Business Link Event Calendar

Check out the upcoming events and webinars from Business Link to learn from local experts, hear from Alberta’s small business owners, and find out how the small business community can support you in your journey.

Community Futures Event Calendar

Check out the upcoming events and webinars from Community Futures Central Alberta. They provide entrepreneurs and small businesses with planning and lending services, so you don’t have to worry about where you will get the support you need to make your business idea a reality.

Cando

The Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (Cando) is a national Indigenous-led, non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening economic development capacity in Indigenous communities across Canada. Founded in 1990 by Economic Development Officers (EDOs), Cando provides education, training, certification, and networking opportunities that support professional growth and community prosperity. Through partnerships with Indigenous leaders, businesses, governments, and academic institutions, Cando helps build the skills and knowledge needed to advance sustainable economic development. Guided by its vision of leading Indigenous economic growth and prosperity, Cando empowers communities to create lasting economic opportunities and achieve their development goals

Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network

The Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network (CA-RIN) is a collaborative organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and technology-driven businesses succeed. Its mission is to foster entrepreneurship across Central Alberta by supporting innovators as they move from idea to market and export opportunities. CA-RIN connects businesses with expert advice, mentorship, funding resources, incubator programs, and strategic partnerships to accelerate growth. With a focus on sectors such as smart agriculture, advanced manufacturing, energy, and other knowledge-based industries, CA-RIN works to strengthen and diversify the regional economy while building a thriving innovation ecosystem that supports long-term business success.