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!

Strathmore Medieval Faire

August 21, 2026
4:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Strathmore

Medieval Faires Canada

The Strathmore Medieval Faire & Artisan Market brings medieval history to life with live entertainment, family activities, an artisan marketplace, food vendors

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Canadian Immigrant Newcomer Fair

August 21, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Calgary

Canadian Immigrant Magazine

The Calgary Canadian Immigrant Newcomer Fair is a free event connecting newcomers with resources and opportunities related to careers, education, and settlement as they build their future in Canada.

Booth

The Barn
Artisan Market

August 23, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Calgary

Shawnessy Barn

The Barn Artisan Market brings together local makers, creators, and small businesses in a welcoming community market featuring handcrafted, locally made products.

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ACANEA Career Fair

August 29, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Edmonton

Afro-Canadian
Entrepreneurs Association

The ACANEA Career Fair connects job seekers, employers, entrepreneurs, and community organizations to explore employment opportunities, build professional connections, and access resources.

Booth

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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Community Events Attended

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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.

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.

Visiting NABI Northern Alberta Business Incubator Society (NABI) Community BBQ & Open House in St. Albert, AB.

Our team member recently facilitated a workshop at the High River Library.

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.