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Client Feature: Rose Flores - Owner of Iconic Beauty
Meet Rose Flores-Cantada , the owner of a Iconic Beauty lash and aesthetics studio right here in Slave Lake. Iconic Beauty offers a...
Jul 103 min read


Empowering Indigenous Businesses (Wabasca)
Unlock Your Success Through Training 🌟 About the Event Are you an Indigenous entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next...
Jul 83 min read


Wabasca Lemonade Day Stands & Winners 2025
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 and support our local young business owners by buying a cup of their lemonade!
Jun 182 min read


High Prairie Lemonade Day Stands & Winners 2025
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 and support our local young business owners by buying a cup of their lemonade!
Jun 182 min read


Slave Lake Lemonade Day Stands & Winners 2025
What an amazing Lemonade Day! Rain or shine, these young entrepreneurs showed up, worked hard, and poured their hearts into their lemonade stands. We are so proud of each and every participant who brought creativity, energy, and community spirit to the day! In total, we had 19 amazing lemonade stands!
Jun 182 min read


Lemonade Day In Our Region
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 and support our local young business owners by buying a cup of their lemonade!
Jun 113 min read


Client Spotlight: Maria Khan – Owner of Delhi to Lahore Restaurant
Meet Maria Khan, an inspiring entrepreneur who has made impressive strides in just two years. As the proud owner of Fas Gas in both...
May 293 min read


Hyperdrive Women in Business Summit 2025 Recap
All our gratitude goes to Community Futures Grande Prairie — the heart and hands behind this amazing summit. More than 90 dynamic women...
Apr 294 min read


Empowering Women in Business
Women-owned businesses play a powerful role in strengthening the fabric of our communities. Research consistently shows that women business
Oct 30, 20243 min read


The Importance of Strategic Planning for Organizational Success
Strategic planning is the process that empowers organizations to define their future, allocate resources effectively, and stay competitive.
Oct 30, 20243 min read


Bring Your Business Idea To Life: FREE Training
Do you have a great idea for a business but aren’t sure how to turn it into a profitable business venture? This FREE training....
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Social Media Bootcamp: In-person FREE Training with Anita Hicks
This FREE workshop is specifically designed for local business owners, helping them leverage social media to grow their businesses.
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Empowering Indigenous Businesses-High Prairie
Unlock your Success through Training On October 2nd, Wednesday, the Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake in partnership with High Prairie...
Sep 5, 20243 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


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.
Jul 13, 20222 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 13, 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


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


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 30, 20222 min read
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