UPCOMING:

SEPT

10

AWILL leadership luncheon

Join Aspiring Women in Leadership and Legacy at their inaugural leadership luncheon. Where: Sawmill Banquet Centre (3840 76 Ave.) When: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Admission: $45 each | $360 table at

awill.ca/upcoming

SEPT

11

Purpose & Productivity

This workshop will provide you with the clarity and purpose to make progress with an actionable plan. Where: Lister Centre (U of A campus, 11613 87 Ave.) When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $899. Tickets at meaningandflow.com

SEPT

15

BoostR Stage pitch event

You get to help fund entrepreneurs pitching new ideas and plans at this interactive event. Where: The Club at The Citadel Theatre (9828 101 Ave.) When: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission: $20. Tickets at

albertaboostr.ca/connect

SEPT

22

2015 Impact

The newest member of CBC’s Dragon’s Den, Alberta’s own Manjit Minhas, shares her story of entrepreneurial success. Where: Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts (Leduc, AB) When: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Admission: $65. Tickets at

business.leduc-chamber.com/events

OCT

19-23

Small Business Week

This year’s Small Business Week focuses on needto-know information for small businesses seeking stability and prosperity in a rapidly changing marketplace. Where: Various locations (Edmonton, AB) When: New events every day (Monday-Friday) Admission: Details at

edmontonchamber.com/events

“Having worked with companies who have been acquisition targets, my number one piece of advice is to complete the company’s taxplanning pursuits a minimum of two years in advance of a potential sale or merger. Usually, that means working with your tax accountant and your tax lawyer three plus years ahead of time.” — Laura M. Schuler, general counsel at Schuler Law Group