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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.
Dec 7, 20222 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
SUCCESSFUL FIRST JOB FAIR IN SLAVE LAKE
Community Futures, in partnership with Northern Lakes College, organized the very first Slave Lake Regional Job Fair with great success.
Nov 1, 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 14, 20222 min read
SLAVE LAKE REGIONAL JOB FAIR - FREE
This is our very first Job Fair in Slave Lake and a great opportunity for those seeking employment, graduating students, and employers a...
Oct 7, 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
LEADERCAST WOMEN 2022 - AMPLIFY!
Be Inspired, Network & Have Fun! Join us for a broadcast event celebrating & encouraging women to unlock & amplify their authentic voices.
Oct 1, 20223 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
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
LEMONADE DAY 2022 - A Kids First Business
Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth, Kinder to grade 12, how to start & operate their own business
May 23, 20223 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
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