About this Event
Emergency Preparedness for Small Businesses: An Economic Roundtable Discussion
Rebuilding after the Jasper wildfires has presented unique challenges for local businesses. This roundtable brings together regional stakeholders from the West Yellowhead Region to discuss emergency preparedness, share experiences, and explore solutions for a more resilient business community.
Join Community Futures West Yellowhead and fellow business owners in an open conversation on lessons learned and future strategies to strengthen disaster preparedness.
Learning Outcomes
✅ Share insights on the challenges of re-entering the marketplace post-wildfire.
🔥 Discuss key issues and preparedness strategies for small businesses.
🤝 Connect with regional stakeholders to build a stronger response to emergencies.
Lunch from Su Casa will be provided.
This event is sponsored and hosted by Community Futures West Yellowhead. (CFWY)
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The CFWY Roundtable is the third session in Jasper's Business Recovery Lunch & Learn series. Check out the other offered lunch & learn sessions coming up.
Who are Community Futures West Yellowhead?
Community Futures West Yellowhead is a non-profit organization that’s dedicated to building an economically diverse future for the communities of our beautiful region.
Staffed by seasoned business professionals, and guided by a volunteer Board of Directors, they’re more than just a business lender. Community Futures has over 30 years of experience helping rural entrepreneurs grow and thrive as small business owners. They understand where you are now, and where you want to go in the future.
Their services for small businesses are designed to help West Yellowhead region residents start, grow, expand, franchise, or sell their business.
With a number of specialized business training programs, regular business networking events, and flexible business loans on offer, they’re here to help you achieve your business goals.
Community Futures West Yellowhead is funded by Prairies Economic Development Canada, as a part of the larger Community Futures organization. Community Futures of Canada has been supporting small business and rural economic diversification since 1986, and now has 267 offices across the country.
The Jasper Business Recovery Lunch & Learn Series is a five-week program designed to help local businesses rebuild and adapt after the Jasper 2024 wildfire. Each week, business owners and managers will be invited to attend a lunch-hour session featuring expert speakers, discussions, and practical strategies to support business recovery.
Jasper's Business Recovery Lunch & Learn Series is a collaborative effort between
- Municipality of Jasper
- Government of Alberta
- Jasper Employment & Education Centre
- Community Futures West Yellowhead
- Tourism Jasper
- Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Boardroom above Jasper Employment & Education Centre, 631 Patricia Street, Jasper, Canada
CAD 0.00
