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Edmonton Computer & Technology Showcase and Business Experience Date/Time: June 18 & 19, 2002 Location: Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton Description: The Business Link will be exhibiting and presenting two seminars: Trevor Poapst, our E-Future Centre Coordinator, will be speaking on June 18 at 10:30 a.m. on "E-Business -- The Basics". (The E-Future Centre is one of our newest business areas, providing information and advice on e-business.) Jim Ewing, our Business Development Officer, will be speaking on June 19 at 10:30 a.m. on how to "Successfully S.T.A.R.T. Your Small or Home Business". Other Info: For more information and to register on-line (free admission to the show and seminars), check out the show's web site: www.techshows.com/edmonton/edmonton.html

"Taking Care of Business" The Edmonton Police Service Brown Bag Session Date/Time: Thursday, June 20, 2002 @ 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Location: Police Headquarters, 9620 - 103A Avenue, Edmonton, 4th floor conference room Description: This session will focus on business security issues and preventative measures against break ‘n’ enters, robberies, and vandalism, as well as internal theft by employees and other fraudulent activities all business owners and operators should be aware of. Other Info: FREE Session For more information and to confirm your attendance, call: Michelle Rose Senior Communications Specialist Public Affairs Unit Edmonton Police Service 780-421-2371 or send an e-mail to: michelle.rose@police.edmonton.ab.ca Attendees will be greeted at the main entrance at the southwest corner of the building.

"Virtual Project Office" Quality Council of Alberta (QCA) Brown Bag Session: Date/Time: Friday, June 21, 2002 @ 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Location: The Business Link, 10237-104 Street, Edmonton Presenter: Seema Sharma of Quantera Description: Most organizations need to share documents with their business associates or customers. A full-featured Virtual Project Office, an Internet web site accessible from any geographic location, allows access to those people who need it without compromising security. Other Info: FREE Session (bring your own lunch). Seating is limited to 25 participants, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information and to register, call 780-436-5609 or e-mail: abeaque@telusplanet.net www.qca.org

The Capital Leasing Pilot Project, launched April 1, 2002, under the Canada Small Business Financing Act (CSBFA), assists small businesses in obtaining capital leasing up to $250,000 for new or used equipment. Capital leases are made directly by participating leasing companies (lessors). Most small businesses starting up or operating in Canada -- excluding farming, charitable and religious enterprises -- are eligible as long as their estimated annual gross revenues do not exceed $5 million during the fiscal year in which they apply for a capital lease. Businesses may be operated as sole proprietorships, partnerships or incorporated companies.

AlbertaFirst.Com is a provincial, municipal and industry partnership dedicated to the promotion of business and community development across the Province of Alberta. This web site has been designed to be a rich source of information that will assist businesses and entrepreneurs in their business ventures. Detailed listings, statistics, profiles and opportunities are provided on key businesses, industry sectors, regions and communities throughout Alberta.

The Business Link Business Service Centre 100-10237 104 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5J 1B1 Business Info Line: 780-422-7722 or 1-800-272-9675 Fax: 780-422-0055
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June 2002
Issue 1

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