Join us as we bring together expert advisors and fellow small business owners for an informative and impactful exploration of the trends impacting your business and the resources available to help you on your journey. In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, entrepreneurial success hinges on building an understanding of current economic trends and impacts, and understanding how to navigate these uncertainties within your own business. Designed exclusively for entrepreneurs in Alberta, Empower Entrepreneurs series promises to arm you with the insights and strategies needed to build resilience thrive in uncertain times. This session will kickoff with ATB Financial's latest economic forecast and be followed by a discussion amongst resilient entrepreneurs who will share their experiences, offering insights on maintaining mental fortitude and ensuring the long-term success of their businesses. Meet our expert lineup: Siddhartha Bhattacharya, Senior Economist, ATB Kim Hurley, Artistic Director, Generation Dance Productions Harrison M. Clarke, Owner, Murphy's Mid-Century Matt Hill, Director, Client Services & Operations, Business Link Moderated by: Bontu Galataa, Entrepreneur Ecosystem Strategist, ATB
Join us as we bring together expert advisors and fellow small business owners for an informative and impactful exploration of the trends impacting your business and the resources available to help you on your journey.
In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, entrepreneurial success hinges on building an understanding of current economic trends and impacts, and understanding how to navigate these uncertainties within your own business. Designed exclusively for entrepreneurs in Alberta, Empower Entrepreneurs series promises to arm you with the insights and strategies needed to build resilience thrive in uncertain times.
This session will kickoff with ATB Financial's latest economic forecast and be followed by a discussion amongst resilient entrepreneurs who will share their experiences, offering insights on maintaining mental fortitude and ensuring the long-term success of their businesses.
Meet our expert lineup:
Siddhartha Bhattacharya, Senior Economist, ATB
Kim Hurley, Artistic Director, Generation Dance Productions
Harrison M. Clarke, Owner, Murphy's Mid-Century
Matt Hill, Director, Client Services & Operations, Business Link
Moderated by: Bontu Galataa, Entrepreneur Ecosystem Strategist, ATB
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Join us on February 5th, you'll be front-row as these emerging innovators pitch their solutions in a Dragon’s Den style competition before a panel of expert judges.
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the Haskayne School of Business will host the 8th annual PETRONAS International Energy Speaker Series featuring keynote speaker Edward Fishman, joined by Robert (RJ) Johnston and moderated by Jackie Forrest, to examine how