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Leading Like a Boss, Ray Muzyka, Co-Founder Bioware
2018-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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.

Register for this workshop to gain free entry into Get TAP’d and Grow Your Business Abroad immediately after this session concludes.

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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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Makerspace- an Orientation to the Resources Available to you and your Business
2018-10-17 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 in the Makerspace to be oriented to all the resources available to you. From 3D printing, to laser engraving, and robotics programming – you will be amazed with what is available to you and your company!
Library Services, U310, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Space is very limited so please register

Return on Engagement - Social Media Success
2018-10-17 07:30 - 09:30 | World Trade Centre, 600, 9990 - Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1P7, Canada
Do you feel like your business is shouting into a void on social media—that your target customers aren’t listening or engaging with your business? When ATB implemented social media into their marketing plan a decade ago, they quickly learned that engaging content, conversations and conversions weren’t always a sure shot.
Realizing what a social media strategy could do for their business, ATB Financial recruited two social media sharp-shooters to take their online presence to the next level using a more targeted, precise and tactful technique. Learn about ATB Financial’s approach to social media and take their ideas back to your organization so you too can shoot for social media success!
Note: This presentation is designed for small- to medium-sized organizations that already have business social media accounts.
About Session Speakers

Adam Rozenhart
Adam is a 10-year veteran in digital and social media marketing. He currently hangs his hat at ATB Financial, working with an incredible team of communications and public relations professionals, as Director, Social Media Strategy on the Media & Story team.
Tyler Butler
Tyler Butler is the Social Media Manager at ATB Financial. When he’s not gallivanting around the province making Instagram stories, he’s waxing poetic on Don’t Call Me A Guru, a locally-focused podcast about social media strategy. He’s a good guy; buy him a beer.
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.

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

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

NAIT OPEN HOUSE OCT 12th & 13th
2018-10-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2018-10-12 09:00 - 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.

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

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

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!

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)
