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 RINSA Admin Coordinator Charlee Sereda for an initial meeting to see how we can work together.
Use the links below to register today!
Tecconnect+ED - Education-on-Demand
Self-paced Program
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!
Launch Point Pitch Competition 2024 - Sign Up
February 12, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
The time to learn and pitch to win is here!
We are proud to present the Launch Point Pitch Competition for its 2nd inaugural year. This collaborative initiative was started by Community Futures Lethbridge Region and the University of Lethbridge in order to bring a new early-stage pitch competition to life in SW Alberta!
By adding this year's new organizing partners into the mix, there's even more excitement and development opportunities for local stakeholders in the community!
Take the steps to get organized, learn the art of pitching, and upgrade your presentation skills while spreading the word as you compete against yourself and others.
Register Today to reserve your spot for the Phase 1 Video Pitches!
Launch Point Pitch Competition - Pitch Event & Dinner
March 15, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Be A Part of the Excitement at the Launch Point Pitch Competition 2024!
Reserve your ticket to be in the audience to spectate at the new early-stage pitch competition for SW Albertans!
This is the 2nd year for the Launch Point Pitch Competition and you can join in for witnessing all the action while also enjoying networking and a dinner. Build your community and get involved - you won't want to miss all the spectacular pitches!
Reserve your ticket to the event ahead as space is limited!
Magnetic Marketing: Unleashing Various Marketing Techniques
February 8, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dive into the diverse world of marketing strategies designed to elevate your business with Tecconnect Business Advisor and Founder of Urban Cowgirl, Linnden King.
RINSA Pitch to Win Workshop
February 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Looking to improve your pitch? In this Pitch to WIN workshop, you'll hear from Tecconnect Ecosystem Navigator, Eyren Uggenti, and Wild 95.5 Host and Public Speaker/Radio Personality, Nevin Sereda, for some great tips on how to best prepare for the Launch Point Pitch Competition 2024.
In this workshop you'll learn about the possible considerations for key inclusions for those very important pitch engagements in your future!
Through a variety of principles and tips, the facilitators will help give you pointers on what might work well and what might be imperative to make your pitch a "Pitch to Win". This occasion is highly recommended so that those of you joining in for Launch Point or any other pitch events in 2024 can prepare for your chance to share your business and ideas and also to take a shot at winning prizes!
Practice is important! We hope you'll take this opportunity to keep strengthening your presentation skills for your business idea / business venture!