The federal government is investing over $25.5 million, through PrairiesCan and the Jobs and Growth Fund, in 15 Calgary and area businesses to scale-up and create new opportunities for job seekers. In total, the initiatives are expected to help support 800+ jobs, and assist businesses to access the talent, technology, and resources they need to […]
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MP Chahal Announces Two Projects to Build Capacity of Women Entrepreneurs and Investors in Alberta
Today George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced a federal investment of almost $900,000 for two Calgary-based initiatives focused on growing small businesses through targeted supports for women entrepreneurs and investors. The Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association is receiving $375,630 to launch a new business incubator program for immigrant women […]
Energy Transition Centre Officially Opens For Business
This week the Energy Transition Centre (ETC) welcomed the energy industry, researchers, and investors into their new downtown Calgary space. The centre will support the research and development of new energy technologies while accelerating the commercialization of promising innovations by supporting new startups. This one-of-a-kind initiative nurtures, improves and steers emerging energy transition technologies into […]