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Empowering Women in Business
Women-owned businesses play a powerful role in strengthening the fabric of our communities. Research consistently shows that women business
Oct 30, 20243 min read
The Importance of Strategic Planning for Organizational Success
Strategic planning is the process that empowers organizations to define their future, allocate resources effectively, and stay competitive.
Oct 30, 20243 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...
Sep 5, 20243 min read
THRIVE 2024: Goal Setting, Wellness and Financial Fitness
Experience an inspiring evening of networking, learning, and personal growth. Prepare to Thrive in 2024 with THRIVE! Are you ready to...
Jan 8, 20243 min read
Capital Growth Initiative Program (CGI) 2023
Access low-interest loans designed specifically for women entrepreneurs, and offers flexible repayment options and forgivable loan portions
Jun 26, 20233 min read
Capture Me Photobooth - A Digital Economy Program Success Feature
Featuring Crystal Libutan of Capture Me Photobooth Today we’re featuring Crystal Libutan and her business Capture Me Photobooth . Crystal...
Mar 3, 20232 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 - 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 7, 20221 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.
Oct 1, 20223 min read
LEMONADE DAY 2022 WAS A BLAST!
Our Lemonade Day took place this year on Saturday, June 18, 2022, and it was a blast! Our little entrepreneurs had so much fun...
Aug 1, 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.
Jul 13, 20222 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.
Jun 13, 20223 min read
GREAT SUCCESS For The Spark The North: Labour Solutions Summit
The first-ever "SPARK THE NORTH" event was successfully hosted by Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region in partnership with Big Lakes C
Jun 7, 20221 min read
Digital Service Squad
The Digital Service Squad provides FREE 1-on-1 local digital marketing assistance for eligible Alberta small businesses.
May 31, 20221 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 23, 20223 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.
May 6, 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 28, 20221 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 24, 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 17, 20223 min read
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