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EBA November Luncheon - Open Data Portals
2018-11-13 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Varscona Hotel, 8208 106 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 6R9, Canada
November Luncheon with guest speakers from the City of Edmonton. They will speaking on Technology Innovation and Open City/Open Data, and the portal the City of Edmonton has made available. This information is a wealth of information/data that is valuable for small business/entrepreneurs as you grow your business.
Date: Thursday, November 15
Time: 11:30am Registration
Location: Varscona Hotel – 8208 106 St NW
Edmonton, AB T6E 6R9
Cost: $35 – Members
$50 – Non Members
We look forward to hearing from our guest speakers.
Norman Mendoza, Manager, Business and Technology Innovation
Tom Girvan, Market Planner with City of Edmonton’s Economic Development team.
Tom leads the Business Retention and Expansion Program that visits businesses to facilitate questions and solicit feedback about City operations as a way to better serve the business community. He focuses on industrial businesses, however serves as a connection to departments who focus on other types of businesses.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, November 13

Cannabis Awareness & Worksite Strategies _ECA Event
2018-11-13 08:00 - 15:30 | ECA Edmonton Construction Association, ECA Learning Center: 10215 - 176 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1M1, Canada
Substance abuse and impairment are not new problems on construction work sites – but with the legalization of recreational marijuana in the near future, it is more important than ever that construction workers and managers effectively recognize and manage the safety risks of substance use, abuse, and impairment. Your registration includes: The SureHire online training course, “Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training” (90m) A practical, in-person workshop (7h) Shortly after you register, we will contact you with the access code for your online course. You will need to complete the online course before the in-class portion.
The in-class course builds on the online course, and includes collaborative discussion where participants will review, ask questions, and work through real-life scenarios together. In-Person Workshop (7h) Learning Objectives: History of Cannabis in Canada Introduction on Cannabis Managing Medical Cannabis in the workplace Managing Recreation Cannabis in the workplace Tools to manage cannabis Policy Audit: Best practice and gap analysis for Drug and Alcohol policies Guidelines for accommodating medical cannabis in the workplace Recreational cannabis worksite considerations Internal communication strategies and implementation phase The in-person workshop will include case studies where you will practice and reinforce what you have learned.
Participants will work together to discuss “real life” alcohol and drug scenarios and case studies, finding and applying pertinent guidance in the COAA and Enform Models Alcohol and Drug Policies. Online component: SureHire Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors (90m) Employers must understand that you cannot test employees randomly without proper documentation and proof. SureHire’s online reasonable suspicion training for both employees and supervisors educates on proper tools and skills to recognize and handle possible substance abuse within the workplace. The Canadian Model recommends supervisors complete this type of awareness training.
Substance abusers cost employers approximately $10,000/year due to absenteeism, low productivity, lost time accidents, and increased health and Workers Compensation Board (WCB) costs.
The online course covers: An introduction to Reasonable Suspicion Employer and employee obligations The characteristics of the modern workforce and how this impacts substance use trends Facts on medical and recreational cannabis use in Canada Tips for reviewing, updating and implementing your Drug & Alcohol policy Tips on when to use drug testing and why How to document reasonable suspicion and trigger testing Post-Incident testing tips and timelines
Tips on accommodating prescription drug use Your Presenters:
Ashley Snape, CPHR, is the Team Lead, People Services with SureHire Occupational Testing. Having worked in both the corporate and non-profit sector, Ashley is a strategic human resource professional with a vision to build great people and culture. With over eight years of experience, she is a strong collaborative leader with the proven ability to build highly-competent teams.
Kelsey Saunders is the Result Department Team lead at SureHire, overseeing a team dedicated to interpreting and delivering occupational test results to clients across Canada. In addition to managing the Result Department, she also oversees the After Hour Program, which serves to provide emergency drug and alcohol services in post incident and reasonable suspicion situations 24/7. Kelsey recently completed the Business Analyst program at the Northern Institute of Technology and has since lead and executed several large scale initiatives at SureHire.
November 13, 2018 | 8:00am – 3:30pm **Please Note: Due to a system malfunction, the date may be displayed incorrectly. The correct date is November 13, 2018.
Online+Classroom registration: ECA Members: $220 (+GST) | Non-Members: $275 (+GST) To register for the online course alone, please contact Jessica Kuhnel at 780.483.1130 or by email jessica.kuhnel@edmca.com
Event details: http://edmca.com/networking/event-details?eventID=529 Event registration: http://edmca.com/networking/event-registration?eventID=529

