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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
Feb 23, 20231 min read
Inspiring & Fun! Leadercast Woman 2022 - Amplify!
This event that celebrated & encouraged women to unlock & amplify their authentic voices!
Nov 25, 20221 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 - Financial Planning For Your Business
Presented by Holly Macpherson from IG Wealth Management Want to learn financial planning & wealth management? Join us for an hour...
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
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK 2022
This year Small Business Week includes 4 Webinar Trainings for Entrepreneurs, and a huge Slave Lake Regional Job Fair!
Oct 4, 20224 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
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
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 11, 20222 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 10, 20223 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 8, 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
Apr 7, 20222 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..
Mar 16, 20223 min read
Common Entrepreneurial Mistakes & Quick Fixes
Here's a rundown of the most common mistakes that can prove detrimental to new entrepreneurs, and some solutions to help you in your busines
May 14, 20203 min read
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