Supporting Alberta Small Businesses

Community Engagement

Business Link Alberta is proud to support Alberta small businesses across the province. From urban centres to rural communities, we work alongside community partners, economic development teams, industry organizations, and service providers to help small business owners access the information, resources, and connections they need to start and grow.

You’ll find us at community events, business expos, workshops, conferences, networking sessions, and partner-led initiatives throughout the year.

Upcoming Community Engagement Opportunities

Explore upcoming events where Business Link Alberta will be participating, presenting, sponsoring, or connecting with Alberta small businesses. See you there!

Immigrant Business Expo

October 3, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Calgary

New Horizons Media Inc.

A one-day event for newcomer and refugee business owners, featuring interactive workshops, an expert panel, keynote address, marketplace and dedicated small business clinic.

Booth

5th Annual Building Inclusive Communities

October 6, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Edmonton

Action for Healthy Communtities

A one-day forum bringing together grassroots organizations and government representatives for networking, learning and discussion on sustaining impact and scaling inclusive community initiatives.

Attendee

Power UP NORTH
The Entrepreneurs Conference

October 6-7, 2026
Full Day

Athabasca

Power Up North

A two-day conference for entrepreneurs, featuring networking, hands-on workshops and practical sessions focused on cash flow, business tools, operations and sustainable growth across Northern Alberta.

Booth

Whitecourt Career and Education Expo

October 7, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Whitecourt

Alberta Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

The Whitecourt Career & Education Expo brings together students and community members to explore career paths, education opportunities, and connect with employers and organizations from across the region.

Booth

Launch Party

October 8, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Edmonton

Edmonton Unlimited

Celebrate Edmonton’s tech and innovation community at Launch Party, part of Edmonton Startup Week. Connect with entrepreneurs, innovators, and community members while enjoying live music, a DJ, food, interactive activations, and plenty of opportunities to make new connections.

Attendee

YWCA: A Women’s Entrepreneurial Summit!

October 21, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Calgary

Women’s Economic Prosperity

Connect, learn, and build your network at YWCA Calgary’s Women’s Entrepreneurial Summit, featuring entrepreneur panels, practical workshops, resources, coaching, and networking for women at all stages of business.

Booth

IndigiRise Pitch Night
& Networking

September 2, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Edmonton

Edmonton Unlimited

Hear live pitches from Indigenous entrepreneurs, connect with community members and ecosystem partners, and enjoy an evening of networking, awards, food and conversation.

Attendee

Grande Prairie Renaissance Faire

September 4, 2026
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Grande Prairie

Lore & Legends Guild

The Grande Prairie Renaissance Faire brings together performers, artisans, vendors, and visitors for a weekend of medieval-themed entertainment, activities, and community fun.

Attendee

Province-Wide Reach

Business Link Alberta’s province-wide reach includes engagement opportunities in Northern Alberta, Central Alberta, Southern Alberta, the Calgary region, the Edmonton region, First Nations Reserves, rural communities, and virtual events serving audiences across the province.

*Reporting period: April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026

Engagement by the Numbers

Over the period from April 2025 to March 2026, Business Link Alberta has connected with entrepreneurs and small business owners through events, presentations, partnerships with other organizations, and educational programming across Alberta.

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Invite Business Link Alberta to Speak

Looking to add valuable information for entrepreneurs and small business owners at your next event?

Business Link Alberta can support your event in a variety of ways, including:

Short 15-minute introductions to Business Link Alberta and our free services
Presentations and workshops of up to one hour on topics such as small business startup basics or market research for entrepreneurs
Informational booths where attendees can learn about our free programs, services, and resources
Attendance at entrepreneur-focused events to connect with Alberta’s small business community

Whether you’re hosting a conference, workshop, networking event, classroom session, or community event, we’d be happy to explore how we can get involved.

Complete our Engagement Request Form to get started.

Engagement Request

Interested in having Business Link Alberta participate in your event?

Business Link Alberta in Action

See how our team connects with entrepreneurs, partners, and communities across Alberta through events, workshops, conferences, networking opportunities, and community engagement activities.

The Canadian Immigrant Fair in Calgary provided a great opportunity to connect with newcomers, aspiring entrepreneurs and community members exploring business ownership in Alberta.

BLA The Hiring Fair hosted by the Association des Entrepreneurs Afro-Canadiens (ACANEA) in Edmonton.

Supporting small business owners during Money Talks in Medicine Hat, AB

Our Digital Marketing Strategist visited the Lilac Festival in Calgary to connect with local businesses and entrepreneurs.

Learning from local entrepreneurs at Money Talks in Old, AB.

Business Link strategists recently attended the Collaborate-ING-ON Marketing workshop at the Canadian Tractor Museum in Westlock, AB.

Business Link Alberta connecting with Alberta small businesses at the Entrepreneur Forum for Newcomers in Edmonton, AB.

Representing Business Link Alberta at Purchase with Purpose, a sustainable procurement networking event hosted by the City of Edmonton, one of our ecosystem partners.

Creating networking opportunities at our Small Business Week event in Edmonton, AB.

Roundtable hosted by Business Link Alberta in Airdrie, where our team joined economic development leaders, entrepreneur support organizations and community partners.

Our client services manager recently attended the Black to the Future (BTF) Summit in Edmonton.

Our team members spent the day connecting with newcomers, community partners, and service providers at the Newcomer Fair hosted by Career Fair Canada.

Follow Along

Want to see more of Business Link Alberta in the community? Follow us on social media for event highlights, partner updates, and stories from across the province.

Hosted Events and Webinars

In addition to participating in community events across the province, Business Link Alberta hosts events, webinars, and learning opportunities designed to support Alberta small businesses at every stage.

Explore our upcoming sessions to learn about business planning, market research, startup steps, available resources, and other practical topics for starting or growing a business.

Our services are funded by Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), a federal agency within the Innovation, Science and Economic Development department and provincially by the Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade and Immigration.