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Sep 53 min read
Empowering Indigenous Businesses-High Prairie
Unlock your Success through Training On October 2nd, Wednesday, the Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake in partnership with High Prairie...
May 143 min read
Spark the North: State of the Lake Event A Great Success
"Uniting Communities for Regional Growth" On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Spark the North – State of the Lake was successfully held at the...
Jan 42 min read
CAWD - We Connect You With The Workplace
Community-led workforce program that focuses on upskilling and reskilling, wrap-around supports, and work placements for Slave Lake resid...
Jan 42 min read
What is CAWD?
Community-led workforce program that focuses on upskilling and reskilling, wrap-around supports, and work placements for Slave Lake resid...
Nov 3, 20233 min read
Mugs and Dough Peace River- A Digital Economy Program Success Feature
The Mugs and Dough Pizza used the Digital Economy Program (DEP) to create some amazing digital marketing success for FREE!
Feb 23, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Marketing Lunch & Learn: Design By Platform #2
In this Marketing Lunch & Learn series, we will teach you design and posting strategies for Tiktok, Twitter, and Google.
Feb 23, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Marketing Lunch & Learn: Design By Platform #1
In this Marketing Lunch & Learn series, we will teach you design and posting strategies for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Feb 23, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Marketing Lunch & Learn: Canva
In this Marketing Lunch & Learn series, we will teach you how to use Canva. Design smarter, not harder.
Feb 23, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Marketing Lunch & Learn: Calendly
In this Marketing Lunch & Learn series, we will teach you how to use Calendly. Inbound sales are an area all businesses can improve upon wit
Nov 25, 20221 min read
Inspiring & Fun! Leadercast Woman 2022 - Amplify!
This event that celebrated & encouraged women to unlock & amplify their authentic voices!
Oct 14, 20222 min read
Mini Monster Halloween 2022
It's that time of year again! Local Slave Lake businesses provide a safe space for 'Mini Monsters' to Trick or Treat on Halloween during...
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!
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.
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.
Mar 30, 20222 min read
Bring Your Business Idea to Life
Do you have a great idea for a business, but aren't sure how to turn it into a profitable business venture? In this webinar, you'll learn...
Jan 4, 20223 min read
How To Start A Business - A Checklist
Do you have that entrepreneurial spirit but have no idea where to start? We've created a step-by-step checklist of how to start a business..
Dec 7, 20213 min read
How Do I Incorporate My Business In Alberta?
One of the most common questions that our Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region's Business Analyst is asked is "How Do I Incorporate...
Nov 23, 20214 min read
Advantages of Incorporating My Business
Do I need to Incorporate My Business? Why Should I Incorporate My Business? If you're asking yourself the same questions about your business
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