Community Futures Entre-Corp Business Development

10/14/2026

Thinking about financing your business but not sure where to start?

Business Advisor Jordan Pomrenke will be taking part in an panel discussion tomorrow hosted by our friends at Business Link Alberta focused on helping entrepreneurs understand what lenders need to see before approving financing.

From business plans and cash flow projections to determining the right amount of funding and preparing for lender questions, this session will provide real-world insights from professionals who review financing applications every day.

If you're looking to grow, invest, innovate, or expand, you won't want to miss this conversation.

Thinking about financing your business? A little preparation can go a long way.

Join us for Preparing Your Business for Financing, a free virtual panel discussion with lending professionals from BDC, Community Futures Entre-Corp, and ATB.

We’ll explore what lenders generally look for, how to determine how much financing you need, the role of your business plan and financial projections, and what can strengthen or weaken a financing request.

📅 October 15
⏰ 12:00 p.m.
💻 Online
🎟️ Free

Whether you’re looking for financing now or simply want to better understand the process for the future, this session can help you prepare for conversations with potential lenders.

Register Now: https://businesslink.ca/event/preparing-your-business-for-financing/

10/12/2026

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the people and partnerships that make our communities such a wonderful place to live, work, and grow.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us! 🦃🍁

10/08/2026

Thinking about opening, buying, or expanding a business? Before you sign a lease or invest in a property, learn what you need to know about permits, zoning, approvals, and potential costs.

Join us and the City of Medicine Hat for a practical guide to selecting the right location, conducting due diligence, and avoiding expensive surprises along the way.

Make your next business decision with confidence. Register today at https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/before-you-sign-a-practical-guide-to-business-permits-in-medicine-hat.

10/07/2026

🪏 Have a community infrastructure project in mind?

The Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Local Impact Stream could provide $250,000 to $1 million in non-repayable funding for shovel-ready projects that strengthen communities and local economies across the Prairies.

Eligible projects may include:
✅ Community buildings and public spaces
✅ Recreation and cultural facilities
✅ Innovation hubs and economic development assets
✅ Downtown and community improvements

Priority will be given to projects that are ready to build, have confirmed funding partners, and demonstrate lasting community impact.

A future intake is expected later this fiscal year. Now is the time to get your project ready.

Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/services/funding/build-communities-strong-fund.html

Funding for municipal and not-for-profit organizations to build or improve community infrastructure that advances economic development.

10/02/2026

After a successful 2024 conference, the City of Brooks is once again bringing together community leaders, employers, and changemakers to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping rural immigration.

Join the conversation, share ideas, and help build stronger communities for the future.

🎟️ Register now! Early bird registration ends October 2nd: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/seeds-of-change-rural-immigration-conference

09/30/2026

Today, we pause to reflect, listen, and learn as we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We honour the resilience of Indigenous Peoples, remember the children who never came home, and acknowledge the lasting impacts of the residential school system.

Our office is closed today as we join communities across Canada in recognizing this important day. 🧡

09/29/2026

Thinking about entering the defence sector or growing your presence within it?

Hear directly from Elliot Hewitt (Prairies Economic Development Canada), Pamela Pilsner (BDC ), and Cal Koskowich (National Research Council Canada) as they share funding opportunities, business supports, and programs designed to help Canadian companies innovate, scale, and pursue new opportunities in the defence and security sector.

🎟️ Get your tickets today and discover what resources are available to help your business grow. Only 3 days left to take advantage of early bird pricing. https://entre-corp.albertacf.com/dgf

09/24/2026

From advanced diagnostics and medical therapies to international defence research partnerships, Susan Rowsell has helped advance Canada's defence science capabilities through Defence Research and Development Canada's biological defence research program since 2005.

Join the Chief Scientist at Suffield Research Centre as she shares how cutting-edge research, strategic partnerships, and more than $1 billion in modernization investments are helping shape the future of Canada's defence capabilities.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now. Secure your spot at the Defence Growth Forum. https://entre-corp.albertacf.com/dgf

09/21/2026

What does the future hold for CFB Suffield?

Few people are better positioned to answer that question than Mike Onieu.

With experience as both Commander of CFB Suffield and now CFB Suffield Futures Project Officer, Onieu brings a unique perspective on the base's evolution and future opportunities.

At the Defence Growth Forum, he'll explore current initiatives, future possibilities, and CFB Suffield's potential to drive innovation, collaboration, and growth in Canada's defence sector.

Whether you're in industry, government, research, or entrepreneurship, this session offers a unique look at the future of defence in Southeast Alberta.

🎟️ Don't miss the opportunity to hear from one of the key voices shaping that future. Get your tickets today - early bird pricing ends Sept. 30th. https://entre-corp.albertacf.com/dgf

09/21/2026

Congratulations to Cypress County on the launch of its new brand! Here's to a fresh look, a strong identity, and the start of a BIG new chapter for the community.