EPL Makerspace for Entrepreneurs
2018-11-08 12:00 - 13:00 | TEC Edmonton, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4P6, Canada
EPL Makerspace for Entrepreneurs
Thursday, November 8, 2018. 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Bring your own lunch and learn about the EPL resources available to entrepreneurs!
Did you know that Edmonton Public Library has makerspace tools and dedicated staffing to help entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life and learning new digital skills? Accessible for free or extremely low cost, EPL’s Makerspace offers digital design software, 3D printing, cutting tools, a recording stu4th Floordio, electronics, educational robotics, and demonstration technology such as VR and AR headsets – as well as offering in-person classes and online learning options for learning new skills.
Learn about the exciting options currently available and receive a sneak peek of plans for our upcoming Makerspace expansion in the revitalized Stanley A. Milner Library.

Presenters:
Holly Arnason
Associate Manager, Makerspace, DLI & Web Services

Edmonton Data Science Meetup
2018-11-07 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:• “Personalized Knowledge Graphs as Backend for Chatbots” – Ammar Asmro (ML Engineer @ AltaML)• ““ – Tyler Dauphinee (Senior Analytics Manager @ Enterprise Data Science, Data, Transformation ATB)Pizza will be provided before presentations and after presentations we will head to a pub for networking!The meetup is sponsored by 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.

Development on AWS with the Tools You Know
2018-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Startup Edmonton HQ, 301, 10359 - 104 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada
AWS User Group meetup dives into C# Development on AWS with the tools you know and some you may not! We are bringing you 2 dynamic speakers from AWS’ Campus in Seattle so make sure you RSVP and join us at Startup Edmonton!Agenda:6:00pm – Arrival, pizza eating, mingling6:20pm – Welcome & Introductions6:30pm – Presentation begins7:30pm – Open Discussions, Q&A8:00pm – Event concludesTalk Title: C# Development on AWS with the Tools You Know (and Some Tools You Might Not)Description: When switching to cloud development, you’re required to learn new tools, new paradigms, and new coding patterns. But what about the tools you’re already familiar with? We’ll take a tour of some useful tooling available to C# developers working with AWS built around familiar stalwarts like Visual Studio, PowerShell, and the dotnet CLI. We’ll also meet some new favorites along the way as we show the minimal and easy code changes needed to transform an existing C# WebAPI project to run in a serverless architecture.AWS Knowledge Level: IntermediateSpeaker 1: Nicki Klein, Sr. Developer Advocate – .NET at AWSBio: Nicki brings with her 5 years of experience working in the software industry, first as a self-taught .NET developer, and then as a funded entrepreneur working on an HRTech startup for developers. She is very passionate about helping developers succeed on AWS and in general.Speaker 2: AM Grobelny, Sr. Technical Evangelist at AWSBio: AM Grobelny is a Senior Technical Evangelist based in Seattle, WA and is focused on enabling all kinds of software developers to be successful on AWS. AM enjoys using most languages, but C# and TypeScript have a special place in his heart. AM has built and talked about software solutions at companies like Box, Volusion, and SmartVault. Previous to working in technology, AM was also a professional educator, and he retains a passion for helping people more easily understand difficult concepts.

Shiza Shahid, the co-founder of the Malala Fund, in Edmonton on November 5th!
2018-11-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Myer Horowitz Theatre, 8900 114 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2J7, Canada
Shiza Shahid is an entrepreneur, investor, and thought-leader. She is passionate about leveraging philanthropy, entrepreneurship, technology and the media to drive scalable social impact.
Shiza co-founded the Malala Fund with Malala Yousafzai, and led the organization as founding CEO through to the Nobel Peace Prize. She is now focused on supporting mission-driven startups whose financial success makes the world a better place through her fund and platform, NOW Ventures. Shiza is a prominent speaker on social innovation and impact, human rights, and women’s rights, and mission-driven business.
The keynote address will be followed by a panel discussion on gender equality and womens’ rights around the world, moderated by Ms. Shahid.
ABOUT THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS
This keynote and panel are part of the national conference, Together 2018: Collaboration, Innovation and the Sustianable Development Goals. This ticket is for the keynote and panel discussion only. No food or drinks, or access to the conference, are included with this ticket.
If you would like to attend the entire two-day conference, or the ‘How to Change the World’ innovation lab, tickets can be purchased at www.together2018.ca
SEATING:
Doors will open for balcony seating at 11:00am. Ticket holders are asked to have proof of purchase with them for admittance into the theatre.
For accessible seating needs, please contact Leah Ettarh, Alberta Council for Global Cooperation, leah.ettarh@acgc.ca

