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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.

Apr 28, 20232 min read
MOTHER’S DAY - SHOP LOCAL CAMPAIGN
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than by supporting our LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES!

Mar 15, 20233 min read
CS Plumbing and Gasfitting - A Digital Economy Program Success Feature
Today we’re featuring Corey Staab and his business CS Plumbing and Gasfitting.
Corey Staab’s business, CS Plumbing and Gasfitting is a plum

Mar 3, 20232 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...

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

Jan 23, 20232 min read
BWorthy Bra Boutique – A Digital Economy Program Success Story
Featuring Michelle and Janice of BWorthy Bra Boutique Today we’re featuring Michelle and Janice of BWorthy Bra Boutique is located in...

Jan 20, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Social Media Content Creation
Presented by Chana Trudel from Truly Creative Marketing In this Lunch & Learn Digital Marketing series, we will teach you that your...

Jan 20, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Social Media Foundations
Presented by Chana Trudel from Truly Creative Marketing In this Lunch & Learn Digital Marketing series, we will teach you the basics of...

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 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!

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 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.
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