RainForest LWOL #1 October 2018
2018-10-02 11:30 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | Enterprise Centre 2-520A, 10230 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4P6, Canada
Ashley Janssen is a local entrepreneur, writer, and community advocate. She is co-founder and CEO of Code and Effect (codeandeffect.com), a software company that develops web-based business and consulting tools, and co-founder of Tadum (tadum.app) the real-time agenda app to plan, run, and document recurring meetings. She has been an entrepreneur for over 10 years and specializes in strategic planning, operations consulting, and business development. Her superpower is bringing structure to chaos which she shares through one-on-one consulting, her blog (ashleyjanssen.com) and public speaking. She is vice-chair of the Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS) board of directors, entrepreneur representative for the University of Alberta Venture Mentoring Service board of advisors, and volunteers as a mentor for several other community organizations. She was also awarded Avenue Magazines Top 40 Under 40 in 2017.

Money Talks - Crowdfunding 101
2018-10-02 12:00 - 14:00 | NAIT Mawji Centre, CAT Building, CAT309A - Third floor of the Centre for Applied Technology, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 2R1, Canada
Stephen Baker from ATB Financial will share insights on Crowdfunding

Edmonton Data Science Meetup
2018-10-03 18:30 - 21:30 | Startup Edmonton HQ, 301, 10359 - 104 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Edmonton Data Science meetup is a place to learn about data science and network with fellow Data Scientists. The presentations for the upcoming meetup include:• “City of Edmonton – Open Data Visualizations” — Mikel Otis (Self Learning Data Scientist)• “Lottery & Data Science” — Terry ZhengPizza will be provided before presentations and after presentations we will head to a pub for networking!The meetup is sponsored by ATB AI Lab(https://ai.atb.com/) and AltaML (http://altaml.com/).———-Edmonton Data Science (EDS) meetups are a platform for data science enthusiasts and professionals to:• learn about big data techniques and tools• discuss best practices in big data and data science• promote big data and data science among university students and the local tech community• learn about practical applications of data science methods• learn about companies that use data science as the foundation of their business processesWe are passionate about data science and big data. We hope to create a vibrant data science community that is engaged in sharing and learning different topics in the field.In these meetups, we intend to a) share best practices and knowledge of data science-based startups and corporations with university students, b) introduce research works on big data and data science to the local tech community. We aim to connect the students to companies and make them more aware of our vibrant local tech community. We also invite professors and researchers to present their work on data mining and machine learning methods to the professional community. Each meetup will include a presentation introducing a company who is using data science techniques, and two presentations about big data, data science and machine learning techniques.Ala

How Will Cannabis Legalization affect the Workplace?
2018-10-04 07:30 - 10:30 | Fantasy Land Hotel, 17700-87 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5T 4V4, Canada
Recreational cannabis will become legal in Canada on October 17, 2018.
Join Grant Thornton LLP and MLT Aikins LLP on Thursday, October 4 to gain insights and understand the significant impact of legalizing adult-use cannabis in the workplace. This will be an important discussion to deepen your knowledge, and advise of the ramifications surrounding cannabis legalization to ensure your organization takes a proactive approach to avoid risk and ensure employee engagement.
Two industry specialists, Mitchell Osak, Managing Director, Strategic Advisory Services of Grant Thornton, and Labour and Employment Lawyer, Walter Pavlic, Partner of MLT Aikins will provide up to date market insights, workplace watch-outs, and facilitate discussion.

Make It Happen YEG
2018-10-04 16:00 - 19:00 | ATB Centre for the Arts, 9804 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
A student-centric gathering of individuals in the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation. This is the first jointly hosted event by post-secondary institutions in Edmonton to foster connections and collaborations between students going beyond the classroom. Leading into Startup Week, this mixer serves as a catalyst for cross-institutional connectivity between student makers and builders. Enjoy some food, share your ideas and challenges with other students and entrepreneurs, and learn from some of Edmonton’s startup community talent.at 9804 Jasper Avenue

Ain't no Plan like a Business Plan
2018-10-05 08:00 - 13:00 | NAIT Mawji Centre, CAT Building, CAT309A - Third floor of the Centre for Applied Technology, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 2R1, Canada
A well written business plan helps explain to others what you are doing, and clarifies the business opportunity in your mind. The act of writing down what you want to do, and how you intend to do it, is a key starting point to achieving your business goals.

Describe what you do and why it can become a business
Outline your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT)

Forecast cash flow to check the business model works
Identify the best channel to market
Develop a targeted marketing plan

Join us in CAT 309D for this informative session presented by RBC

Being an Entrepreneur with Entrepreneur-in-Residence Brad Smoliak
2018-10-09 14:00 - 15:00 | NAIT Shaw Theatre X107 (accross from Bookstore)
Chef Brad Smoliak’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Brad Smoliak owns KITCHEN, a culinary studio in downtown Edmonton. We fell in love with his fun-loving and giving nature. Brad will join us as Entrepreneur-in-Residence this year. In this session he will discuss his entrepreneurial journey openly and honestly. After this introduction session Brad will be available on a bi-weekly basis (you must book in advance) as a coach for our student entrepreneurs.
Shaw Theatre (X107), 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Franchising - Building, Growing, Selling with Jay Downton
2018-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 | NAIT Mawji Centre, CAT Building, CAT309A - Third floor of the Centre for Applied Technology, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 2R1, Canada
Jay graduated from NAIT with a specialization in finance. In this session he will openly talk about his experience building, growing and selling Oodle Noodle Franchises. What are the challenges and lessons learned? How to scale.
This session will be hosted in DOW (CAT 191)

AMii Meetup
2018-10-10 17:30 - 19:30 | University of Alberta Campus Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS), Room L2-190, 11455 Saskatchewan Drive (East of 116 Street), Edmonton, AB, Canada
Amii’s monthly meetup brings together the brightest minds in Edmonton’s AI community.
Discuss the latest topics in AI and machine learning, learn about the latest tools and techniques in machine learning, discover how companies are using AI to drive value, and network with thought leaders from Amii, local AI companies, service providers, and corporate labs.
Join us for Amii’s monthly AI Meetup and be a part of building Edmonton’s growing AI community!

