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Broaden your professional development, stay up to date on current business trends, see both upcoming and past events, professional training, community involvement, our success stories, and our Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region office updates. Contact us if you would like to write a feature blog.
Jan 20, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Expand Your Digital Footprint
Presented by Ryan Corry from Local Shops In this lunch & learn Digital Marketing series, we will teach you to learn how to leverage...
Jan 20, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Reach More With Google Business
Presented by Divine Kitchen from Community Futures In this lunch & learn Digital Marketing series, we will teach you to learn the basics...
Dec 7, 20222 min read
NEW - Beautification Loan Program
We want to encourage creativity and design by offering a no-interest business loan to renovate and beautify businesses in our region.
Nov 25, 20221 min read
Inspiring & Fun! Leadercast Woman 2022 - Amplify!
This event that celebrated & encouraged women to unlock & amplify their authentic voices!
Oct 7, 20221 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Crime Prevention (CPTED)
Presented by C.M. Jennifer Kee, Community Crime Prevention Liaise Coordinator from the Slave Lake RCMP Want to protect your business from...
Oct 7, 20221 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Financial Planning For Your Business
Presented by Holly Macpherson from IG Wealth Management Want to learn financial planning & wealth management? Join us for an hour...
Oct 7, 20221 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Selling Online
How to Improve Online Experience and Security Presented by teams from Mastercard, Digital Main Street, TABIA as part of the Digital...
Oct 7, 20221 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Corporate Tax Planning
This FREE Webinar for Entrepreneurs and business owners is part of Small Business Week 2022. Introduction to corporate income tax returns.
Oct 4, 20224 min read
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK 2022
This year Small Business Week includes 4 Webinar Trainings for Entrepreneurs, and a huge Slave Lake Regional Job Fair!
Oct 1, 20223 min read
LEADERCAST WOMEN 2022 - AMPLIFY!
Be Inspired, Network & Have Fun! Join us for a broadcast event celebrating & encouraging women to unlock & amplify their authentic voices.
Jul 13, 20222 min read
New Funding to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Rural Alberta
A new provincial initiative is giving rural women entrepreneurs easier access to capital and local support to start or grow a business.
Jun 12, 20223 min read
Capital Growth Initiative Program (CGI)
Empowering women entrepreneurs to start or grow a business in Alberta. Offering low-interest business loans, advice and support.
May 23, 20223 min read
LEMONADE DAY 2022 - A Kids First Business
Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth, Kinder to grade 12, how to start & operate their own business
May 5, 20221 min read
The Digital Economy Program (DEP)
The Digital Economy Program (DEP) is designed to help eligible Alberta small businesses with FREE digital marketing and a website.
Apr 28, 20221 min read
LEADERCAST 2022: THE ONE THING
One amazing day that will immediately impact you and your organization. You can experience Leadercast in Slave Lake at our Legacy Center.
Apr 24, 20223 min read
Featured Keynote Speaker Sheila Newel | Labour Solutions Summit
Our Spark the North Speaker Sheila Newel is a Senior Human Resources Consultant with extensive experience training others in human resources
Apr 17, 20223 min read
Featured Keynote Speaker Kristen Cumming | Labour Solutions Summit
Kristen Cumming | Consultant & Speaker Kristen Cumming brings over 20 years of experience in demography and labour market information...
Apr 11, 20222 min read
Becoming Self Employed as an Independent Contractor
Are you interested in being self-employed as a contractor? We'll show you how to start your own independent contracting business.
Apr 10, 20223 min read
Featured Keynote Speaker Eric Termuende | Labour Solutions Summit
Our Speaker Eric Termuende is the co-founder of NoW of Work, author of the bestselling book Rethink Work, and global keynote speaker.
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Business Model Canvas: Master Your Business Model
Learn how to master your business model canvas and use it to your advantage in streamlining a new business offer or idea...
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