EVENTS

Empower your business journey with events and workshops tackling key challenges—from financial management to legal insights and website building, we've got you covered.

Leadership is an Attitude
Jan
21

Leadership is an Attitude

We're hosting a series of events that combine speakers and facilitated workshops for local employers. The Workforce Connect Series invites industry thought leaders top share insights, ideas, and experiences. Facilitated workshops will help reinforce key points.

Our 2021 Labour Market Study highlighted the challenges facing employers in the region -- specifically issues with recruitment, retention, and a lack of knowledge of resources available for employers. This series addresses a regional need, and help employers access new resources.

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Consumer Product Safety
Jan
28

Consumer Product Safety

This workshop is ideal for manufacturers, importers, and retailers of consumer products and cosmetics seeking to better understand Health Canada’s regulations and processes.

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Leadership for Customer Service Results
Jan
30

Leadership for Customer Service Results

Strategies for leaders to empower and drive customer service success.

This one-day training is designed for leaders to inspire their teams and drive excellence in customer service. By focusing on strategic leadership practices and behavioural science, participants will identify the customer-centered culture they want to create, learn how to influence employee behaviour, and lead by example to accomplish their desired results and outcomes.

By the end of this workshop, leaders will be equipped with the strategies and insights needed to foster an empowered, customer-focused team, ready to deliver exceptional service.

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Mastering QuickBooks Online
Feb
4

Mastering QuickBooks Online

Take control of your business finances with Mastering QuickBooks Online (QBO), a hands-on workshop designed for small to medium-sized business owners. Led by local certified QuickBooks expert Melissa Drake, this session will equip you with the skills and confidence to streamline your bookkeeping and manage your finances effectively.

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Maintaining High Level Customer Service
Feb
12

Maintaining High Level Customer Service

Building on initial learnings to sustain momentum.

This one-day training is designed to build from day 1 and 2, to create a strategic vision and action plan to move forward. Participants who are both leaders and individual contributors will take an engaged and empowered approach to achieving success in their customer service delivery.

By the end of this workshop participants will have an action plan of how to move forward and how to remain accountable to their commitments.

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Feb
18

Fostering Innovative Cultures in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo

Your company's culture can be one of your biggest assets. Our workshop shares tools + resources for your business to succeed.

We're hosting a series of events that combine speakers and facilitated workshops for local employers. The Workforce Connect Series invites industry thought leaders top share insights, ideas, and experiences. Facilitated workshops will help reinforce key points.

Our 2021 Labour Market Study highlighted the challenges facing employers in the region -- specifically issues with recruitment, retention, and a lack of knowledge of resources available for employers. This series addresses a regional need, and help employers access new resources.

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Hiring for Customer Service
Feb
26

Hiring for Customer Service

Techniques for effective hiring processes and motivational interviewing.

Hiring the right talent is crucial to delivering outstanding customer service. This one-day training session focuses on equipping participants with the skills and knowledge to identify, attract, and select the best candidates, ensuring they fit seamlessly into your service-oriented culture.

By the end of the training, participants will be proficient in creating a robust hiring process that attracts and selects the right talent, ultimately enhancing the customer service capabilities of their organization.

Tim Dyck, of Best Culture Solutions, will join this session to share hiring practices insights.

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StrikeUP 2025 Live Viewing Party
Feb
27

StrikeUP 2025 Live Viewing Party

Take control of your business finances with Mastering QuickBooks Online (QBO), a hands-on workshop designed for small to medium-sized business owners. Led by local certified QuickBooks expert Melissa Drake, this session will equip you with the skills and confidence to streamline your bookkeeping and manage your finances effectively.

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Customer Service Fundamentals
Jan
17

Customer Service Fundamentals

Understanding the importance of customer service and tools for success.

In today's competitive market, exceptional customer service is not just a differentiator but a necessity. This comprehensive one-day training program is designed to equip participants with the skills and insights needed to elevate their customer service standards and build lasting relationships with clients.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be empowered with a toolkit of customer service strategies, communication skills, and emotional intelligence insights to transform every customer interaction into a positive, impactful experience.

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B2C Connection Program Info Session
Jul
23

B2C Connection Program Info Session

Join us at Startup YMM on Tuesday, July 23rd, for an info session on our Business-To-Consumer (B2C) Connection Program, facilitated by local serial entrepreneur Diana Noble. This program offers a unique platform to establish direct connections with potential customers, allowing you to showcase your products or services, enhancing visibility and fostering meaningful customer engagement.

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Workforce Immigration & Support Program Employer Sessions
Jun
20

Workforce Immigration & Support Program Employer Sessions

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic and Development and Tourism

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo employers are invited to virtually learn about the new Workforce Immigration and Support Program (WISP) developed by Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT). The WISP supports local employers experiencing ongoing labour shortages by providing a fast-track to permanent residency combined with Newcomer support services. The program’s goal is to attract and retain newcomers to become long-term residents of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.

The WISP Employer Information Session will cover the following areas:

Program Background - articulate industry needs, engaged partners and process to achieve community designation

Program Benefits and Overview - understand if the program is right for your organization, including program highlights, benefits and considerations.

Program Criteria - provide details surrounding job and candidate eligibility requirements

Program Phased Launch - understand the stages of launch of this program

Program Process - explain how to access the program and the process to submit applications.

Q&A and Feedback Opportunity - allow industry to ask questions and provide feedback to the program.

