At Economic Development Lethbridge we're committed to offering relevant sessions on topics that matter to start-ups, entrepreneurs, businesses and the community. Together with our partners in the Regional Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA), we are offering the Tecconnect+ED series of programs designed to educate, empower and inspire entrepreneurs of all business development stages within the community. If you have questions or are looking for additional support, contact our Entrepreneur Program Manager, Eyren Uggenti, for an initial meeting to see how we can work together.
Use the links below to register today!
Tecconnect+ED - Education-on-Demand

September 30, 12:00pm - 12:00pm
Take the opportunity to build your skills with Tecconnect+ED's Education-on-Demand. You can select a course or package offering and we will provide you with the webinar version of the content and the appropriate course materials within 48-72 hours of your registration. From there, you can always reach one of our Entrepreneur Program Manager's or Business Advisors to consider further business coaching, education opportunities or our Tecconnect Entrepreneur Program.
We wish you well in your upcoming learning experiences and look forward to assisting you!
Breaking Down Barriers: The First Steps to Success

January 18, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
This workshop will provide an overview of barriers women in business face, ways to overcome them & teach you how to draft a business plan.
Ura Environment Inc. and WESTEM present Breaking Down Barriers to Starting a Business – a workshop series that will equip new female entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed in business. If you are a new women entrepreneur, or a woman considering opening a business these workshops will set you up for success!
Breaking Down Barriers: Set Yourself Up for Success

January 19, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
This workshop will teach you time management strategies that will help you to create a better work/life balance.
Ura Environment Inc. and WESTEM present Breaking Down Barriers to Starting a Business – a workshop series that will equip new female entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed in business. If you are a new women entrepreneur, or a woman considering opening a business these workshops will set you up for success!
Value Proposition

January 20, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
This workshop will explore what makes your business idea unique and how the value of your product or service will benefit your customer. The goal of this workshop is to not only introduce the participants to how to develop a Value Proposition, but also help them apply it to their business endeavour.
Breaking Down Barriers: Money Management for Success

January 21, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
This workshop will provide an overview on a variety of topics that will teach you how to manage your money for success.
Ura Environment Inc. and WESTEM present Breaking Down Barriers to Starting a Business – a workshop series that will equip new female entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed in business.
Breaking Down Barriers: Successfully Build & Optimize Your Website

January 25, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
This workshop is designed to help teach women entrepreneurs how to build a website & the basics of search engine optimization.
Ura Environment Inc. and WESTEM present Breaking Down Barriers to Starting a Business – a workshop series that will equip new female entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed in business. If you are a new women entrepreneur, or a woman considering opening a business these workshops will set you up for success!
Breaking Down Barriers: Successfully Reaching Potential Clients

January 26, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
This workshop will teach female entrepreneurs the basics of marketing including how to reach your target audience & how to make cold calls.
Ura Environment Inc. and WESTEM present Breaking Down Barriers to Starting a Business – a workshop series that will equip new female entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed in business. If you are a new women entrepreneur, or a woman considering opening a business these workshops will set you up for success!
Business Model Canvas

January 27, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
In this workshop, participants will learn how to use the Business Model Canvas to develop their business idea, frame and answer key questions about execution or how to apply it to transform their existing business.
Demystifying Tech for Your Business

January 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
This program is designed to help women entrepreneurs learn how technology can help them grow and expand their business.
Breaking Down Barriers: Virtual & Real-Life Communication with Clients

January 28, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
This workshop will teach you a variety of ways to connect with your clients through improved communication & social media marketing.
Ura Environment Inc. and WESTEM present Breaking Down Barriers to Starting a Business – a workshop series that will equip new female entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed in business. If you are a new women entrepreneur, or a woman considering opening a business these workshops will set you up for success!
Women's Entrepreneurship & Overcoming Barriers in a Time of COVID-19

January 29, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
It has been well documented that women entrepreneurs face critical systemic, attitudinal & intersectional barriers in entrepreneurship. While these barriers existed prior to COVID-19, the global pandemic has further exacerbated their existence & impact.
Supply Chain Automation Pilot Project

February 1, 11:00am - 11:00am
The Supply Chain Automation Certification Pilot Program is here to assist small and medium sized enterprises gain knowledge about and explore automation to improve safety, security, and efficiency. It focuses on advancing knowledge around emerging technologies and to develop a future focused action plan to meet the current challenges and future impacts.
Leadership in Entrepreneurship

February 3, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Do you aspire to live in a world that is inclusive, engaging & inspiring?
Everyone deserves to work in a trusting, respectful culture that includes maximizing business goals while having fun! Leadership in Entrepreneurship is a 5 Part - 5 Week Workshop series to help you gain a better understanding of yourself.
6-Pack App Series

March 2, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Get that app idea out of your head & into the App Store! Overcome your doubts & get that app out into hands with our 6 week interactive course. You will learn the six vital steps to take you from your idea to your app in the App Store, with rave reviews.
New Canadian Emerging Entrepreneurs

March 8, 9:00am - 12:00pm
You’re in the right place if you’re a new Canadian interested in learning more about entrepreneurship or starting a business! The goal of this program is to help new Canadians determine their fit for entrepreneurship, develop a business idea, conduct market research, and create a plan for starting their businesses.
Foundations of Cyber Security

