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SUMMARY:Meet the MEE Cluster - Lunch & Learn\, hosted by CARIN
DESCRIPTION:Who should attend in person? \nManufacturers should attend in person to get the full benefit of networking and connecting with the MEE team!\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/central-alberta-regional-innovation-network-lunch-learn-in-person-tickets-tickets-533873448857 \nWho should attend virtually? \nDue to limited space\, we are asking CARIN members to attend virtually.  If you are a manufacturer who can’t physically attend\, we understand. We still urge you to attend virtually but recommend scheduling a follow-up call with the MEE Cluster team for maximum benefit!\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/central-alberta-regional-innovation-network-lunch-learn-virtual-tickets-tickets-533965423957
URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/lunch-learn-meet-the-mee-cluster/
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SUMMARY:Affiliate Event: Trade Talks
DESCRIPTION:This is the first of what will be a quarterly meeting with a new topic each quarter! Enjoy some coffee and pastries while you learn about the opportunities and resources available to you regarding global trade. \nAt this Trade Talk\, we will discuss government programs’ support for international trade development. \nModerated by Mario Krpan\, Director\, Trade Relations Europe\, The Alberta Ministry of Trade\, Immigration and Multiculturalism (TIM) \nAgenda Items\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:30 am – 8:50 am\nJEI\, Trade Relations Unit – introduction to the group and information sharing on export activities\nDennis Schultz\, Executive Director\, Trade and Export Development\, The Alberta Ministry of Trade\, Immigration and Multiculturalism (TIM)\n\n\n8:50 am – 9:30 am\nAlberta Export Expansion Program\nAaron Hussey-Lloyd\, Program Officer\, Program Delivery Branch\, The Alberta Ministry of Trade\, Immigration and Multiculturalism (TIM)\n\n\n9:30 am – 9:50 am\nEdmonton Trade Accelerator Program (TAP)\, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce\nShelly Nguyen\, Export Program Manager\n\n\n9:50 am – 10:10 am\nManisha Arora\, Director of Trade\, Global Edmonton\n\n\n10:10 am – 10:30 am\nTrade Micro Voucher program\nSandra Candie\, Director\, Industry and Global Partnerships Entrepreneurial Investments\, Alberta Innovates\n\n\n10:30 am – 10:50 am\nIntro to Global Affairs Canada\nPeter Cahill\, Trade Commissioner\, Trade Commissioner Services Alberta\n\n\n10:50 am – 12:00 pm\n Networking and B2B
URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/affiliate-event-trade-talks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221124T200000
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SUMMARY:Affiliate Event: MVP Series: 99 Problems But Value Prop Ain't One
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever had a great idea that seemed to go nowhere\, but your family and friends all seemed to love it? Then\, when you started to move your project along\, the interest of others seemed to fade? Or maybe you started a business\, and things were going great until you needed to grow. Perhaps you have the next best tech idea but no idea how to commercialize this fantastic innovation! \nIn this Minimum Validation series\, we will look to develop and test the elements of a new idea that genuinely help get the idea to commercialization-ready innovation. \nIn this session\, we will work to understand your product/service’s value to your customers. These tests aid in testing your product/service’s value proposition\, which helps test problem-solution fit. In the third session\, we will be designing tests for market fit. And finally\, we design tests to help establish scalability opportunities. \nRegister for one\, two or all workshops! Each week will build on the last. \nWORKSHOPS: \n99 Problems But Value Prop Ain’t One (Thursday\, November 24) \nCustomers have jobs to do and are looking to us for support. \nThey want us to help them reduce their pain with our product or service\, and customers want to feel the gains our product/service delivers. We will dig into their pains to understand what motivates customers to purchase. \nWe are going to identify the value proposition you provide to your customers. At the end of this workshop you will know what it is that your customers value in your product/service. \nTesting\, Testing (Thursday\, December 1) \nHave you ever wondered if there was a more straightforward\, less costly way to develop your idea with validation? \nThis workshop will cover some of the most common testing methods and where you might use them. No lab coats are needed; these tests will be simple\, like observing someone’s behaviour and taking notes. In the end\, you will better understand how you might test some of your ideas. \nShow & Tell (Thursday\, December 8) \nWe will review the results from the tests we have designed or run. \nOur goal will be to check the current test design to assist in running your next set of tests. We will also review the results of your most recently run test to begin to break down the data and how we might apply it to what is next. Testing is something you are likely doing every day in your business\, and this workshop will help you to tweak tests and apply