When a member of the community does well, he or she impacts the community positively as a result of their success. Successful members of the community inspire others, motivate others, hire others, train others, create opportunities for others, donate to worthy community causes, and pay taxes to enable government to fund vital services such as education, health and infrastructure.
Most business success is guided and supported by an experienced, savvy, and more successful business owner called a mentor. This is why Alberta Government funded immigrant business mentorship program provided by Business Link will be coming back to help immigrant business owners, MLA David Shepherd shared at the business forum on May 23, 2014. Every business require a business license to operate in Edmonton, is another important information that was shared at the business forum.
Key stakeholders in 107 Avenue area of Edmonton; MLA David Shepherd’s Office, North Edge Business Association, Business Link, City of Edmonton, ATB Financial, and Reach Edmonton, came together on May 23, 2018, at Diversity Centre, to promote information on programs, support, and services available, to people of African descent to help develop, and expand their businesses, as well as, provide advise and answer questions.
Business cards of the main speakers, and organizations were left for pickup at the reception of Diversity Centre, second floor, 10510 107 Avenue, Edmonton. Topics discussed include; business loans, business startup support, and information, business grants, business license, and business working space.
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