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.

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.

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