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Learn about defence procurement opportunities, required certifications and security requirements and more.
Selling to the Canadian Military

Learn about:

Defence procurement opportunities
What defence contractors are looking for
Required certifications and security requirements
Bring your questions to this interactive live session.

Please contact Susan at edpinfo@mts.net to request accessibility accommodations to attend this webinar.

Pricing is one of the hardest decisions for a business owner. Price too high and customers won't buy. Price to low and your business risks losing all its profit. So how can you consistently find a balance that encourages market demand and safeguards your company's bottom line?

Join us for this lunch-hour session to discover how you can develop a solid pricing blueprint that eliminates the guesswork! 

Learn how to build prices that cover costs, generate profit, reflect your company’s unique value, and respond to market realities.

Date: September 17, 2026

Time: 12pm - 1pm SK (CST), 1pm - 2pm MB

Location: this is a virtual session

This course is open to businesses located in SK and MB Community Futures regions.

Join us online for the Meridian Community Futures Annual General Meeting and learn more about the work happening across our region.

Thursday, September 17, 2026
1:00 PM

Online via Microsoft Teams
Join the meeting:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/230773728129552...
Meeting ID: 230 773 728 129 552
Passcode: jd7Dw26f

We hope you can join us!

Join us online for an insightful session all about the Role of a Chair. Whether you're stepping up to lead a meeting or just curious about what it takes to guide a group smoothly, this event’s for you! Expect practical tips, real-world examples, and a friendly vibe. Don’t miss out on learning how to keep things on track and make every meeting count!

Participants who complete this session will recieve a certificate of completion from the Panwest Leadership Institute.

To register, please visit: https://NorthwestandSagehillRoleofChair.eventbrite.ca

We are back!

Join us for the first meeting of the 2026-27 Prince Albert Business HUB. These meetings are about entrepreneurs helping each other. Come share your business stories, make connections and grab your lunch at the same time. (attendees are responsible for their own lunch costs) Open to all interested in the Small Business Community of the PACF service area.

Each meeting will have a short presentation on a topic that relates to small business. Carolyn Carleton will be attending this session to discuss "Getting Back in the Groove" with fall upon us. She will also discuss the upcoming workshop in partnership with PACF and Entrepreneurs with Disabilities.

Please RSVP so we can give the facility owner a heads up on numbers attending. No charge to attend, only the cost of your lunch.

In this practical webinar, participants will learn the difference between cash flow and profit, why both are important, and how understanding these concepts can help keep a business financially healthy. This session is ideal for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners who want a clearer understanding of how money moves through their business.

Speaker

Jordan Brown, CPA, CA
Private Business Advisor

Jordan works with private businesses to help them better understand their finances and make informed business decisions. He is known for explaining financial topics in a practical and easy-to-understand way.

Thursday, September 24, 2026
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

To register, please visit: https://Cashflowvsprofit.eventbrite.ca

Learn the fundamentals about AI!

This one-hour workshop is your fast-track introduction to the world of AI: what it is, where it came from, how it works, and why it matters now more than ever. We’ll break down key concepts like Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Generative AI in plain language. You’ll learn how AI models are trained, what tools are already transforming industries, and where AI’s potential and limitations lie. We'll also discuss what it means to use AI responsibly and how you can stay ahead in this rapidly evolving space.

Date: September 24, 2026

Time: 12pm - 1pm SK, 1pm - 2pm MB

Location: this is a virtual session

This course is open to businesses located in SK and MB Community Futures regions.

Hosted by Community Futures Beaver River and made possible through our partnership with NACCA, this event is about connection, opportunity, and celebrating what’s growing in our region; including showcasing Tanya Fisher's new business Mystic Journey Healing and Event Centre .

What to expect:

• Local vendors selling their products
• Community organizations sharing supports for business owners
• Small business panel + guest speakers
• Traditional Indigenous dance and painted Ojibwe horses
• A tipi space with an Elder sharing traditional teachings
• Wagon rides and nature walks exploring the healing properties of the land
• Food, connection, and networking throughout the day

Whether you are:

• A vendor looking to sell your products
• A community organization supporting entrepreneurs
• Or a community member wanting to connect and learn

There is a place for you here.

Register below:

Vendors: https://forms.gle/shA7k4x89SXTQEU58

Community Organizations: https://forms.gle/uHLomWGgLTUMpBbL8

General Admission: https://forms.gle/ENurdbVKPxtDFRn28

Free tax help for your small business - Liaison Officer Service for small business owners and self-employed individuals.