results. \nWorkshop Dates: \n\nThursday\, November 24\, 2022 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)\nThursday\, December 1\, 2022 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)\nThursday\, December 8\, 2022 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)\n\nMeet Your Presenter: Wendy Muise \nWendy Muise has always been an entrepreneur and loves the ability to spend time helping others with their businesses. With a background in tech and innovation start-ups\, Wendy has been a part of a team that took a product from an idea to IPO and a $121 million market valuation. \nSpending the last ten years focusing on strategic practices in entrepreneurship\, Wendy has worked in communities during disaster recovery supporting existing and new entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. \nIMPORTANT: Please note these are live events that will be delivered during the dates and times indicated. \nRWEIT programming is mandated to support self-identified women and non-binary entrepreneurs in tech across rural Alberta through Economic Development Lethbridge’s WESTEM (Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM) program powered by Alberta Innovates.
URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/affiliate-event-mvp-series-99-problems-but-value-prop-aint-one/
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SUMMARY:LEAN for Leaders
DESCRIPTION:1 DAY – Lean Manufacturing Best Practices Training Workshop & Networking \n\nLearn from Alberta native Bruce Ennis\, author of the ASQ whitepaper “Driving Higher Workplace Performance”\, as he shares his experiences of building quality and continuous improvement programs for businesses from small fabrication shops to Fortune 500 companies. Bruce will help your business navigate the world of LEAN with simple\, easy to understand solutions that drive higher performance.\nMeet Dr. Tonya Wolfe from Red Deer Polytechnic’s Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing (CIM-TAC) and learn about the latest innovations in advanced manufacturing technology. Tour the facility and get hands on experience with 2 new technologies to apply to leaning your process.\nLearn about the LEAN Accelerator Program (LEAP Program) and how manufacturers can accelerate LEAN best practices through this exciting program.\nConnect with like-minded manufacturing leaders from around the region.\n\nDownload the workshop flyer here.
URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/lean-for-leaders/
LOCATION:Red Deer Polytechnic\, 100 College Blvd.\, Red Deer\, Red Deer\, T4N 5H5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Affiliate Event: MVP Series: Don't Be Afraid - It's Customer Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever had a great idea that seemed to go nowhere\, but your family and friends all seemed to love it? Then\, when you started to move your project along\, the interest of others seemed to fade? Or maybe you started a business\, and things were going great until you needed to grow. Perhaps you have the next best tech idea but no idea how to commercialize this fantastic innovation! \nIn this Minimum Validation series\, we will look to develop and test the elements of a new idea that genuinely help get the idea to commercialization-ready innovation. \nIn the first session\, we will work on Customer Validation. We do this first because it is the foundation from which all else builds. Next\, we work to understand your product/service’s value to your customers. These tests aid in testing your product/service’s value proposition\, which helps test problem-solution fit. In the third session\, we will be designing tests for market fit. And finally\, we design tests to help establish scalability opportunities. \nRegister for one\, two or all workshops! Each week will build on the last. \nWORKSHOPS: \nDon’t Be Afraid – It’s Customer Discovery (Thursday\, November 17) \nHave you ever considered how well you know your customers? Have you put it to paper to develop a complete customer profile? \nIn this session\, we are documenting the 5 W’s of our customers: \n\nWho is my customer?\nWhere are my customers?\nWhen does my customer buy?\nWhat is my customer looking for when they buy?\nWhy is my customer buying?\n\nUnderstanding these and other elements of our customer’s buying behaviour will allow for a better problem-solution fit. \n99 Problems But Value Prop Ain’t One (Thursday\, November 24) \nCustomers have jobs to do and are looking to us for support. \nThey want us to help them reduce their pain with our product or service\, and customers want to feel the gains our product/service delivers. We will dig into their pains to understand what motivates customers to purchase. \nWe are going to identify the value proposition you provide to your customers. At the end of this workshop you will know what it is that your customers value in your product/service. \nTesting\, Testing (Thursday\, December 1) \nHave you ever wondered if there was a more straightforward\, less costly way to develop your idea with validation? \nThis workshop will cover some of the most common testing methods and where you might use them. No lab coats are needed; these tests will be simple\, like observing someone’s behaviour and taking notes. In the end\, you will better understand how you might test some of