Success Story: Chilean Entrepreneur Brings Flavour to Local Markets

When it comes to entrepreneurship, the key is to put your own authentic flavour on your business, and that’s exactly what Rossana Puebla quite literally did. A newcomer from Chile, Rossana has successfully founded her business Étnica Yeg, which provides the authentic flavours of fresh Chilean nuts, spices, and fruits. Her fragrant products are making…

AHC Entrepreneurship Support Program Vendors Showcase Products and Services at KDays Pop Up Market

Action for Healthy Communities Entrepreneurship Supports Program, in collaboration with Explore Edmonton, proudly showcased 54 diverse, owned small businesses at the K‑Days 2025 Pop‑Up Marketplace on July 18-20, 2025. Over three exciting days, our passionate entrepreneurs presented a diverse range of exclusive products and services, including delicious foods, handmade crafts, creative fashion, art, wellness items, toys, and…

Entrepreneurship Grant Writing Bootcamp Teaches Participants How to Secure Financial Grants

On March 7, 2025, Action for Healthy Communities organized and hosted an enriching Entrepreneurship Grant Writing Bootcamp, which was specifically aimed at equipping participants with the essential knowledge and practical tools they need to successfully secure financial grants for their businesses. “I attended private grant workshops before, but this one far surpassed anything I learned…

Success Story: AHC Entrepreneurship Support Client Shows How Sweet it is to be an Entrepreneur

They say life is sweeter with chocolates. But what’s even sweeter is making a living by making chocolates. Yereni Ramirez is the heart and hands behind Chocolate Don Marín, an exceptional business deeply rooted in rich tradition, boundless creativity, and unyielding passion. Yereni has been a dedicated participant in our AHC Entrepreneurship Support Programs, diligently…

AHC’s Semi-Annual Career Fair a Success for Both Job Seekers and Employers

On March 25, 2025, Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) hosted its highly anticipated semi-annual Career Fair at the Signature Sandman Hotel in Downtown Edmonton. The event brought together 23 prominent Employer Partners from diverse industries and over 350 participants, creating a vibrant atmosphere of opportunity and networking. This career fair is crucial to AHC’s ongoing…

AHC Celebrates the Successes of Entrepreneur Clients at 9th Annual Celebration 

On October 5, 2024, Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) held its 9th Annual Celebration of Entrepreneurial Successes at Edmonton City Hall. This special event recognizes the dedication and commitment of entrepreneurs from the Entrepreneurship Supports Program, particularly newcomers who have effectively utilized AHC’s resources for SME support. Each year, AHC’s Entrepreneurship Supports Program (ESP) engages…

AHC’s Entrepreneurship Supports Program Field Trip Provides Participants with Learning Opportunity

Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) provided clients an opportunity to partake in a valuable business field trip and then competed in a friendly business competition. The business field trip gave entrepreneurs the chance to observe real-world business operations, gain practical insights, and network with industry professionals. AHC entrepreneurs had the opportunity to visit GC Custom…

Fall 2023 Business Training Wraps Up with Pitching Practice and La Prosciutteria

After three months of beginner and advanced streams of business training on essential topics like marketing and sales, business regulations and licensing, pricing and profit scaling, management methods and client relations, our Fall 2023 Business Development Training Program recently wrapped up with Business Pitching Workshop. Each entrepreneur was able to craft impressive business plans and…

AHC takes part in the 43rd Annual BDC Small Business Week

AHC takes part in the 43rd Annual BDC Small Business Week Small Business Week is an annual celebration of Canadian entrepreneurs and their contribution to Canada’s economy since 1979. This annual event is organized by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) every third week of October.   The celebration gathers entrepreneurs (prospective and existing) at…

AHC marks its 7th Annual ESP Graduation Ceremony

On October 24, 2022, AHC celebrated its 7th Annual Celebration of Entrepreneurial Successes at Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre.  This annual graduation ceremony honours the dedication and commitment of the entrepreneurs from the Entrepreneurship Supports Program, including newcomers who have made significant investments in leveraging AHC’s resources dedicated to SME support.  Each year, AHC’s…