A Warm Welcome to New SEDA Members

• RM of Fish Creek
• Town of Govan
• Town of Willow Bunch
• Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan

Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan March 5 Event

Our new member AISK has a timely event coming up this week.  For those of you in Saskatoon for the Indigenous Business gathering - here is an opportunity to piggyback data centre knowledge acquisition!

March 5th 

Saskatoon (@ Atrium Building, Innovation R&T park; Candle Span room)

12pm - 4 pm (happy hour 4-5pm)
Tickets $50 + fees

Find out more and Register Here

FINAL CALL: Help Us Reach Saskatchewan Social Enterprises

From rural communities to our cities, social enterprises play a vital role in strengthening Saskatchewan’s economy and communities.

The Canadian Social Enterprise Sector Survey is now live until March 13 — the first national survey in a decade. The participation of social enterprises will help ensure Saskatchewan’s impact and priorities are reflected in national data, policy, and advocacy. 

Social enterprises are businesses(non-profit, for-profit and co-operatives) that sell goods or services, embed a social, cultural or environmental purpose into the business, and reinvest a significant amount of profits or surplus into their purpose.  A social enterprise could be one small component of a larger non-profit or charity's activities.

Forward the survey to organizations in your community or sector.

⏱️ Takes ~20 minutes
🎁 Complete the survey for a chance to win $500
👉 Take the survey

Business Builder Applications Now Open

If you’ve decided that 2026 is your year to start a business, now is the time to apply.

The Business Builder Program is designed to help you move from idea to launch with real support behind you. You’ll receive:

• Step-by-step business training
• Personalized business mentorship
• One-to-one guidance
• Access to financial supports

Business Builder supports aspiring entrepreneurs living with self-declared health conditions or disabilities in rural Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

You may want to start a side hustle, a part-time business, or a full-time venture — whatever works best for you. You don’t have to figure it out alone — this program walks alongside you every step of the way.

Applications are now open for 2026.

Apply today: https://www.edpbusiness.ca/business-builder/
Learn more: email Stephanie at sdenhollander@cfmanitoba.ca

March 5   Understanding Diversity Virtual

March 5   AISK In Person

March 10-12 SARM Convention & Trade Show

March 24 Social Media with Canva AI  Virtual

March 25 SEDA Monthly Meetup CANCELLED

April 2 Grant Ready Virtual

April 12-15 SUMA Convention & Trade Show

April 27  Prince Albert Community Builders Workshop

April 28  Humboldt Community Builders Workshop

April 30  Watrous-Manitou Community Builders Workshop

May 1  Biggar Community Builders Workshop

May 4  Assiniboia Community Builders Workshop

May 6  Estevan Community Builders Workshop

May 8   Melville Community Builders Workshop

May 21 How to Create a Simple Website Virtual

May 25-26 Innovate Rural- Canada's Rural Innovation Festival & Forum

June 3 Protecting Your Business: Wills & Legacy Virtual

June 11 SEDA AGM - Virtual

October 26-28 Connecting the Dots: 2026 Provincial Summit

Members - submit your upcoming events to seda@seda.ca

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