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 Are you a passionate Indigenous woman living in Maskwacis who is looking to start a business, or take your current small business to the next level?

Dates: Every Wednesday, April 19th - June 7th

Time:  6 pm to 9 pm

AWE is committed to providing women the knowledge, tools, and networks they need to establish and grow their business. The program offers an 8-module course with workbooks & journals to help draft your business plan. A laptop is not needed.

AWE provides women entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and networks needed to start and scale successful businesses. Through AWE, women entrepreneurs participate in a facilitated entrepreneurship program supplemented with localized content, as well as networking and mentorship opportunities. 

Local experts will guide participants through weekly learning discussions that will include success stories, real life examples and discussion on starting a business, operations, marketing, finance and what to do once your business plan is ready.  The program equips women with the tools needed to create and grow their own businesses, raise capital, and effectively network with other successful business owners.

Deadline: April 17th, 2023

For more information please contact:

Charlene Bruno, Facilitator at: cbruno@ualberta.net

Kiran Sagoo, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs at: kiran.sagoo@awebusiness.com

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