Whether you are a participant in the 14-weeks of Business Development Training or not, you can access some or all of the other business supports offered by our program, as facilitated by our Entrepreneurship team members.
Guest Speakers
Guest speakers for our Entrepreneurship Supports Program are well-experienced business owners. Their commentaries and guidance help to support entrepreneurs by giving them more knowledge about specific industries, factors and trends that are relevant to business owners in Alberta and Canada.
Each speaker is ready to share insights about their own journeys and challenges in the business world, and some of the tips and secrets behind their successes. Topics addressed cover many areas, including management issues, legal matters and various aspects of business operations.
Business Mentoring
We match entrepreneurs with established Canadian business owners and experienced business-related professionals. All participants in the Entrepreneurship Support Program are eligible; mentoring sessions occur once a week, for up to 12 sessions.
Business Coaching/Counselling
We match entrepreneurs with local business experts, for individual meetings and advice.
Business Consulting/Advisory
We connect entrepreneurs with local consultants or advisors, such as sales experts, lawyers, accountants, and other industry experts.
Business Networking
We facilitate business-to-business (B2B) networking through our own AHC Business Clubs, Edmonton BizNet, local trade shows, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce events, and business-related or public events in Greater Edmonton.
Pop-Up Markets
We promote entrepreneurs via local pop-up markets. We assist them in exhibiting and selling their products. Pop-ups are somewhat like a mini-farmers’ market, where local residents come to know our start-ups and buy their products and services.
Pathfinding to Other Business Resources
Our team also connects entrepreneurs with:
- financial institutions (i.e., funding/investors)
- a wide range of local, provincial and national business resources
- online tools, publications and resources