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Upcoming Events
PROVINCIAL INVESTOR MEETUPS
AWESOME is excited to announce our three networking events focused on forming relationships with lenders and investors!
Join us for free networking events in Regina, Edmonton and Winnipeg. Get introduced to lenders, private investors, and provincial entrepreneurship support organizations.
Registration:
Regina: Tuesday, March 7 - click here
Edmonton: Thursday, March 9 - click here
Winnipeg: Wednesday, March 15 - click here
Past webinars
PRAIRIE FOOD
MANUFACTURING CENTRES
Wednesday, February 15
Are you interested in learning more about the food manufacturing resources available in the Prairies?
Join AWESOME as we introduce you to food manufacturing centres and resources for product development, processing, extrusion, fermentation and more.
Organizations presenting:
Leduc Food Centre
Saskatchewan Food Development Centre
Manitoba Food Development Centre
Prairie Research Kitchen
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FOOD TRENDS FOR 2023 AND BEYOND
Wednesday, January 25
What will 2023 hold for trends in the food and beverage industry? Join AWESOME as we look at what will influence the next 12 months in food products, consumer packaged goods, local markets and more.
Presented by: Shenuka Wickramasinghe, AWESOME Program Manager
Shenuka Wickramasinghe is the AWESOME Program Manager at the Saskatchewan Food Centre. Before joining the food sector, she spent several years providing and analyzing market research for Canadian entrepreneurs in all sectors. She continues to support entrepreneurs in the strategic planning process using market data and insights.
Past conferences
FIRST ANNUAL IN-PERSON CONFERENCE
November 9, 2022 - Saskatoon, SK
This action-packed event is your opportunity to collaborate and connect with the women in our AWESOME Community. Get ready for three inspiring panel discussions, our Achievement Award presentation, an exciting pitch competition and a stellar keynote speaker (Amy Kaban, Founder and CEO of Parkerview Brews)!
Thank you to our sponsors:
FCC
PIC Investment Group
Sobeys
SaskTel
NSBA
Infinity SRED
Aspen Films
THIRD SEMI-ANNUAL CONFERENCE
So You Want to Start a Food Business?
November 18, 2021 (virtual)
Join AWESOME for our virtual conference focusing on food and beverage start-ups. Hear from industry experts and entrepreneurs on what you need to know to start producing with profit in mind. Plus, get connected to AWESOME community members and other entrepreneurs!
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SECOND SEMI-ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Lessons in Food Product Marketing
June 23, 2021 (virtual)
Kick off the 2021 summer season with AWESOME at our second semi-annual conference! Discover the latest strategies for marketing your women-owned food product business and connect with other Canadian food processors! Learn insights and tips from experienced experts and successful entrepreneurs. The AWESOME Conference is an expanded version of AWESOME Leaders Monthly Mentor Circle. Hear from 6 speakers, including the FOUNDERS from Pine View Farms, Cranked Energy and Parkerview Brews.
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FIRST SEMI-ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Financing Pathways
November 25, 2020 (virtual)
We discovered many financing opportunities available to women-led food processing businesses! The experts and entrepreneurs provides tips on how to best prepare for upcoming financing needs.
Expert Series:
Nicole Cayanan - Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Terri Parent - Business Development Bank of Canada
Laurie Dymytrshyn - PIC Investments
Susan Bater - Community Futures Development Corporation
Kendra Mueller - Farm Credit Canada
Entrepreneur Series:
Kathy Leskow - Confetti Sweets
Lisa Mumm - Mumm's Sprouting Seeds
Hailey Jefferies - Prairie Fava
