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Taste of Edmonton Festival
2019-07-18 11:00 - 2019-07-27 23:00 (America/Edmonton) | Capital Plaza, 99th Avenue & 108 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
35 YEARS OF TASTE OF EDMONTON
35 years and RETURNING TO CAPITAL PLAZA (99 AVE & 108 ST)
Taste of Edmonton is better than ever! Come sample more than 80 different dishes from cuisines around the world!
A selection of Edmonton’s best, newest, hippest, and classic favorite restaurants will be represented along with almost a dozen food trucks.
We’ve expanded the licenced area for 2019!
92 Food Samples, and 30 Canadian Artists

Level Up: Creating a Culture Of Innovation: Uber: Webcast
2019-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) throughout July and August – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer!
We will have ultra cool speakers from Uber, Pogo, Drivewyze and many more, plus fun days like pop up office hours, peer sessions, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions!

July 17: Creating a Culture Of Innovation Webcast
With Ralph Sadowski from Uber. Learn about culture building from the perspective of one of the most capitalized startups in the world.
Work Nicer Coworking | Beaver House
10160 103 Street Northwest
Edmonton
AB
T5J 0X6

Level Up: Creating Culture of Innovation with Uber
2019-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Working Nicer Calgary Red Mile, 1550 5th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 1K3, Canada
Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) MST from June 19th to August 27th – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer!
We will have ultra cool speakers from Uber, Xero, Car2Go and many more, plus fun days like pop-up office hours, peer sessions, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions!
July 17: Creating a Culture of Innovation with Uber
Work Nicer Coworking | Red Mile
1550 5 Street Southwest
Calgary
AB
T2R 1K3

RainForest LWOL - Networking
2019-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Amber Cafe, 10166 114 st NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Join us every Wednesday to meet other entrepreneurs (both emerging and experienced), investors, researchers, students, and a broad range of ecosystem helpers at this informal gathering of individuals who want help diversify the Alberta economy by supporting innovators like you.
Whether you are new to the innovation ecosystem, are confused about all the services and entrepreneurial supports available, or have it all figured out – you should attend this gathering.
While in the room, we practice the values expressed in the Rainforest Social Contract.
Agenda:

11:45 Check In
12:00 Welcome
12:10 Who is in the Room?
12:25 Entrepreneur Roundtables and Sharing Success Stories

12:45 Networking

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

Dive Into Design Thinking - MeetUP
2019-07-17 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | ATB Entrepreneur Centre YEG, 4234 Calgary Trail NW,, Edmonton, Alberta, T6J 6Y8, Canada
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into design thinking, a process used to solve real-world problems with a human centered focus. Jason Eliuk and Lindsay Adrian, consultants with Edmonton Public Schools’ Career Pathways unit, will introduce you to the process through a hands-on experience. You will learn techniques including empathizing with users, identifying point of view, thinking divergently, prototyping and testing solutions.Please note that on Wednesday, July 17 – there will be an opportunity to hang out at the centre for a working session with the facilitators. The time will be offered on an as per needed basis – mark it in your calendar just in case!About your Facilitators:Lindsay Adrian and Jason Eliuk, both trained classroom teachers, work with Edmonton Public Schools’ Career Pathways unit. They work with schools to find innovative ways for students to explore future possibilities. Utilizing the training they received at Stanford University, Lindsay and Jason work to bring students and community members together to solve problems.

Knowledge Exchange - MeetUP
2019-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | ATB Entrepreneur Centre YEG, 4234 Calgary Trail NW,, Edmonton, Alberta, T6J 6Y8, Canada
Join us for a cup of coffee or tea and participate in a casual conversation with our visiting experts. Come ready with your business questions, and get ready to network with fellow entrepreneurs in the community.Expert Hours will be running at the from 2pm – 4pm. Feel free to drop in anytime during these hours.Please note this is not an opportunity to pitch your idea but rather to get some advice and meet the service provider resources available to you as an entrepreneur.Experts for July include:ATBAlberta Economic Trade And DevelopmentAlberta Women EntrepreneursBusiness Link

Level Up: Cash Flow in an Emergency with Russ Dyck, Finovo
2019-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) throughout July and August – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer!
We will have ultra cool speakers from Uber, Pogo, Drivewyze and many more, plus fun days like pop up office hours, peer sessions, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions!
July 10: Cash Flow in an Emergency with Russ Dyck, Finovo
Work Nicer Coworking | Beaver House
10160 103 Street Northwest
Edmonton
AB
T5J 0X6

RainForest LWOL
2019-07-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Amber Cafe, 10166 114 st NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Agenda:

11:45 Check In
12:00 Welcome
12:10 Who is in the Room?
12:25 Entrepreneur Roundtables and Sharing Success Stories

