A new pilot program has been launched to help remove barriers and provide resources for entrepreneurs to start their businesses.
“I’m thrilled we’re able to launch this initiative in our city already full of bold entrepreneurs and makers,” councillor Michael Oshry said.
The project has been designed by the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) and the City of Edmonton.
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Its goals are to identify and showcase local businesses through “Edmonton Made,” foster relationships with other entrepreneurs and collect and direct new business owners to the new Edmonton Made website in order to connect new entrepreneurs with the many avenues of entrepreneurial support that already exist in Edmonton.
“The Edmonton Made pilot program provides support to local entrepreneurs who have an idea and the commitment to make it happen here,” Cheryll Watson, EEDC VP of Urban Economy, said.
“We want to create excitement and visibility about Edmonton Made businesses, and provide those entrepreneurs with the support network they need to grow their businesses.”
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The city said local businesses will be able to add the Edmonton Made badge to storefronts, packaging, signage and other company materials which will identify them as a locally-grown business.
The new Edmonton Made website will raise awareness of programs and services available to small and medium enterprises and enable local business owners to learn from each other.
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