
Our Sponsors

Community Futures West Yellowhead
We’re more than just a business lender. For over 30 years Community Futures has been helping businesses grow in rural Alberta, and here at Community Futures West Yellowhead we’ve been helping our region turn their business ideas into reality through FREE business planning, and coaching.Whether you’re in the start-up phase, planning for growth, planning your exit strategy & retirement, or you’ve been turned down by a financial institution, our team is here to help

Community Futures Capital Region
Whether you're just starting out, trying to expand your business, or looking for some guidance on how to sell your company, Community Futures is here for you every step of the way. Our skilled team offers a wide variety of business support services, designed to help rural business owners launch new services, attract more customers, and thrive in an increasingly competitive business environment.

Community Futures Yellowhead East
Community Futures Yellowhead East is a non profit grassroots organization governed by a local Board of Directors. We support entrepreneurs as a developmental lender providing small business loans up to $150,000 as well as business plan coaching and business training. In addition, we support communities with strategic planning and regional economic development initiatives.

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
AWE remains a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, run by a dedicated team of employees and supported by an extensive contractor and volunteer network. AWE supports women’s access to entrepreneurship and enables them to grow and scale their businesses by providing connection, capacity and capital. AWE continually strives to be Alberta’s leading organization dedicated to the development, expansion, and promotion of women’s entrepreneurship.

The Government of Alberta
Event Partners

Edson Friendship Center
We are a non-profit organization providing support and services to our entire Edson and surrounding area community.The Edson Friendship Centre is all about embracing the needs of the Indigenous community and beyond, including First Nations, Métis, and non-Indigenous individuals. The Centre has been able to grow and support the needs of the residents of Edson and the surrounding area.

Town of Edson
In Edson, you’re not just joining a practice — you’re joining a community that values connection, purpose, and balance. Our state-of-the-art healthcare centre, collaborative Primary Care Network, and supportive local leadership make Edson an ideal place to build a rewarding medical career. With short commutes, affordable living, and access to incredible outdoor recreation, Edson offers medical professionals the rare opportunity to do meaningful work while truly enjoying where they live.

Municipality of Jasper
The town of Jasper is in the heart of Jasper National Park. The park’s shimmering glaciers, abundant wildlife, crystal-clear lakes, thundering waterfalls, deep canyons and evergreen forest — all surrounded by towering mountains — are some of the reasons the park was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jasper offers breathtaking sites and memorable experiences. Adventurers can take advantage of incredible backcountry locations, alpine day hikes, adrenaline pumping mountain biking and great paddling.

Edson & District Chamber of Commerce
The Edson and District Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization made up of a group of volunteer individuals whose aim is to achieve economic success for Edson and area. Our goal is to work together for the good of the community.

Whitecourt Chamber of Commerce
The Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit action organization designed to meet the business needs of our community. It is a voluntary organization of progressive individuals and businesses that work together to advance the commercial, financial, industrial and civic interests of the Whitecourt and Woodlands County business community.