12:45 Networking

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 roomEdm

Calgary's 4th Annual Innovation Rodeo
2019-07-08 11:30 - 2019-07-12 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bow Valley College, S2009, 2nd Floor - South Campus, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4V1, Canada
Join 150 like-minded entrepreneurs, innovators, and problem solvers at Calgary’s 4th Annual Innovation Rodeo.
The Innovation Rodeo is five afternoons of keynote speakers, panel discussions with successful entrepreneurs, Innovation Challenges where participants compete for $6,000 in cash, and first-time entrepreneurs compete in a $25,000 pitch competition.
Tickets start at $30 and include a lunch buffet so come for one afternoon or come for them all.
RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF Whale Hunting: How to Land Big Sales and Transform Your Company by Monday’s speaker Barbara Weaver Smith by being one of the first 100 to purchase a ticket.
Learn from speakers and highly successful entrepreneurs how to start or buy a successful business, how to get big customers faster and how to enter new markets sooner.
The Innovation Rodeo connects some of Alberta’s most promising entrepreneurs, brightest innovators newest changemakers and best problem solvers so everyone can exchange ideas, build new skills, establish new relationships, and help each other create and commercialize new products and services.
At the end of each day, promising first-time entrepreneurs compete for $25,000 in cash via a series of regional pitch competitions that culminate with the provincial finals on Friday afternoon.
Looking to start a new company, launch a new product or enter a new market, the Innovation Rodeo is the place to be.
You do not need to attend all three of a day’s events. Feel free to come for lunch and take in the Innovation Challenge or take in the Innovation Challenge and stay for the pitch competition, beverages, and networking.
Proceeds from the Innovation Rodeo go towards 150 Startups which supports aspiring and first-time entrepreneurs in colleges and universities across Alberta.

Level UP: Understanding Your Customer's Reality
2019-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) throughout July and August – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer!
We will have ultra cool speakers from Uber, Pogo, Drivewyze and many more, plus fun days like pop up office hours, peer sessions, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions!

Aug 21: Understanding Your Customer’s Reality

With Sameer Dhar, founder of SenseAssure

Work Nicer Coworking | Beaver House
10160 103 Street Northwest
Edmonton
AB
T5J 0X6

Level UP: Mental Health First Aid
2019-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Every Wednesday (6:15 to 8:15 pm) throughout July and August – we will cover business topics from Culture to Cash Flow – during Level Up with ATB and Work Nicer!
We will have ultra cool speakers from Uber, Pogo, Drivewyze and many more, plus fun days like pop up office hours, peer sessions, coaching and exclusive invites to Drink Nicer available to those that sign up for 5 or more sessions!

Aug 14: Mental Health First Aid

With Kris Porlier, founder of Porlier Training

Work Nicer Coworking | Beaver House
10160 103 Street Northwest
Edmonton
AB
T5J 0X6

RoundHouse: Co-Working Day
2019-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | RoundHouse MacEwan University, 11110 104Ave, Edmontnon, Alberta, Canada
Enjoy our bright, open workspace.
Work from a sitting or standing desk, a view of trees or a bean bag.
Caffeinate with Earth Coffee, and know that you’re also feeding children around the globe.
Book a meeting of up to eight people and use our SMART board technology to digitally capture your ideas.
Meet some new professional connections and maybe even a friend or two at Roundhouse between 9 and 4 for FREE Coworking. It’s a Friday afterall, why not change things up and do something worth chatting about this weekend?

SupperLytics @ CKUA
2019-06-19 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | CKUA
fter 5 years of Lunchalytics, we thought we would end this season with a celebration! Instead of our usual lunchtime event, we will be hosting an evening event at the CKUA performance space.Our format will remain, with two great speakers presenting on data and analytics.Event format4:45 – Arrival and reception (Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be available)5:15 – Speaker 1: Russ Greiner – How AI is revolutionizing medical science6:00 – Speaker 2: Dr. Louis Francescutti – Healthcare from the frontlines7:00 – event conclusionWe look forward to seeing you there or you can follow on the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZGLMWKugrw

RainForest LWOL - Trajectory IQ
2019-06-19 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), #100, 10158 103 Street ,, Edmonton,, AB, T5J 0X6, Canada
Jason Suriano, Founder of Trajectory IQ
Backgrounder
In 2015 we noticed a problem. Our customers were looking for a better way to provide digital on boarding and employee orientation. We transformed our kids gaming platform into Trajectory IQ.
In 2019 we celebrated 4 years as Trajectory IQ. Our customers have grown to include companies such as ATB Financial, CWB, Lehigh Hanson, Paris Jewellers, Radient Technologies and many more!
Agenda:

11:45 Check In (bring your lunch!)
12:00 Welcome
12:10 Who is in the Room?
12:25 Entrepreneur Roundtables and Sharing Success Stories

12:45 Networking

The Works Summer Solstice Gala
2019-06-14 18:00 - 23:30 (America/Edmonton) | Fairmont Hotel MacDonald, 10065 100 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The Works Summer Solstice Gala is an unforgettable evening of entertainment and fine fare that will launch the 34th annual The Works Art & Design Festival and Edmonton’s summer season!
The Festival has seen over 8.65 million visitors to over 1,583 exhibits and 918 festival sites, featuring 36,000 artworks. The Gala also celebrates the success of The Places – Art & Design in Public Places Program. Since its inception in 1999, The Places has produced over 7The 6 Public Art & Design Projects throughout downtown and other neighbourhoods – raising over 9.7 million dollars in cash and in-kind contributions.
Your presence supports Council Scholarships and Art Internships at The Works, awarded to advance the development of Edmonton’s talented visual art and design students. With over 300 Internships and Scholarships awarded, these students in turn become key members of the cultural workforce, enriching our communities.
TICKETS
$150 EACH or $1500 for 10 to receive a Signature High Top Table
Each ticket is eligible for a $75 charitable tax receipt
FEATURING
Host Cocktail Reception
Food is Art Dinner Experience
Silent Auction
Live Art Performances
Dancing
