical mind to avoid falling prey to the pitfalls of blockchain hype and buzzwords.
About the Speaker:
Ben Perrin is host of the BTC Sessions – Canada’s most popular educational YouTube channel on Bitcoin. Since 2016 Ben has amassed a following of 30,000 subscribers and over 2.5 million views across all his content. He has been featured locally on CTV and Global, as well as numerous industry podcasts/publications like Crush The Street, Bloxlive TV and more. When he’s not creating content for his YouTube channel, or hosting educational workshops like this, Ben spends his time working as marketing director for Canada’s Bitcoin company –
Bull Bitcoin.

Edmonton Innovation Ecosystem Community Meeting (EIEC)
2020-01-28 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Edmonton) | Sutton Place Hotel, 10235 - 101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3E9, Canada
he 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, Cheryll Watson
EACOS Update, Ashlyn Bernier, Sean Feehan
ERIN Update, Zack Storms, Barbara McKenzie
YEG Innovation Compass Update, Chris Henderson
Edmonton Global Presentation, Lynette Tremblay
City Council Greetings, Councillor Sarah Hamilton
Community Announcements & Ticket Draw
Networking

Attendance is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required.

Alberta's Industrial Heartland Annual Stakeholder Event
2020-01-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | ECA Edmonton Construction Association, ECA Learning Center: 10215 - 176 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1M1, Canada
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association will hold its Annual Stakeholder Event on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
This full-day networking conference offers attendees an opportunity to engage with industry experts and elected officials. The program is designed to highlight activity in the Industrial Heartland region, to offer policy-related insights on topics important to our industry, and to provide information on opportunities for investment.
With an expected 1,000 attendees and a world-class line up of speakers, including keynote speaker The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, PC, the event delivers industry insight and sector expertise in a comprehensive, comfortable format. Our Annual Stakeholder Event sells out every year and boasts attendance from some of the world’s largest industry players.
ANNUAL STAKEHOLDER EVENT
The 2020 AIHA Annual Stakeholder Event is bigger and better than ever!
This year’s event features updates on emerging high-profile projects in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, discussions on the economic impact of the current political landscape, and an insightful keynote presentation by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C.
The full-day event takes place at the Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D, Thursday, January 30, 2020, 8 am – 4:45 pm and includes a full breakfast and lunch.
Who Attends Our Event

Federal, provincial and municipal elected officials
Industry experts and company CEOs
Senior staff from government and industry, including AB Economic Development and Trade, Municipal Affairs, Energy, Infrastructure, Transportation, and Environment and Parks
Representatives from industry partners, like Northeast Capital Industrial Association, Strathcona Industrial Association, and Leduc/Nisku Economic Development Association
Associated industry partners, like Chemical Industry Association of Canada, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, and the Canadian Heavy Oil Association
Individuals, associations and consulting firms invested in the Industrial Heartland

About AIHA
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is one of the world’s most attractive locations for chemical, petrochemical, oil, and gas investment. It is also Canada’s largest hydrocarbon processing region. The region’s 40+ companies, several being world scale, provide fuels, fertilizers, power, petrochemicals and more to provincial and global consumers.
Please visit our website https://industrialheartland.com/ for more info.
2020 AIHA Annual Stakeholders Event
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2020
Time: 8 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Location: Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D
Cost: $195.00A
*Please ensure all registrations are updated with the appropriate names by January 15, 2020. Name tags will be printed as entered.
*Kindly note that table locations will not be guaranteed

TNT Pitch Night 2
2020-01-30 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Polar Park Brewing, 10416-80 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Jan 30th – Pitch Night II – Come support applicants to the TNT Investment Summit as they give their first 3 minute pitch to the investment team. Pitches will be upstairs from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

Let's Get Social
2020-02-12 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Edmonton) | NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada
Description

This session will begin with a 30 minute discussion on Social Media for Business. Join Kimberly Allison (Marketing RX) and Jay Downton (Oilersnation, Oodle Noodle, Little Brick) for a fireside chat on the ins and outs of using social media to grow and engage your client base. We will then spend the remaining time networking with local Edmonton entrepreneurs and making invaluable connections.
This session will be hosted in CAT 191.
Location

NAIT CAT Building CAT 191 (Dow Theatre)
10304-10524 117A Avenue Northwest
Edmonton, AB T5G
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