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SUMMARY:Social Media Management for Food & Beverage Brands
DESCRIPTION:📅 Date: February 26\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 2:00 PM MST\n📍 Format: Live online\n\n🔗 Register here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/social-media-management-for-food-beverage-brands-tickets-1979885889994?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/event/social-media-management-for-food-beverage-brands/
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SUMMARY:MVP Mondays - Recurring
DESCRIPTION:Spearheaded by Craig Elias\, Adam Berk\, Wendy Muise\, Andrew Browne\, and Martin L’Heureux\, MVP Mondays are typically held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mountain time (GMT -7).\n\n​The format is a series of speakers\, panels\, MVP pitch sessions and successful examples of MVP development.\n\n​The series is designed to help aspiring\, first-time\, and early-stage technology entrepreneurs and product managers accelerate the development of a successful technology product offering by learning a repeatable data-driven process to validate their value proposition\, pricing and product offering and seeing relevant examples they can see what an exceptional MVP looks like.
URL:https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/event/mvp-mondays-recurring/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260311T120000
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SUMMARY:Capital Access & Next Steps - What's Next
DESCRIPTION:Women entrepreneurs in Canada are starting and growing businesses at record levels. Nearly one-fifth of Canadian businesses are women-owned\, and access to financing tools and capital vehicles have greatly improved. Despite this\, women still represent a small share of the venture-backed founders in Canada\, average loan and equity amounts are smaller\, and access to large growth rounds continues to lag.\n\nJoin us March 11\, 2026\, at 12:00 p.m. MDT for our latest Capital Access webinar hosted by Ayo Aiyeleye from Alberta Innovates and Arielle Land from Movement51. Presenters Emily Smiley\, Executive Director at Movement51\, and Courtney Dragani\, Chief Growth Officer at Movement51 and The51\, will discuss how the capital landscape has shifted in recent years\, what has meaningfully improved\, where structural gaps remain\, and what that means in today’s more disciplined\, metrics-driven market.\n\nAll entrepreneurs\, investors\, and ecosystem partners are welcome to attend this session.\n\nAttendees will leave with practical\, forward-looking insights:\n\n 	Founders will gain clarity on how to align with current investor priorities.\n 	Investors will better understand the opportunity within the women-led venture landscape.\n\nPolicymakers and ecosystem leaders will gain perspective on where funding frameworks are working and where further refinement is needed.
URL:https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/event/capital-access-next-steps-whats-next/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260312T143000
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SUMMARY:The Business of Video Games: Commercialization and IP
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 12\, 2026\n1:00–2:30 PM (MDT) | Online Event\nTicket price: $25 CAD\n\n Register here: https://www.showpass.com/the-business-of-video-games-commercialization-and-ip-2/\n\nThis webinar explores the business side of video games\, how games are marketed\, discovered\, monetized\, and scaled; alongside a clear overview of the legal and IP considerations that protect long-term value. Learn why most games fail commercially\, how IP becomes the real asset over time\, and how early decisions around platforms\, creators\, and monetization can either unlock growth or limit future opportunities.\n\n You’ll get clarity on:\n\n 	How modern games are marketed\, monetized\, and scaled\n 	The role of platforms\, publishers\, creators\, and communities in determining success\n 	Why IP ownership and early business decisions matter more than most founders realize\n 	Key legal considerations around copyright\, trademarks\, monetization\, and creators\n\nIf you’re willing\, please share this with your members via newsletter. (Click on this  link to download a graphic for you to share) (We just ask that the promo code isn’t posted publicly on social media.)\n\n“Join Catapult Startups for an online webinar\, The Business of Video Games: Commercialization and IP on Thursday\, March 12\, 2026 (1:00–2:30 PM MST). This practical session connects commercialization and IP so developers and founders can make smarter decisions early; covering how modern games are marketed and monetized\, and the key legal basics (copyright\, trademarks\, ownership\, and contracts) that create opportunity.\n\nRegister: https://www.showpass.com/the-business-of-video-games-commercialization-and-ip-2/
URL:https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/event/the-business-of-video-games-commercialization-and-ip/
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SUMMARY:2026 High Level Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:This is our final reminder to join in for Lethbridge’s 3rd Annual High Level Innovation Conference.  You do not want to miss out on this great opportunity for learning\, connection\, and fun!  Advance your business or your innovative ideas.  Come enjoy this accessible and family friendly opportunity to see Innovation alive in your community!\n\n \n\nBIPOC Foundation is a proud sponsor of this event and we look forward to welcoming you on Friday & Saturday.  More details here – www.highlevelinnovation.com.