Leading Like a Boss, a Panel Discussion
2018-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | NAIT Mawji Centre, CAT Building, CAT309A - Third floor of the Centre for Applied Technology, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 2R1, Canada
Many businesses fail simply due to poor leadership. Stack the odds in your favor and continually work to develop your leadership toolkit.
This session will feature a panel of Edmonton entrepreneurs who are recognized as leaders in our community. Alison McMahon (Cannabis at Work), Nathan Kawulka (Arbis Construction) and Karmen Masson (Professional Coach and Lawyer) will join us for a candid discussion on the role leadership has played for them. How did they develop as a leader and why is this skill so essential? Lessons learned?
CAT 191 Dow Theatre, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

FutureCite Contest Deadline Entry for iPhoneX Draw Nov 18 2018
2018-11-02 08:00 - 2018-11-18 23:30 | Contest, Canada
This iPhoneX could be yours! All you have to do is register. See Contest at www.futurecite.com

Marketing Matters – Marketing your Business in Today's Digital Landscape
2018-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | NAIT Mawji Centre, CAT Building, CAT309A - Third floor of the Centre for Applied Technology, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 2R1, Canada
As an entrepreneur what should you be considering? Where do you start? Ted Halabi and Chad Thomas of SOS Media Corp will talk to us about the nuts and bolts of marketing your business in today’s digital landscape.
CAT 309D, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Leading Like a Boss, Ray Muzyka, Co-Founder Bioware
2018-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 | NAIT Mawji Centre, CAT Building, CAT309A - Third floor of the Centre for Applied Technology, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 2R1, Canada
Join the Mawji Centre Team for what will be a truly engaging session. Ray Muzyka will speak on his experiences as an emergency room Doctor, BioWare’s co-founder and as an angel investor. He will also share his views on entrepreneurial leadership.
Buckle-up folks, this is going to be a great ride!
Shaw Theatre (In Building X), 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Becoming a Kicka** Leader Bootcamp and Series
2018-10-27 09:30 - 16:30 | NAIT Mawji Centre, CAT Building, CAT309A - Third floor of the Centre for Applied Technology, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 2R1, Canada
TBA, 9:30 AM – 4:30PM
After more than twenty productive years as a lawyer, senior manager, and executive leader, Karmen is now dedicated to helping others transform their aspirations into achievements.
As a Certified Executive Coach, she works professionals and leaders who want to achieve specific goals or clarify their career path.
As a consultant and facilitator, Karmen works with teams to develop customized leadership development programming. She is known as an engaging and energizing facilitator who supports and positively challenges participants to reach their full potential and achieve exceptional results.
This is a series that will kick off with a bootcamp event on Saturday October 27th. Subsequent sessions will build on the foundations laid out in this initial workshop. The morning workshop will be a physical bootcamp (accommodating all fitness levels). You will be taught leadership communications and how important teamwork is. We will serve lunch and then you will begin the classroom components with Karmen.
This initial event will be followed by 2 hour development sessions on November 21st, January 16th, February 13th, March 13th and April 3rd from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. These will be cumulative in nature so you won’t want to miss a thing!
Open to NAIT students and Alumni only
Lunch and afternoon session in NAIT Gymnasium AM CAT 229

Money Talks - Don't be Spooked by Business Taxes: #beattheodds with a Tax Toolkit
2018-10-25 12:00 - 13:00 | NAIT Mawji Centre, CAT Building, CAT309A - Third floor of the Centre for Applied Technology, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 2R1, Canada
Does the idea of business taxes scare you? Well, we don’t blame you!
Josh Spurrell from Spurrell & Associates Chartered Professional Accountants will help put you at ease. We won’t be getting technical in this session, so no need to have an accounting background. Josh will help you build a business tax toolkit and minimize the chances of you being surprised in the future.
CAT 309D, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Get Tap'd and Grow Your Business Abroad
2018-10-19 09:30 - 11:00 | World Trade Centre, 600, 9990 - Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1P7, Canada
Companies that take their business global experience an increase in both domestic sales and market share, yet only 5% of SMEs in the Edmonton region export.
Entering international markets is less scary than you think and the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is here to help. TAP is a one-stop shop for all the resources and answers you will need to begin exporting or to overcome export challenges. Join us as we introduce you to TAP and learn how it can help your business scale up and strategically enter the global market.