High Level Line YEG AGM 2018
2018-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | University of Alberta Education Building, 11210 87 Ave Room ED 177, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G5, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G5, Canada
Join the High Level Line team for the first Annual General Meeting.

11210 87 Ave Room ED 177, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G5
All High Level Line Society members welcome.
Not yet a member? Sign up here:
https://www.highlevelline.com/membership112

DBA 2018 Fall Luncheon- Bring on the Heat!
2018-10-11 11:30 - 13:30 | The Westin Edmonton, 10135 100 Street Northwest, Edmodnton, Alberta, T5J 0N7, Canada
Downtown Edmonton will be the place to be in November as the 2018 Grey Cup Festival heats up the Heart of our City!
Running from November 21st to the 25th, the Festival boasts more than 50 attractions including the Capital Power Zipline, the EPCOR Street Ski, a 60-foot Bungee Jump, a Family Festival, and the Grey Cup Parade!
The Grey Cup Festival will be the biggest party of the year and we invite you to get a sneak peak of all the fun and excitement at our Annual Fall Luncheon.
Join us for a delicious meal, engaging guest speakers, and a few laughs. Mingle with Edmonton Eskimo Alumni, or take a selfie with the Grey Cup! You might even win a fabulous draw prize including our Grand Prize, a trip for two to Maui via Westjet courtesy of EIA.
Doors open at 11:30
Program begins at noon

NAIT OPEN HOUSE OCT 12th & 13th
2018-10-12 09:00 - 15:00, 2018-10-13 10:00 - 15:00 | NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada
Open House

You’re invited to join us at the 2018 NAIT Open House on Friday, October 12th, and Saturday, October 13th, at our Main Campus. From interactive displays to demonstrations and fun activities, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this exciting event that’s guaranteed to entertain and inspire! Please note, we are accepting food donations for our NAITSA Food Centre.
RSVP for your chance to win 1 of 3 prepaid MasterCards
Open House Times:

October 12: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
October 13: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Students, parents, families and schools will get a chance to:

experience the hands-on learning environment that gives NAIT students the edge
tour our state-of-the art facilities including our new Centre for Applied Technology which has 45 labs and advanced simulation environments
talk to students and faculty for a personal perspective
interact with more than 100 exhibits and displays showcasing NAIT’s program and services
enjoy various fun activities including “Beyond the Booth” and a radio DJ and street team

We will be continuing to update this page as more information becomes available so please check back again closer to Open House.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact us.

Cyber Security- Save Your Bacon - Breakfast with Microsoft
2018-10-16 07:30 - 09:30 | World Trade Centre, 600, 9990 - Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1P7, Canada
Three out of four small businesses in Canada feel terribly exposed to cyber business threats. Are you one of them? Where do you stand on business security?
Join Microsoft’s new Business Self-Defense boot camp during BDC Small Business Week™. Interactive, engaging and enlightening! Learn cost-effective strategies designed to help a business like yours protect its data and files from internal and external business threats. Don’t be a victim of cybercrimes—defend your business from being ransomed. Space is limited, register now.
About Session Speaker

Gui Carvalhal, National Partner Development Director at Microsoft Canada
Recognized by fellow team members, industry peers and channel partners as a trusted business advisor, Gui Carvalhal, the National Partner Development Director at Microsoft Canada, leverages his international and Canadian work experiences and 14 years with the company, to help small and medium-sized businesses across Canada transform digitally the way they do business.

As one of Microsoft’s executive leaders, Gui adds enormous value to the organization, contributing the many talents and experiences he gained abroad in forging strong relationships with influential partners across the Canadian business spectrum. Among his many contributions, Gui specializes in developing business strategies, identifying gaps and creating opportunities for digital transformations.
His balanced mix of technology, cloud solutions, and business acumen delivers a differentiated value proposition to customers and partners every day.
With a proven scorecard performance, Gui received the Microsoft Founders award and the Circle of Excellence Platinum award in 2017 for leading the Scale Partners SMB Channel to success in Canada. Best described as an influential evangelist and strategic thinker, he possesses a strong affinity for identifying fundamental challenges, which he skillfully transforms into future-proofing business strategies for Canadian business owners.
Tickets

Chamber member: $15
General admission: $25
Attend all BDC Small Business Week™ events with the Chamber member all-access pass*: $89
*Limited quantities available; excludes Creative Connections: Paint Night
Chamber member exclusive ticket pre-sale will run until Thursday, September 6 at noon.
Ticket price includes continental breakfast (yes, there will be bacon!).er member: $15

Marketing Matters - Social Media for Business
2018-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | NAIT Mawji Centre, CAT Building, CAT309A - Third floor of the Centre for Applied Technology, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 2R1, Canada
Alex Carnio is the Owner and Lead Consultant of Simplified Social. She started Simplified Social off the side of her desk in 2015 when she was at a job that focused on entrepreneurs, providing them with the tools needed to be successful in business. She found that working with entrepreneurs every day was contagious and it sparked something in her that she didn’t know she had – the desire to be an entrepreneur.
Alex has trained over 1500 entrepreneurs on everything from business planning to marketing to full-on social media. In this time she has realized that social media is still a struggle for so many business owners, but not for lack of trying! The problem is that as a business owner, you have other things to worry about.
CAT 309D, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
