Alberta Women Entrepreneurs has grown and adapted to the ever-evolving needs of women entrepreneurs in Alberta. We believe it is essential for women in business to build connections, capacity and capital.

AWE helps women build connections with other entrepreneurs and experts by keeping you up-to-date with the most recent seminars, events, training sessions and conferences. We strive to bring capacity-building solutions to your business so you can develop and strengthen the skills, instincts, abilities, processes and resources that you need to survive, adapt, and thrive in a fast-changing world. At AWE, we provide access to capital through our lending programs and we report the news of when capacity is being made for women entrepreneurs.

Please read how we are creating connections, capacity and capital in our most recent newsletter.

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Join us for the 10th Annual Awards!

Each year, AWE celebrates and honors exceptional women entrepreneurs at the AWE Awards. Nominated by their peers, these inspirational women are achieving growth and success in business and making an impact on the economy and their community. Follow us on Social for exciting updates on the upcoming Awards celebrations! @awebusiness

We are proud to announce this year's AWE Awards Nominees!

2022 award Nominees

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Did you know that AWE provides free advising services to women entrepreneurs in Alberta? An AWE Business Advisor can help you talk through your business strategy, your delivery model, and how to manage cash flow. They can also delve into marketing, talk about mindset management, connect you with other resources, and more!

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News and Tips for Entrepreneurs

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You’ve Received Your Business Loan, Now What? 2022 AWE Awards: Nominees Announced

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EDMONTON, AB –Alberta women entrepreneurs proved to be unstoppable in their efforts to better the world. Today, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is recognizing those efforts by naming nominees across four categories in its annual AWE Awards.

How to Create a More Inclusive Workplace

As a business owner, the way you choose to communicate with your customer base is just one half of the coin. The tone that you set with your team behind the scenes is just as important to your success. Not only will an inclusive workplace create an environment where your employees feel comfortable and welcome, but research shows that organizations who make it a priority are more innovative and successful than their counterparts.

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