About Session Speaker
John Gerum, Manager, Export Training Program, Edmonton Economic Development (EEDC)
As part of the Enterprise Edmonton team at EEDC, John works with Edmonton Region businesses to build their export capacity to help grow their revenues beyond Edmonton through the Trade Accelerator Program, an initiative presented by the World Trade Center Edmonton in partnership with EEDC and the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce.
John Gerum brings his talents of delivering and facilitating a wide range of business courses, deep customer service skills, sales strength, and coaching confidence.
John has a BA in economics from McMaster University and brings over 20 years of hands-on entrepreneurial and management experience. He has worked as Maître’d, Sommelier, College Business Instructor (including the FITT trade program), and Campus College Director. John has also run his own small business for the last 10 years.
Please register for this event for free on Eventbrite.
Purchase tickets to Driving Growth Trough Digital Transformation: E-Commerce Workshop, taking place right before this session, and get free entry to this event!

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Driving Growth Through Digital Transformation: E -Commerce Workshop
2018-10-19 07:30 - 09:30 | World Trade Centre, 600, 9990 - Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1P7, Canada
Whether you are just starting out, scaling up or looking to compete on a global stage, learn how adopting e-commerce can help drive growth for your small businesses. Join BDC, Canada’s only development bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs, and PayPal, a global e-commerce ecosystem leader and champion of Canadian small businesses. Together, they will host a workshop focused on how you can harness the power of e-commerce to grow your small business. You’ll walk away with tips, tricks and ideas to start or build out your online selling strategies.
About Session Speakers

Michael Denham, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Michael Denham is President and CEO of BDC, Canada’s only bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs. He leads a team of 2,200 people across Canada who work every day to help entrepreneurs succeed by providing the guidance and financial support they need to build resilient, growing businesses.
A strong advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation, Mr. Denham drives BDC’s positioning as the number one ally of Canadian entrepreneurs. Having more impact on more business owners and being as easy as possible to do business with are among his main priorities at the helm of BDC.
A seasoned business leader with more than 30 years of senior management experience, Mr. Denham held senior roles at McKinsey, Bombardier, Accenture and AquaTerra before joining BDC.
Based in Montreal since 2001, Mr. Denham is bilingual and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University and a Master of Science in Economics with distinction from the London School of Economics.

Ryan May, Head of Technology and Business Solutions, PayPal Canada
With a passion for programming and head for business, as the head of technology and business solutions at PayPal Canada, Ryan May is focused on helping entrepreneurs harness the power of digital solutions to fuel growth for their businesses. For over six years and in three different countries, Ryan has worked for PayPal at the nexus of merchant payment products and partnerships. In his current role, Ryan manages a portfolio of PayPal small business products and strategic integrations for Canada.
Bonus: Free event following this session
As a special bonus, please join us following this session for Get TAP’d and Grow Your Business Abroad
Companies that take their business global experience an increase in both domestic sales and market share, yet only 5% of SMEs in the Edmonton region export.
Entering international markets is less scary than you think and the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is here to help. TAP is a one-stop shop for all the resources and answers you will need to begin exporting or to overcome export challenges. Join us as we introduce you to TAP and learn how it can help your business scale up and strategically enter the global market.

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.

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BDC Small Business Showcase & Social
2018-10-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Sutton Place Hotel, 10235 - 101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3E9, Canada
Join us for our annual BDC Small Business Week™ Showcase & Social as we celebrate the valuable contribution Edmonton small businesses make to our city. Browse member exhibits and discover a range of exciting Edmonton businesses and services as you build new business connections and enjoy a selection of appetizers provided by our host, The Sutton Place Hotel.
Tickets
Chamber member: $15
General admission: $30
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.
Exhibitor Booths [SOLD OUT]
Chamber member exhibitor: $150 [SOLD OUT]
Chamber member non-profit exhibitor: $75 [SOLD OUT]
General admission exhibitor: $250 [SOLD OUT]

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