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This Month's Issue:
Small Business & Entrepreneurship |
Small Business Week in the Capital Region
Small Business Week in 2016 is from October 17th to October 21st. There is a variety of events celebrating this week occurring both in St. Albert and the surrounding region. There will be a
Saint City Rotary Networking Event at the St. Albert Inn and Suites on Tuesday (October 18th) at 5:45 -7:00 pm. On Wednesday (October 19th) the St. Albert Library will be hosting their annual
Business Breakfast at the St. Albert Public Library at 7:30 - 9:00 am. The St. Albert Chamber of Commerce will be presenting the
2016 Small Business Awards of Distinction on October 20th, at the Arden Theatre at 6:30pm.
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce will also be hosting a number of events. There will be a "
Maximum Impact Networking" education session at the Telus World of Science from 4:00 - 5:30pm on October 17th. There will be a panel discussion on "
Building a Bigger & Better Business" at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald on October 18th, as well as a
Thought Leadership Roundtable (members only event) at World Trade Centre Edmonton on October 19th. On Friday, October 21st there will be "
High Performance Leadership" and "
Networking with a Kick!" sessions at the World Trade Centre Edmonton in the morning.
The Northern Alberta Business Incubator (NABI) will be hosting an
Oktoberfest and Scavenger hunt event for Small Business Week on October 13th, from 4:30-7:30pm at their Campbell Business Park location. This will include beer tasting and cheese pairing.
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Upcoming Events
Oct 12 - 20
Oct 12 - 15
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2016 St. Albert Business Awards of Distinction
by David Howe (
dhowe@stalbert.ca)
With the beginning of fall in our city comes small business week, celebrating the local businesses that make our community such a vibrant place to live. On Thursday October 20th, the St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce will be honouring local business stalwarts at the annual Business Awards of Distinction event held at the Arden Theatre. This year 57 businesses have been nominated for 8 distinct awards. Though our business community has many deserving stand outs, judges must work diligently to select just one winner in each of the following categories:
Business to Business-
Awarded to the business that best serves the local business community.
Marketing-
Awarded for the most innovative or effective marketing strategy.
Ignite-
Awarded to the most promising 'start-up' business in our community.
Young Entrepreneur-
Awarded to the individual who has displayed entrepreneurial spirit and successfully transformed their vision into reality for our local community.
Youth Work Experience/ Apprenticeship-
Awarded to both the business who provides invaluable work experience to the youth of our community, and the youth who has served with distinction in that role.
Community Leadership-
Awarded to the business that is most actively contributing to the benefit of our community.
Outstanding Customer Service-
Awarded to the business that best exemplifies the mantra of 'the customer comes first'.
Small Business of the Year-
Awarded to the best all around small business in our community.
Although the City of St. Albert has no official role in the judging process, we are proud to return as sponsor for the Young Entrepreneur Award. The city has a continuing goal of supporting new businesses in our community, and we believe that celebrating the achievements of these young entrepreneurs will foster and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs in our city.
Nominees for the 2016 Young Entrepreneur Award: Nicole McLean (Nicole Danielle Photography), Edward Ramsden (Enviro Masters), Gary Takhar (Rockland Landscaping Supplies LTD), and Gary Yung (Maximum Sleep Care Inc.) We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate these nominees, thank them for their contributions to our community, and wish them good luck in their pursuit of this award!
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Alberta Government Community and Regional Economic Support (CARES) Program
by Harold Pacheco (
hpacheco@stalbert.ca)
Earlier this month, the Government of Alberta announced that they would be providing $30 Million over a two-year period to promote long-term economic growth and prosperity in the province and its communities.
Eligible projects must measurably meet one or more of the following program outcomes:
- Improve local business environment and/or regional economic collaboration
- Increase support for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to grow and succeed
- Enhance support for businesses and industries that provide diversification to a community or a region, and
- Increase investment that drives high-value job creation
The grant is available under two streams:
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Community Projects (funding begins at $10,000) - About building local economic development capacity and strengthening local approaches to improving economic conditions. The scale of these projects typically benefit residents of a single community/municipality.
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Regional Projects (funding begins at $25,000) - These are collaborative approaches by communities and/or partners to achieve prosperity in a defined geographical area based on a shared economic vision for the future. The scope of these projects will start at two or more project partners and will have a positive impact beyond a single community or organization.
For those interested in applying, there are three application intake periods:
- October 1 - November 30, 2016 (inclusive)
- April 1 - May 31, 2017 (inclusive)
- TBA early 2017
For more information on the CARES program, please visit their official webpage
http://www.alberta.ca/community-regional-economic-support-program.aspx
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Don't Miss out...Dig In Gala Dinner Tickets Still Available! - Oct 14
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Commercial Cost Share Program - Beautify Your Business and Get Reimbursed
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Servus Credit Union Place - Corporate Memberships Available
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Business Spotlight On... Charmed Floral Design Inc.
Charmed Floral Design Inc.
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Mandi Lauman, owner of
Charmed Floral Design,
has a vision for how a business in the floral industry should stand out; "We want people to feel invited, and get exactly what they're looking for and maybe something more; we have lots of gift-ables: jewellery, candles, art from a local artists, and some vintage clothing. Right now we have the fall and Halloween line-up."