your ideas. \nShow & Tell (Thursday\, December 8) \nWe will review the results from the tests we have designed or run. \nOur goal will be to check the current test design to assist in running your next set of tests. We will also review the results of your most recently run test to begin to break down the data and how we might apply it to what is next. Testing is something you are likely doing every day in your business\, and this workshop will help you to tweak tests and apply results. \nWorkshop Dates: \n\nThursday\, November 17\, 2022 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)\nThursday\, November 24\, 2022 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)\nThursday\, December 1\, 2022 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)\nThursday\, December 8\, 2022 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)\n\nMeet Your Presenter: Wendy Muise \nWendy Muise has always been an entrepreneur and loves the ability to spend time helping others with their businesses. With a background in tech and innovation start-ups\, Wendy has been a part of a team that took a product from an idea to IPO and a $121 million market valuation. \nSpending the last ten years focusing on strategic practices in entrepreneurship\, Wendy has worked in communities during disaster recovery supporting existing and new entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. \nIMPORTANT: Please note these are live events that will be delivered during the dates and times indicated. \nRWEIT programming is mandated to support self-identified women and non-binary entrepreneurs in tech across rural Alberta through Economic Development Lethbridge’s WESTEM (Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM) program powered by Alberta Innovates.
URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/affiliate-event-mvp-series-dont-be-afraid-its-customer-discovery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T070944
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SUMMARY:Affiliate Event: Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:The RWEIT program\, in partnership with Wood Buffalo RIN (WBRIN)\, Startup YYM and Fort MacMurray-Wood Buffalo (FMWB) Economic Development present Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Entrepreneurs\, an online workshop series\, where we provide attendees with a high-level introduction to key aspects of artificial intelligence (AI). \nWho should attend? Entrepreneurs in HR\, manufacturing\, marketing\, wellness\, artists\, students\, and anyone else who has thought there is definitely a better\, more efficient way to do this! \nWhat will attendees learn? \nWe will cover key concepts\, all the essential terms\, and ways you might apply or develop AI. \nModule 1: Introduction to AI and Data (Tuesday\, November 8) \n\nIn-session work for the opportunity to apply key concepts to your data\nWeekly opportunity to meet with a coach\nOptional weekly group working lab session\n\nModule 2: What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? (Tuesday\, November 15) \n\nWhat’s data got to do with it?\nHow does this work inside my business or to develop AI?\nIn-session work for the opportunity to apply key concepts to your data.\nWeekly opportunity to meet with a coach\nOptional weekly group working lab session\n\nModule 3: AI’s internal applications (Tuesday\, November 22) \n\nInternal operational improvements (Ex. Automate processes\, develop efficiencies)\nAI’s external applications\nDevelopment/external validation of new AI. Do you have something you would like to automate using AI?\nStart building tests for basic validation.\nIn-session work for the opportunity to apply key concepts to your data.\nWeekly opportunity to meet with a coach\nOptional weekly group working lab session\n\nModule 4: We’re Exploring What Next (Tuesday\, November 29) \n\nPathways for AI in Alberta – ecosystem navigation based on your goals\nParticipants present a simple start on their AI idea to the group.\nWeekly opportunity to meet with a coach\nOptional weekly group working lab session\n\nWorkshop Dates: \n\nTuesday\, November 8\, 2022 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)\nTuesday\, November 15\, 2022 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)\nTuesday\, November 22\, 2022 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)\nTuesday\, November 29\, 2022 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)\n\nMeet Your Presenter: Wendy Muise \nWendy Muise has always been an entrepreneur and loves the ability to spend time helping others with their businesses. With a background in tech and innovation start-ups\, Wendy has been a part of a team that took a product from an idea to IPO and a $121 million market valuation. \nSpending the last ten years focusing on strategic practices in entrepreneurship\, Wendy has worked in communities during disaster recovery supporting existing and new entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. \nIMPORTANT: Please note these are live events that will be delivered during the dates and times indicated. \nRWEIT programming is mandated to support self-identified women and non-binary entrepreneurs in tech across rural Alberta through Economic Development Lethbridge’s WESTEM (Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM) program powered by Alberta Innovates.
URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/affiliate-event-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-ai-for-entrepreneurs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T070944
CREATED:20221005T180049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T180013Z
UID:3047-1665576000-1665579600@www.meecluster.ca
SUMMARY:Affiliate Event - Demystifying IP: Basics of Intellectual Property
DESCRIPTION:What is intellectual property (IP) and why should we demystify it? IP refers to many different things all born from a person’s brain. IP could refer to a piece of art\, an invention\, literature\, a symbol\, a name\, an image or design used in business or elsewhere\, IP can refer to many things! \nBecause your ideas and creations can potentially have more value than other more traditional objects\, it is important to protect them. Your intellectual property belongs to you; therefore you should protect it. \nLearn more about IP and how best to safeguard it during this 3-part workshop series. Register for the entire series\, or for individual workshops. \nIn this foundation series\, participants will be introduced to: \n\nBasics of Intellectual Property (IP)\nTypes of IP Rights in Canada; and\nIP Strategy\n\nPrior knowledge of IP is not necessary. \nWorkshop Dates: \n\nWednesday\, October 12\, 2022 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM)\nWednesday\, October 19\, 2022 (12:00 PM -1:00 PM)\nWednesday\, October 26\, 2022 (12:00 PM -1:00 PM)\n\nMeet Your Presenter: Rattan Gill \nRattan Gill is the founder and CEO of Hibiscus Ag Solutions Inc. Specializing in research and technology entrepreneurship and commercialization. Since 2016\, she has directly helped 65+ technology start-up clients\, spread across Canada\, along their entrepreneurship journey. With 16+ years’ experience in science and technology sector\, acquired across India\, USA\, and Canada. \nAn expert in Plant IP\, Rattan led the plant variety portfolio of a premier agri-food university in Canada and now offers consulting services in this field. She brings a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs in this field. She also worked as a Senior Analyst at Canada’s premier agri-tech business accelerator\, Bioenterprise Corporation\, where she helped start-up entrepreneurs navigate the innovation ecosystem to build a commercialization roadmap for their products and services. \nIMPORTANT: Please note these are live events that will be delivered during the dates and times indicated. \nRWEIT programming is mandated to support self-identified women and non-binary entrepreneurs in tech across rural Alberta through Economic Development Lethbridge’s WESTEM (Women Entrepreneurs-in-STEM) program powered by Alberta Innovates.
URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/affiliate-event-demystifying-ip-basics-of-intellectual-property/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220927T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T070944
CREATED:20220909T031546Z
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SUMMARY:Affiliate Event: Trade Promotion Support for Alberta Companies
DESCRIPTION:Calgary Economic Development and the Ministry of Jobs\, Innovation and Economy\, Government of Alberta\, is organizing: Welcome to Trade Talk: Trade Promotion Support for Alberta Companies  \nThe event will provide information on assistance and programs to support small and medium size companies’ international expansion. \nEnjoy some coffee and breakfast while you learn about the opportunities and resources available to you regarding global trade. \nAt this Trade Talk\, we will discuss government programs’ support for international trade development. \nWhen: September 27\, from 8:00 am – 10:30 am \nWhere: McDougall Center\,  455 – 6 Street SW\, Calgary \nTo register: https://www.showpass.com/trade-talks-whos-who-in-the-trade-ecosystem/
URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/trade-promotion-support-for-alberta-companies/
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