ALBERTA WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS.
Come as you are. Build as you go.
AWE is where women entrepreneurs find confidence, capital, community, and the clarity to move forward.
You’ve got the drive. We’ve got the tools. Let’s build something that lasts.
Business.
But make it bold.
For 30 years, AWE has been the place where women find guidance without gatekeeping, mentorship without ego, and real support that respects the realities of building a business.
When you show up with ambition, we show up with clarity, support, and a network that moves the needle. Entrepreneurship is a radical act and when women have the right tools and people behind them, they build boldly.
This is the decade of women in business, and we’re leading it together.
Wherever you are in your business journey, there’s a place for you here.
EMERGING FOUNDER
You’ve got an idea — and maybe your first customers, revenue, or proof that you’re onto something. Whether you’re validating your concept or starting to gain traction, AWE helps you turn early momentum into a clear roadmap with coaching, community, and guidance that cuts through the noise.
GROWTH-ORIENTED ENTREPRENEUR
Your business is rolling. Now you want strategy, systems, smarter scaling, and a community that gets the grind.
ESTABLISHED LEADER
You’ve built success. Now you’re ready for the next chapter: reinvention, mentorship, impact, or leadership that goes deeper than titles.
Not sure where you’re at?
That’s fine! Answer a few questions and we’ll point you toward the AWE programs that match your ambitions, whether you’re starting, growing, or reinventing.
Funding that moves you forward.
You’ve got goals. We’ve got capital designed to help you reach them.
AWE offers business loans built specifically for women entrepreneurs in Alberta, with guidance, clarity, and people who want to see you succeed. You belong in this room.
With an AWE loan, you get:
Capital to stabilize or scale
Flexible financing designed for early-stage and growing businesses
Support through the application and repayment process
A partner who understands both ambition and lived reality
Funding that fuels the future you’re building
If you’re ready to grow, we’re ready to back you.
Build skills. Gain clarity. Grow with confidence.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Our programs are designed to meet you exactly where you are and help you grow with intention.
24/7 Learning Resources
LEARNING SERIES
Our expert-led sessions are built for women who want clarity
and progress. Join quick, practical webinars to learn the essentials fast, or dive into Learning Labs for hands-on guided work.
POWERED
A PODCAST BY AWE
AWE’s original podcast celebrating Alberta’s women
entrepreneurs; their grit, insight, and impact.
THE ALBERTA WOMEN IN BUSINESS JOURNAL
Your go-to blog for strategic insights, founder stories,
and the trends driving Alberta’s women-built economy.
THE MONTHLY
A bold, curated roundup of insights, opportunities, and stories shaping the future of women in business across Alberta delivered straight to your inbox.
You don’t have to build alone.
Entrepreneurship is bold, but it’s not meant to be solitary. AWE’s community gives you connection, collaboration, and spaces to grow alongside other women who understand the journey.
Inside the AWE Community
Membership: with networking, on-demand knowledge, and conversations
Events & Meetups: in-person with Alberta energy
Awards & Recognition: defining success for yourself
AWE Summit: leadership, learning, and visibility
Let’s build your next chapter – together.
Choose the path that matches where you are today. Not sure where you are at yet?
What’s happening now.
