Building Northeast Alberta’s Workforce for Major Projects

Thursday, Feb 19 from 9:30 am to 4 pm MST
St Paul Recreation Centre - Saint Paul, AB

Keep an eye on Projectsalberta.ca to know about "Who's in the Room", and other event details.

Alberta HUB invites trades, contractors, suppliers, and workforce partners to a full-day engagement focused on preparing Northeast Alberta’s workforce and business community for upcoming Major Projects.

This event is designed to help local companies and workers understand:

• What major projects are planned in the region - provincial and municipal projects over $5 Million
• How project owners and prime contractors are sourcing sub-trades, suppliers, and services
• How to find, price, and bid on upcoming work
• Current and future labour demand, requirements, and training pathways

Attendees will hear directly from municipalities, project leads, industry reps, and workforce partners, making this a key networking and information-sharing event for anyone looking to participate in regional growth. There will also be information booths from prime factors and labour force services.

Register Today!

The Entrepreneurs Conference - all about Supporting Alberta Business Owners, Startups & entrepreneurs!

October 7 & 8, 2025
Portage College - St. Paul, Alberta

Power Up North is the premier Alberta conference designed for individuals and enterprises at every age, stage, and phase of their business journey.

This unique conference is provided by ongoing participation of dozens of regional partners, Alberta organizations and business partners.  It is a true example of working together and partnerships in action.

Register Today

Get a glimpse of farm life at Alberta Open Farm Days

August 16 - 17, 2025

Lakeland areas hosts include:

• 350 Farms
• Charlotte Lake Farms
• O-Canada Bison
• Rocky Meadows Country Getaway
• K-Cow Ranch
• Serben Farms
• Vertical Roots St. Paul
• Backroad Farmhouse
• The Gathering Place Co-op
• The Nest Cafe & Boutique
• Little Feet Homestead
• St. Paul Museum
• Caouette's & Sons Implements
• St. Paul Ag Society
• Smoky Lake Farmers' Market

Learn more about the participating locations & plan your open farm day event by visiting the website:

Farms PDF | Alberta Open Farm Days

About The Smart Start Program HERE

Entrepreneur Application HERE

Mentor Application HERE

COME MEET YOUR RURAL NEIGHBOURS

August 17 & 18, 2024

Alberta Open Farms Days is an incubator for agri-tourism and rural sustainability. We bring Albertans together through educational and experiential agricultural-based initiatives to learn about where your food comes from. As well, some of Alberta's most talented chefs and rural communities will be hosting a memorable series of farm to table culinary events that will be held around the province using Alberta farm products.

Visit https://albertaopenfarmdays.ca/ for more details

Community Futures Lakeland hosted another fantastic Lemonade Day in Bonnyville and Cold Lake, bringing joy to kids, parents, and the community.

Our young entrepreneurs gained invaluable experience in business management, setting up their stands, and interacting with customers.

We are grateful to each child for participating in the project and wish them all the best!

See you next year!

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About the Mentorship Program:

Mentorship is an opportunity for experienced business owners to give back to a new or soon-to-be business owner. The goal is to increase the likelihood of success for local aspiring entrepreneurs by providing mentoring and guidance over an 8-month timeframe. Mentorship is just one part of the program. Learn more about the SMARTstart program.

Who Should Mentor?

SMARTstart recruits Mentors who have:

• Experience running a business for more than 7 years (Retirees welcome)
• Approximately 30 hours (spread over 8 months) to volunteer their time with a new entrepreneur
• Are local to the participating Town/City are knowledgeable about business there
• Understand and value the importance of business planning

What Does a Mentor Do?

The Mentor provides support and input as the Entrepreneur builds their business acumen. The Mentor’s role is to guide, not solve problems or take on the Entrepreneur’s business dilemmas.

Over the course of the 8-month program Mentors will:

Smart Start Your Business - Entrepreneurial Training Program - CLICK FOR MORE DETAILES