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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.
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.
Jun 7, 20221 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
May 31, 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 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...
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Market Research for Business Success
Market research helps you gain insight into your industry, competition, and target market. This lesson will help you create effective
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...
Mar 16, 20223 min read
Spark The North: Labour Solutions Summit
On Thursday, May 26, 2022, to gather among like-minded policymakers, business owners, human resource members, and recruitment experts from..
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
Oct 26, 20212 min read
Mini Monster Halloween 2021
Local Slave Lake businesses sign up to hand out candy while providing a safe place for Trick or Treaters....
Aug 8, 20212 min read
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
The Aboriginal Business Investment Fund helps Indigenous community-owned businesses capitalize on business development opportunities to
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