March 9, 11:30am - 1:00pm
The WESTEM Program has partnered with Ammolite Analytx to offer 30 scholarships for Foundations in Cybersecurity.
This course is designed for female entrepreneurs and/or female IT professionals in Southern Alberta looking to start a business. Upon completion of the program certification, a digital badge will be awarded.
WESTEM Events
Value Proposition

February 16, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
This workshop will explore what makes your business idea unique and how the value of your product or service will benefit your customer. The goal of this workshop is to not only introduce the participants to how to develop a Value Proposition, but also help them apply it to their business endeavour.
Becoming Self Employed as an Independent Contractor

January 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Interested in being self-employed as a contractor?
During this webinar we will show you how to start your own independent contracting business.
Demystifying Tech for Your Business

January 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
This program is designed to help women entrepreneurs learn how technology can help them grow and expand their business.
Breaking Down Barriers: Virtual & Real-Life Communication with Clients

January 28, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
This workshop will teach you a variety of ways to connect with your clients through improved communication & social media marketing.
Ura Environment Inc. and WESTEM present Breaking Down Barriers to Starting a Business – a workshop series that will equip new female entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed in business. If you are a new women entrepreneur, or a woman considering opening a business these workshops will set you up for success!
Business Model Canvas

January 27, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
In this workshop, participants will learn how to use the Business Model Canvas to develop their business idea, frame and answer key questions about execution or how to apply it to transform their existing business.
Breaking Down Barriers: Successfully Reaching Potential Clients

January 26, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
This workshop will teach female entrepreneurs the basics of marketing including how to reach your target audience & how to make cold calls.
Ura Environment Inc. and WESTEM present Breaking Down Barriers to Starting a Business – a workshop series that will equip new female entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed in business. If you are a new women entrepreneur, or a woman considering opening a business these workshops will set you up for success!
Breaking Down Barriers: Successfully Build & Optimize Your Website

January 25, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
This workshop is designed to help teach women entrepreneurs how to build a website & the basics of search engine optimization.
Ura Environment Inc. and WESTEM present Breaking Down Barriers to Starting a Business – a workshop series that will equip new female entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed in business. If you are a new women entrepreneur, or a woman considering opening a business these workshops will set you up for success!
Breaking Down Barriers: Money Management for Success

January 21, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
This workshop will provide an overview on a variety of topics that will teach you how to manage your money for success.
Ura Environment Inc. and WESTEM present Breaking Down Barriers to Starting a Business – a workshop series that will equip new female entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed in business.
Value Proposition

January 20, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
This workshop will explore what makes your business idea unique and how the value of your product or service will benefit your customer. The goal of this workshop is to not only introduce the participants to how to develop a Value Proposition, but also help them apply it to their business endeavour.
Breaking Down Barriers: Set Yourself Up for Success

January 19, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
This workshop will teach you time management strategies that will help you to create a better work/life balance.
Ura Environment Inc. and WESTEM present Breaking Down Barriers to Starting a Business – a workshop series that will equip new female entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed in business. If you are a new women entrepreneur, or a woman considering opening a business these workshops will set you up for success!
Breaking Down Barriers: The First Steps to Success

January 18, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
This workshop will provide an overview of barriers women in business face, ways to overcome them & teach you how to draft a business plan.
Ura Environment Inc. and WESTEM present Breaking Down Barriers to Starting a Business – a workshop series that will equip new female entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed in business. If you are a new women entrepreneur, or a woman considering opening a business these workshops will set you up for success!
Women's Entrepreneurship & Overcoming Barriers in a Time of COVID-19

January 29, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
It has been well documented that women entrepreneurs face critical systemic, attitudinal & intersectional barriers in entrepreneurship. While these barriers existed prior to COVID-19, the global pandemic has further exacerbated their existence & impact.
New Canadian Emerging Entrepreneurs

March 8, 9:00am - 12:00pm
You’re in the right place if you’re a new Canadian interested in learning more about entrepreneurship or starting a business! The goal of this program is to help new Canadians determine their fit for entrepreneurship, develop a business idea, conduct market research, and create a plan for starting their businesses.
6-Pack App Series

March 2, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Get that app idea out of your head & into the App Store! Overcome your doubts & get that app out into hands with our 6 week interactive course. You will learn the six vital steps to take you from your idea to your app in the App Store, with rave reviews.
Leadership in Entrepreneurship

February 3, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Do you aspire to live in a world that is inclusive, engaging & inspiring?
Everyone deserves to work in a trusting, respectful culture that includes maximizing business goals while having fun! Leadership in Entrepreneurship is a 5 Part - 5 Week Workshop series to help you gain a better understanding of yourself.
Foundations of Cyber Security

March 9, 11:30am - 1:00pm
The WESTEM Program has partnered with Ammolite Analytx to offer 30 scholarships for Foundations in Cybersecurity.
This course is designed for female entrepreneurs and/or female IT professionals in Southern Alberta looking to start a business. Upon completion of the program certification, a digital badge will be awarded.