A mother of two, Mandi was originally looking for a location in Downtown St Albert for Charmed Floral Design, but when things didn't work out, she found a great opportunity in going back to her roots in Akinsdale; "I grew up in Akinsdale, and after driving by this location, I knew this would be the place. My kids can come here - I have a TV and Xbox in the back, and I can do my thing and still deal with them, and they can watch me and be in the environment. This is my passion; I love flowers, love arranging them, I love the people, I love my children, so let's bring it together and have my own business instead of working 9 - 5 somewhere else and never seeing my kids."
When asked what makes her business stand out in the floral industry, Mandi smiles and says it's all about making people feel welcomed: "When I go to other floral stores, people are doing routine things: order, get it done, get it to cost the least amount. We want people to walk out and feel satisfied. We don't just have cookie-cutter stuff - you want it bright, elaborate, girly, or different... we have no problem making it happen for you."
One thing that has always stood out for Mandi is the satisfaction that comes with knowing that she's been a part of her clients' special events: "Knowing that we were a part of everyone's special event is great; whether it be a birthday, wedding, funeral, you get to be a part of an important memory."
Charmed Floral Design also runs workshops: "We have coffee and snacks, tables set up with supplies, and a design up front; I'll make it with the participants, and everybody gets to make their own. They can follow my lead, or they can do what feels right for them. Everyone has their own design and leaves with something unique. Our next workshop is coming up in October, and we'll have workshops for Christmas, and maybe Valentine's Day and Mother's Day."
Charmed Floral Design Inc.
B 108 - 23 Akins Dr
St Albert, Alberta T8N 3b3
Ph: 780-569-5044
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/CHARMEDFLORALDESIGN_MANDI/
The Spotlight on Business is a monthly feature wherein we highlight a local business and learn more about what they do and how they positively contribute to the identity and economy of St. Albert. If you, or someone you know, would like to be featured in a future issue, please contact hpacheco@stalbert.ca with a brief description of the organization.
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New Businesses in St. Albert
Commercial/Industrial Businesses
A New Dawn Therapeutic Massage Inc. 780-668-7261
15 Rowland Cres
Massage Therapy
Binh's Nails 780-984-7655
210 - 975 St Albert Tr
Nails, Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing
Cheap Smokes & Cigars (OPENING SOON) 587-585-3399
42 - 11 Bellerose Dr
Retail Business of Tobacco & Smokes Products & Accessories
Enertec Insulation Ltd. 780-460-7721
115 - 190 Carleton Dr
Commercial Light Industrial Insulating Installers/Contractors
Erin Ridge Dairy Queen 780-418-2234
505 - 935 St Albert Tr
Fast Food Restaurant & Ice Cream Treats
Hair Design by Theresa Inc. 780-983-8470
20 Hebert Rd
Hair Services in Seniors Home
Mastery Massage Inc. 780-232-9556
15 Rowland Cres
Massage Therapy
Nancy Morin - Student RMT 780-280-0667
218 - 2 Hebert Rd
Massage Therapy
Nevada Place 780-459-8983
34 Nevada Pl
Property Management
Ripple Effect Wellness Centre 587-985-4300
3525 Tudor Glen Market
Acupuncture, Massage Therapy & Wellness for the Entire Family
Saviour Cafe and Bistro (OPENING SOON) 780-717-5871
50 - 24 Perron St
Ethiopian Coffee, Ethiopian Food, Canadian Food
Skyco Auto Credit Inc. 780-590-0127
106 - 25 Chisholm Ave
Automotive Finance
Synero Inc. 780-458-4109
120 - 110 Carleton Dr
Skilled Craftsmen for Commercial Repair
Wow Factor Mosaics 780-940-1578
3 - 33 Rayborn Cres
Design & Fabricate Mosaics
Home-Based Businesses
1849727 Alberta Ltd. 780-270-2271
Hardwood Flooring Installation
360 Canine Training 780-264-0640
Private Dog Training
Alphabet Kids Dayhome 780-690-2285
Dayhome
Catherine's Avon 780-569-2900
Direct Sales - Avon
EB & Ryan Cleaning Services 780-238-5328
Residential & Commercial Establishments Cleaning / Janitorial Services
Glacier Industrial Services 780-910-5558
Mobile Equipment Repair / Consulting
Katie Cho Hair 780-910-2250
Hair Salon
Khaled Al Homsi Professional Corporation 587-986-3276
General Dentist (Office Only)
Krisp Images Photography 780-288-3583
Family, Lifestyle, Wedding Photography for Edmonton & Area
Lepathy 780-819-0666
Clothing Brand, Operating Online-Only
Lords & Ladies Day Spa 780-905-3855
Nail Tech, Waxing & Relaxation Massage
Loseca Foundation 780-460-1400
Group Home
Maguire Consulting 780-975-3874
Oil & Gas Consulting & Facilitation
One Life Therapeutic Massage 587-338-3295
Massage Therapy Room
Paint to You YEG 780-686-6919
Painting Classes at People's Homes or Event Spaces / Home Office / Art Studio
St. Albert Guitar Lessons 780-298-8353
Guitar Lessons Taught in the Student's Home
Taktcl Paracord 780-266-1119
Paracord Craft Business
Tech Friendly 587-921-3117
Computer & Technology Support, Training & Repair
Terry McGovern 780-619-2250
Information Technologies Consulting
University Tree Care 780-554-5689
Tree Services, Pruning and Removals
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