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Workforce Immigration & Support Program Employer Sessions
May
16

Workforce Immigration & Support Program Employer Sessions

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic and Development and Tourism

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo employers are invited to virtually learn about the new Workforce Immigration and Support Program (WISP) developed by Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT). The WISP supports local employers experiencing ongoing labour shortages by providing a fast-track to permanent residency combined with Newcomer support services. The program’s goal is to attract and retain newcomers to become long-term residents of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.

The WISP Employer Information Session will cover the following areas:

Program Background - articulate industry needs, engaged partners and process to achieve community designation

Program Benefits and Overview - understand if the program is right for your organization, including program highlights, benefits and considerations.

Program Criteria - provide details surrounding job and candidate eligibility requirements

Program Phased Launch - understand the stages of launch of this program

Program Process - explain how to access the program and the process to submit applications.

Q&A and Feedback Opportunity - allow industry to ask questions and provide feedback to the program.

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Embracing Courageous Conversations
May
8

Embracing Courageous Conversations

This webinar is designed to support entrepreneurs and business owners in one of the trickiest things they have to face - a very difficult conversation. Whether with a team member, a partner, a vendor or a client, entrepreneurs must have challenging conversations every day. Conducting those conversations with courage, integrity, and style is key to ensuring they are successful. In this workshop, participants learn the best way to create a space where they can deliver difficult information in a way that is professional and direct so everyone feels seen, heard and respected.

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Fundamentals of Finance
Apr
23

Fundamentals of Finance

Embark on a journey to entrepreneurial excellence with RBC's immersive workshop: "Fundamentals of Finance When Starting a Business". Beyond product and sales, delve into the crucial financial aspects that distinguish good entrepreneurs from great ones. Uncover the intricacies of incorporating a business – the when and how. Discover how to strategically leverage banking services to propel business growth. Navigate the complex terrain of tax management, gaining insights on optimal timing for involving accountants and bookkeepers.

This workshop is your compass for steering through the financial landscape of entrepreneurship. RBC experts will guide you toward a comprehensive understanding of financial strategies that drive overall business success. Don't miss this opportunity to empower your business journey. Register now to secure your spot and unlock the keys to financial proficiency, propelling your venture towards sustainable growth and success.

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Workforce Immigration & Support Program Employer Sessions
Apr
18

Workforce Immigration & Support Program Employer Sessions

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic and Development and Tourism

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo employers are invited to virtually learn about the new Workforce Immigration and Support Program (WISP) developed by Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT). The WISP supports local employers experiencing ongoing labour shortages by providing a fast-track to permanent residency combined with Newcomer support services. The program’s goal is to attract and retain newcomers to become long-term residents of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.

The WISP Employer Information Session will cover the following areas:

Program Background - articulate industry needs, engaged partners and process to achieve community designation

Program Benefits and Overview - understand if the program is right for your organization, including program highlights, benefits and considerations.

Program Criteria - provide details surrounding job and candidate eligibility requirements

Program Phased Launch - understand the stages of launch of this program

Program Process - explain how to access the program and the process to submit applications.

Q&A and Feedback Opportunity - allow industry to ask questions and provide feedback to the program.

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Pitch-Up!
Apr
5

Pitch-Up!

Pitch-UP! offers Alberta-based entrepreneurs a chance to be seen by the community, practice their pitch, and get exposure to potential investors. Thank you to Alberta Innovates for making this event possible.

SCHEDULE

9:30 am – 10:00 am: Pitch competitors, sign in and get set up, networking on Remo

10:00 am – 11:30 AM: Pitchers present

11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Keynote Speaker

12:05 pm – 12:15 pm: Winners announced + Sponsor spotlight

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Perfecting Your Pitch
Mar
28

Perfecting Your Pitch

Week #3 – Creating A Compelling Elevator Pitch

​Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners, this series shares the secrets to getting customers, investors, and mentors. The series will also cover some of the best ways to access Alberta's business incubators and accelerators.

These sessions are facilitated by Craig Elias, the winner of a $1,000,000 prize in a global Billion Dollar Idea Pitch Competition, who helped one startup win two different $100,000 pitch competitions in less than 24 hours and was twice chosen as Canada’s #1 sales expert (#15 in the world) by LinkedIn.

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Watch Party! Navigating The Fundraising Landscape
Mar
27
to Mar 28

Watch Party! Navigating The Fundraising Landscape

Join us for an exclusive watch party at Startup YMM of the "Fundraising Intensive: Navigating the Fundraising Landscape" workshop by Alberta Innovates.

This workshop offers invaluable insights into navigating the complex world of fundraising for entrepreneurs and startups. Whether you're seeking funding for your innovative ideas or looking to expand your knowledge of fundraising strategies, this event is a must-attend.

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Perfecting Your Pitch
Mar
14

Perfecting Your Pitch

Week #2 - Perfecting Your Five-minute Pitch

​Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners, this series shares the secrets to getting customers, investors, and mentors. The series will also cover some of the best ways to access Alberta's business incubators and accelerators.

These sessions are facilitated by Craig Elias, the winner of a $1,000,000 prize in a global Billion Dollar Idea Pitch Competition, who helped one startup win two different $100,000 pitch competitions in less than 24 hours and was twice chosen as Canada’s #1 sales expert (#15 in the world) by LinkedIn.

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Implementing a Trade Show Mindset
Mar
13

Implementing a Trade Show Mindset

Are you prepared for the upcoming Spring Trade Show? Your trade show booth is a vital tool for promoting your products and services. It provides a unique opportunity for face-to-face interaction with potential customers and serves as a powerful marketing platform. It all begins with adopting the right trade show mindset.

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Do you have a specific skill, designation, or certification, and a passion for sharing your knowledge? We invite you to submit a workshop proposal below!