Starting and growing a business can be challenging, but women entrepreneurs in Alberta have access to a range of resources designed to support their success. This list highlights key organizations offering mentorship, funding, and educational opportunities to help women entrepreneurs thrive at every stage of their journey.
Business Advisory & Mentorship
Business Link
We are a non-profit organization that helps Alberta’s small businesses & entrepreneurs start & thrive.
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
Provides mentorship, training programs, and funding to women entrepreneurs in Alberta.
The Forum (formerly Forum for Women Entrepreneurs)
A national community that provides mentorship, networking, and business education for women entrepreneurs.
Women’s Presidents Organization (WPO)
A peer advisory organization for women business owners leading multi-million-dollar companies.
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO)
A global movement dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and celebrating women in business.
Financial Support & Funding
BDC – Women Entrepreneurs Initiative
Offers financing and advisory services tailored for entrepreneurs, including specific programs for women.
FACE (Federation of African Canadian Economics)
Offers financial support and business mentorship for Black entrepreneurs in Canada.
ATB Financial (Women by ATB Program)
Provides specialized banking and business support for women entrepreneurs in Alberta.
TD Bank (Women in Banking Program)
Offers programs and financial services tailored for women in leadership and business.
Community Futures Treaty 7
Provides loans and business support to Indigenous entrepreneurs in Alberta.
Indian Business Corporation
Supports Indigenous-owned businesses with financing and advisory services.
Education, Research & Policy Advocacy
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH)
A national network connecting women entrepreneurs to research, resources, and opportunities.
Canada Business Benefits Finder
Find funding, grants, loans, and other financial support for your business.
The Diversity Institute
Focuses on advancing inclusive innovation and economic development through research and partnerships.
Pestun Consulting
A consulting firm specializing in women’s economic advancement and business strategies.
The Finance Cafe Podcast
A podcast dedicated to financial literacy and business education for women entrepreneurs.
Webinar Recording
Breaking Barriers: Women Leading Change
If you missed our recent webinar, Breaking Barriers: Women Leading Change, featuring Shannon Pestun, you can watch the full recording here:
Shannon discusses the challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurs, the importance of financial literacy, and how we can collectively push for change in the business world.
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