When you're a small business owner or self-employed individual, it can be a challenge trying to meet the needs of your customers and still manage all of your other business responsibilities, such as bookkeeping and filing taxes. Fortunately, there are free resources to help you.

Come learn how to take advantage of free in-person tax-related help through the Canada Revenue Agency's Liaison Officer service.

For more information visit: canada.ca/cra-liaison-officer

Get funding-ready with practical tips for grants, sponsorships, fundraising and building long-term financial sustainability.

Designed for community organizations and non-profits, this practical session explores how to become funding-ready and build a stronger approach to securing financial support. Participants will learn the foundations of grant readiness and grant writing, explore fundraising and sponsorship opportunities, identify potential funding sources, and develop strategies for building long-term financial sustainability.

To reigster, please visit: https://InpersoneventWatrous.eventbrite.ca

Celebrate Small Business Week aboard the Wheatland Express with an evening of connection, conversation, and women in business.
As part of Small Business Week 2026, join us aboard the Wheatland Express in Wakaw, Saskatchewan for an inspiring evening of connection, conversation, and community at Women on Track: Women in Business Networking Event.

This special event will bring together women from across the Sagehill Region for a unique networking experience featuring a panel of strong women in business from Wakaw. Our featured panelists will be revealed soon.

Whether you are a business owner, side hustler, aspiring entrepreneur, community leader, or simply someone looking to connect with like-minded women, this evening is designed to inspire conversation, encourage collaboration, and build meaningful connections.

Guests will enjoy:
• A live women in business panel discussion
• Networking and community connection
• Snacks and refreshments
• A unique experience aboard the Wheatland Express train in Wakaw

Come listen, learn, connect, and celebrate the power of women supporting women in business and leadership during Small Business Week.

Date: October 19th, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Wheatland Express, Wakaw, SK

To register, please visit: https://WomenonTrack.eventbrite.ca

Presented by Community Futures Sagehill & Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS).

When you are running a small business, it is easy to become so focused on customers, deadlines, bookkeeping, marketing, and getting through the week that you rarely have time to step back and look at the business as a whole.

This hands-on, 3-hour workshop gives you that time.

Optional:

***Carolyn will be available after the session to provide one-on-one guidance until 2:30pm.

Light Lunch will be provided.

Hosted by Prince Albert & District Community Futures during Small Business Week and facilitated by Carolyn Carleton, Organizational Strategist, this workshop will guide you through a practical review of your business.

Entrepreneurs with Disability Clients and PACF Clients may apply to PACF to have a portion of their FEE reimbursed upon confirmation of payment and attendance to the session.

What Is Working? What Is Not? What Needs to Change?

Throughout the workshop, you will examine the different areas that contribute to a healthy and sustainable small business, including:

Business structure and operations
Roles and responsibilities
Systems and processes
Marketing and communications
Customers and opportunities
Financial sustainability
Time and capacity
Priorities and future direction

You will identify what is already working well and should be strengthened, where your business may be experiencing gaps or inefficiencies, and what changes could have the greatest positive impact.

This Is a Working Session

This workshop is designed to be practical.

Using guided exercises and a workbook, you will apply what you are learning directly to your own business. Rather than leaving with a list of ideas, you will develop priorities and create a realistic 90-day action plan for your business.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs at different stages of business. Whether you have been operating for one year or twenty, it can be valuable to periodically step back, reassess, and make sure the way you are operating still supports where you want to go.

About the Facilitator

Carolyn Carleton is an Organizational Strategist who works with businesses and organizations to bring clarity to complex challenges, strengthen internal structures, improve communication, and create practical strategies for moving forward.

Her approach combines strategic thinking with practical implementation, helping business owners move beyond identifying problems to determining what they can realistically change.

Give yourself three focused hours away from the daily demands of running your business.

Step back. Take a closer look. Decide what needs to change. Then build a plan to move forward.

This workshop is generously subsidized by Prince Albert & District Community Futures and the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program, helping to make practical business development and strategic planning resources more accessible to local entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Maximum 20 participants

This one-hour workshop will help you to identify your key productivity pain points and discover AI tools specifically designed to address them.  You’ll learn how to create a personalized AI toolkit that integrates seamlessly with your existing workflow.

Date: October 21, 2026

Time: 12pm - 1pm SK, 1pm - 2pm MB

Location: this is a virtual session

This course is open to businesses located in SK and MB Community Futures regions.

Did you know the Government of Canada is one of the largest buyers of goods and services in the country? Every year, billions of dollars in contracts are awarded to businesses across Canada, including many small and medium-sized enterprises.

In this webinar, representatives from Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) will introduce entrepreneurs and business owners to federal procurement opportunities and explain how businesses can begin supplying goods and services to the Government of Canada.