URL:https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/event/2026-high-level-innovation-conference/
LOCATION:Lethbridge Agri-Food Conference Centre\, 3401 Parkside Drive S\, Lethbridge\, AB\, T1J 4R3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Navigating Today’s Insurance Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical session covering current business insurance market trends\, common coverage gaps\, risk reduction strategies\, and ways hospitality and food businesses can improve insurability in today’s changing environment.\n\n📅 May 21\, 2026\n🕧 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (MT)\n💻 Online via Zoom\n\n👉 Register here:\nNavigating Today’s Insurance Market Tickets\, Thursday\, May 21  •  12:30 PM – 1:45 PM MDT | Eventbrite
URL:https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/event/navigating-todays-insurance-market/
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SUMMARY:Fundraising For Founders
DESCRIPTION:Startup Founders – this one’s for you! If you’re thinking about raising capital — or deep in the weeds trying to teach yourself how venture financing actually works — we’ve got your back.\n\n \n\n📢 Join us for the Alberta-fouced: Fundraising for Startups Course\n\n🗓️ June 1-4\, 2026\n\n🕖 7–9 PM MT | Virtual via Zoom Daily\n\n💸 FREE for Alberta residents\n\n \n\nThis course is designed specifically for Alberta-based founders navigating the early-stage funding landscape. We’ll cover:\n\n✅ How to prepare for your first raise\n\n✅ Understanding term sheets and cap tables\n\n✅ Communicating with investors\n\n✅ What’s “normal” in venture deals (and what’s not)\n\n \n\nWhether you’re exploring funding for the first time or ready to raise\, this course will give you the tools\, language\, and confidence to move forward.\n\n \n\n📍 Reserve your spot today: https://forms.gle/q2Q1AMR2TquBBtf46\n\n 
URL:https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/event/fundraising-for-startups/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260602T120000
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SUMMARY:AI for Food & Beverage Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Al for Food & Beverage Businesses_PosterTwo practical virtual sessions focused on using AI tools for restaurant and food business operations\, marketing\, customer engagement\, and business efficiency.\n\n📅 Session 1: AI for Business Management & Operations\nJune 2\, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM\n\n📅 Session 2: AI for Marketing & Customer Engagement\nJune 4\, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM\n\nWhat you’ll explore:\n\n 	AI tools for day-to-day business operations\n• Inventory and production planning\n• AI for marketing and social media\n• Creating menus\, product descriptions\, and promotional content\n• Practical tools you can start using immediately\n\n🏆 Bonus: At the end of the sessions\, we’ll host a business challenge where participants can apply what they learned and win practical prizes to support their business marketing.\n\n⚠️ Limited to 30 participants!\n\n👉 Register here:\nAI for Food & Beverage Businesses Tickets\, Multiple dates | Eventbrite\n\n 
URL:https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/event/ai-for-food-beverage-businesses/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260611T210000
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SUMMARY:Angel Investing
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in startup investing? The Alberta Venture Finance Education Series is offering a free\, virtual live-via-Zoom course this June that breaks down the fundamentals of angel investing — no experience required.\n\n \n\n📘 Angel Investing: From Thesis to Term Sheet\n\n🗓️ June 8-11\, 2026\n\n🕖 7–9 PM MT | Virtual via Zoom Daily\n\n🎓 Free for Alberta residents\n\n \n\nWe’ll cover:\n\n🔹 How venture deals work (and what’s “market”)\n\n🔹 Building your personal investment thesis\n\n🔹 Evaluating early-stage opportunities\n\n \n\nWhether you’re new to the space or looking to sharpen your approach\, this course is designed to give Albertans the tools to confidently step into the startup ecosystem.\n\n \n\n📍 Register now: https://forms.gle/LU34tUUzorJKYQBY6\n\n 
URL:https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/event/730/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260623T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260623T110000
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Manufacturing\n📅 June 23\, 2026\n💻 Online Webinar\n\nAs labour shortages continue to impact manufacturing businesses across our region and Alberta\, this session will explore how AI-driven technologies and advanced manufacturing solutions can help manufacturers improve productivity\, support workforce development\, and drive innovation.\n\nThe keynote presentation\, “AI and Advanced Manufacturing as a Solution to the Labour Gap\,” will be delivered by Subhayan Thakurta\, Applied Research Chair – Data Driven Innovation at Red Deer Polytechnic. Drawing on his expertise in innovation ecosystems\, advanced manufacturing\, artificial intelligence\, and research data management\, Subhayan will discuss practical applications of emerging technologies to address workforce challenges.\n\nThe webinar will also feature a panel discussion with:\n\n 	John Duncan\, Northern Regional Manager\, Manufacturers’ Health and Safety Association\n• Omar Kayed\, Founder and Chief Technology Officer\, FN Immersive Innovation\n\nDiscussion topics include:\n\n 	AI applications in manufacturing and operations\n• Virtual reality training solutions\n• Workplace health and safety\n• Integrating automation without compromising workplace safety\n• Workforce development and skills training\n• Improving productivity and operational efficiency\n\nRegistration Link:\nAI and Advanced Manufacturing Webinar
URL:https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/event/artificial-intelligence-advanced-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Online
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