Entrepreneurship

Innovation and entrepreneurial activity is vital to economic development and societal well-being. Hosted by the University of Alberta School of Business, the annual Student Business Plan Competition is a community initiative designed to encourage entrepreneurship amongst post-secondary students in Northern Alberta.

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Business enterprise plays a vital role in the economy of Alberta and Canada. The University of Alberta School of Business is committed to helping those pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors. A variety of resources are available within the Alberta School of Business and the City of Edmonton to help you get started or to develop and foster new relationships that will grow your business. Our intention is to highlight and make these resources known to the entrepreneurial community.

Alberta School of Business Entrepreneurship Resources

BCom Program Entrepreneurship & Small Business Major
The Alberta School of Business Bachelor of Commerce program offers a degree with a major in Entrepreneurship and Small Business. Contact the B.Com program office for further information.

Business Career Services - Information for Entrepreneurs

Alberta Business Family Institute (ABFI)
The Alberta Business Family Institute is dedicated to building a body of knowledge on Family Firms. The institute provides educational programs to assist family members engaged in business; promotes dialogue amongst peers in a supportive and trusting environment; and assists professionals in gaining a better understanding of the challenges unique to business families.

Canadian Centre for Social Entrepreneurship (CCSE)
The Canadian Centre for Social Entrepreneurship works with the business, government and volunteer sectors focusing on the use of entrepreneurship for social good. The centre offers community forum engagements, educational seminars and conducts research activities to advance knowledge of social entrepreneurship.

Centre for Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise (CEFE)
The mandate of the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise is to disseminate knowledge regarding the management of family enterprise through research, teaching, and service. The centre holds a special interest in the management of family enterprise in the contexts of entrepreneurialism and internationalization.

External Entrepreneurship Resources

Alberta First: Small Business Guides
A provincial, municipal and industry partnership dedicated to the promotion of business and community development in Alberta. Alberta First provides a variety of helpful documentation.

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
The Business Development Bank of Canada provides small and medium sized businesses with flexible financing, affordable consulting services and venture capital.

The Business Link
Whether you are starting a business or expanding your existing operations in Alberta, The Business Link is your first stop for business information. Where do I start? Where do I find financing? How do I write a business plan? What regulations affect my operations? How do I export beyond Canada? How do I drive traffic to my online store? Whatever business stage you are at...wherever you are located in Alberta...The Business Link has a wealth of information to help you make your business decisions. Our specialized service areas include exporting, e-business, and Aboriginal business.

The Business Link is a non-profit organization supported by the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta, and is a member of the Canada Business Network serving the needs of entrepreneurs across the country.

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WEDC)
The Western Economic Diversification Canada collaborates with organizations and other levels of government to: increase entrepreneurship in rural and urban communities; simplify the process of starting and growing a business enterprise; improve access to information and financial resources; enhance business skills, management capacity and small business leadership; support the development of networks, clusters and alliances to share knowledge, new ideas & technologies; and to improve access to emerging export markets for small business.