The tourism entrepreneurship program includes one-on-one advisory services, regional workshops and partnerships to connect entrepreneurs with resources.
“Diversifying our economy is essential. Tourism creates jobs and we are proud to help support small businesses grow and to encourage entrepreneurs to pursue new tourism opportunities.”
David Eggen, Minister of Culture and Tourism
“What a great opportunity for entrepreneurs in our area to look at diversifying and strengthening our
economy.”
Michael Ell, Mayor, Town of Strathmore
“What a great opportunity for entrepreneurs in our area to look at diversifying and strengthening our economy.”
Michael Ell, Mayor, Town of Strathmore
“Our communities and region have tremendous potential. We are very excited about connecting entrepreneurs with these new resources and opportunities to promote our area.”
Wendy Gerbrandt, CED Coordinator, Community Futures Wild Rose
“With more than a third of the province’s population right in our backyard, our great transportation system, and our strong entrepreneurial heritage we are well positioned. These new tourism resources and supports can be just what we need to help existing businesses expand and kickstart new ventures. The opportunity is now.”
Tera Spyce, Resource Developer, Community Futures Wild Rose
"The Town of Strathmore is excited to be partnering with the Alberta tourism industry to facilitate the Tourism Entrepreneurial Workshop in our community. This is a great opportunity for Strathmore to not only support but promote tourism development in our Town."
Linda Nelson, Deputy CAO, Town of Strathmore
Strathmore’s Tourism Entrepreneurial Workshop will be held on November 3 at the Strathmore Civic
Centre. The workshop is a collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Travel Alberta, the
Business Development Bank of Canada, Town of Strathmore, Community Futures Wild Rose and
Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce. It will focus on business practices, available resources and opportunities for entrepreneurs in Alberta’s tourism industry.
To register for the Strathmore Tourism Entrepreneur Workshop email: register@cfwildrose.ca or contact 403.934.8888.
Workshops are also scheduled in Canmore, Calgary, Drumheller and Nanton with more to come in regions across Alberta.
Tourism in Alberta
In 2013, there were more than 34 million visits,
visitor spending was $8 billion, and
there were more than 127,000 full-time equivalent tourism-related jobs.
The tourism entrepreneurship program supports the government’s efforts to increase the development of must-experience tourism destinations to grow tourism in Alberta.
For more information visit
Community Futures Wild Rose
Wendy Gerbrandt wendy@cfwildrose.ca
403-934-8888 www.cfwildrose.ca
Or visit tourism.alberta.ca/entrepreneurship.
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