Participants will learn:

• How the Government of Canada buys goods and services
  • Where to find federal contracting opportunities
  • How to register and prepare your business to sell to government
  • Tools and resources to help small businesses navigate the procurement process

This session is ideal for entrepreneurs and businesses interested in expanding their customer base through government contracting.

To register, please visit: https://Canadabuys.eventbrite.ca

Creating great Reels doesn’t require expensive equipment, professional video experience, or hours of your time. It starts with understanding what makes people stop scrolling and having a simple plan for what to create. Join this session to learn how to create engaging short-form videos that showcase your business, connect with your audience, and build your brand.

This virtual lunch and learn will cover:

What makes people stop and watch: simple techniques for creating stronger hooks and keeping viewers interested.
What to create: easy, repeatable Reel ideas that work for almost any small business.
How to film it: practical tips for capturing better video with your phone, including framing, lighting, B-roll, and talking to camera.
How to use trends: when and how to use trending audio, formats, and ideas without losing your brand personality.
A simple Reel formula: learn how to take an idea from Hook → Content → Call to Action without overcomplicating the process.
You’ll leave with practical ideas and a simple framework you can start using right away to create better short-form video for your business.

Date: October 28, 2026

Time: 12pm - 1pm SK (CST), 1pm - 2pm MB

Location: this is a virtual session

This course is open to businesses located in SK and MB Community Futures regions.

The six Community Futures offices located in southern, eastern SK and southern, western MB have partnered to host our first ever conference for entrepreneurs and business owners in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. It will take place in Moosomin, SK.

• Community Futures Sunrise - Weyburn, SK
• Community Futures Ventures - Yorkton, SK
• East Central Development Corp - Broadview, SK
• Community Futures Westman - Brandon, MB
• Community Futures Triple R - Morris, MB
• Community Futures Parkland - Grandview, MB

There will be a networking social on Sunday evening from 7 - 9 pm with the conference taking place on Monday, November 2nd in the Mike Schwean Arena in Moosomin, SK. 

Please visit the event link for full details and registration: https://twoprovincesonevision.eventbrite.ca 

Interested to selling products online, but not sure where to begin?

Join us for this informative 1-hour session where we'll break down the entire process of launching an online store in simple steps, from setting up your products and choosing the right platform to accepting payments and arranging shipping. 

This is a session you won't want to miss!

Date: November 4, 2026

Time: 12pm - 1pm (CST)

Location: this is a virtual session

This course is open to businesses located in SK and MB Community Futures regions.

Looking to increase the number of great reviews your company receives? Or maybe you want to learn how to handle bad reviews like a pro! 

Join us for this lunch-hour virtual session where you'll learn simple ways to ask for more reviews, and how to respond to both good and negative feedback from your customers in a professional way. This session will give you steps to follow so you can build trust with customers and establish (or improve!) your online reputation.

Date: November 18, 2026

Time: 12pm - 1pm (CST)

Location: this is a virtual session

This course is open to businesses located in SK and MB Community Futures regions.

Understanding human rights helps employers prevent workplace issues, support employees, and create respectful work environments.

Join representatives from the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission for an informative session designed for business owners, managers, and employees. This webinar will provide practical information about workplace rights and responsibilities under Saskatchewan legislation.

Participants will learn about:

• The role of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
  • Employer and employee rights and responsibilities
  • Discrimination and harassment in the workplace
  • Workplace accommodation
  • Creating inclusive and respectful work environments

This session is ideal for small business owners, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees who want to build positive and compliant workplaces.

To register, please visit: https://Humanrightsintheworkforce.eventbrite.ca

Free tax help for your small business - Liaison Officer services for small business owners and self-employed individuals.

When you are a small business owner or a self-employed individual, it can be a challenge trying to meet the needs of your customers and still manage all of your other business responsibilities, such as bookkeeping and filing taxes. Fortunately, there are free resources to help you.

Come learn how to take advantage of free in-person tax-related help through the Canada Revenue Agency's Liaison Officer services. 

For more information visit canada.ca/car-liaison-officer

Join us online for a laid-back session where we break down the key legal duties every board member should know. Whether you're new to the board scene or just want a refresher, this event will give you the lowdown on what it takes to keep things legit and running smoothly. Don’t miss out on this chance to get the essentials in a friendly, easy-to-understand way!

Upon successful completion of the workshop, participants will receive a certificate of completion from the Panwest Leadership Institute.

To register, please visit: https://NorthwestandSagehillLegalResponsibilitiesofBoards.eventbrite.ca