Business Connection
Unlock growth with the Startup YMM Business Connection Program—tailored support for businesses ready to scale-up.
Whether you're a home-based entrepreneur showcasing products at trade shows or a tech venture seeking strategic networking at conferences, our program provides specialized workshops and exclusive opportunities to propel your business forward.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Choose from four distinct categories—Business-to-Consumer, Technology, Oil and Gas, and Tourism—each offering specialized insights specific to your business needs. Applying under the category most relevant to your business guarantees personalized guidance, setting you on a trajectory for success.
Our Business Connections Program offers tailored workshops, strategic guidance, and exclusive trade show and conference access designed to optimize your scale-up journey, ensuring your venture reaches new heights in the market. Join us to discover the keys to increasing your current customer base, forging strategic connections, and positioning your business for unparalleled success in the market.
Business-to-Consumer
For aspiring entrepreneurs applying in this category, we facilitate direct connections with your potential customers, providing a dynamic platform where you can showcase your products or services to a tailored consumer audience, ultimately elevating your visibility and fostering meaningful customer engagement.
Program participants will receive:
In-depth training on pitch development, product pricing best practices, trade show strategies, and more!
Access to a booth at The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce Spring Trade Show (Apr 26-28, 2024) or their Fall Trade Show (Sep 27-29, 2024).
Opportunity to make valuable sector connections, investment opportunities and other partnership connections.
Applications are now closed. The Fall Trade Show applications will open later this year.
TECHNOLOGY
As a tech venture applicant, our program provides tailored workshops and strategic guidance for your scale-up journey in the dynamic tech landscape. Benefit from training in conference networking, pitch development, and more. Plus, unlock opportunities to connect with industry professionals, explore investments, and form key partnerships.
Program participants will receive:
Training on conference networking, pitch development, and more!
Opportunity to make connections in the Tech Industry, investment opportunities and other partnership connections.
Oil and Gas
Tailored for service providers in the oil and gas industry, this program includes specialized training preparing you for the Oil Sands Trade Show and Conference. Successful applicants will secure a booth, offering a prime opportunity to showcase your services. Additionally, participants will gain exclusive access to make vital connections, explore potential investments, and establish essential partnerships within the Oil and Gas Industry.
Program participants will receive:
Training to prepare for the Oil Sands Trade Show and Conference
Access to a booth at the Oil Sands Trades Show (Sep 11 & 12, 2024).
Opportunity to make connections in the Oil Sands Industry, investment opportunities and other partnership connections.
Oil and Gas Applications will open in June 2024
TOURISM
Tailored for tourism operators, this category offers exclusive opportunities, including guided support from Economic Development and Tourism team members. Apply now to enhance your scale-up journey and receive personalized assistance for your tourism venture.
Participants will receive:
Membership with organizations like Startup YMM, and Indigenous Tourism Alberta when applicable.
Connection to provincial and national tourism organizations and programs.
Access to business training programs.
One-on-one consultation with economic development and tourism team members.
Conference and tradeshow participation opportunities
Advance updates on grant or training opportunities