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Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Refers to anything related to supporting and showcasing Alberta’s immigrant business communities

Black Entrepreneur Spotlight: Abby and Ayo Aiyeleye

Introducing the Owners of Clavis Studio: Abby and Ayo Aiyeleye Introducing Abby and Ayo Aiyeleye, the innovative minds behind Clavis Studio. With a keen eye for the transformative power of technology in the interior design industry, they ...

New Beginnings for Black Youth in Edmonton

Positive youth development programs help strengthen young people’s sense of identity, belief in the future, and self-efficacy while also providing opportunities for economic empowerment. Business Link is honored and excited to be a part of the ANZA Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, ...

Choosing Between Sole Proprietorship vs Incorporation

Deciding on a business structure is one of the more important decisions you’ll make as an entrepreneur. Regardless of whether you’re starting a new business or looking to grow, the business structure you choose should be a reflection of ...

Celebrating our First-Ever Pitch Competition Winners

On March 23, 2021, we hosted our first-ever Pitch Competition. This competition was an exclusive platform for Indigenous and immigrant small businesses to pitch their business, connect with other Indigenous and immigrant small businesses and entrepreneurs, and win amazing cash ...

Client Feature: Big Foot Logistics Inc.

Our monthly Immigrant Entrepreneurship Newsletter features some of the incredible immigrant entrepreneurs in Alberta that we support, like entrepreneurs and  Thembi and Nkululeko Danisa and their business Big Foot Logistics Inc. We spoke with them about their business and ...

Celebrating Black History Month at Business Link

While Business Link supports entrepreneurs of all backgrounds and cultures, we acknowledge that Black entrepreneurs are an underserved population when it comes to starting and growing a business in Alberta. During this month of Black History, Business Link would ...

Exploring Immigration & Entrepreneurship in Canada

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on businesses, operations, and travel around the world, including in Canada. Immigration will, however, remain a priority and be key to Canada’s economic recovery in the months and years ahead. If ...

Client Feature: Art Sewing and Tailoring Inc.

Our monthly Immigrant Entrepreneurship Newsletter features some of the incredible immigrant entrepreneurs in Alberta that we work with, like Esmat Bayat and his business Art Sewing and Tailoring Inc. We spoke with Esmat about his journey and experience as an ...

Client Feature: The Spice Joint Jamaican Café

Our monthly Immigrant Entrepreneurship Newsletter features some of the incredible immigrant entrepreneurs in Alberta that we work with, like Isis and Dwain from the Spice Joint Jamaican Café in Jasper National Park. We spoke with them about their journey and ...

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