Power Up Brooks

Happy Small Business Week to all the amazing businesses and entrepreneurs in our Region! We love working with you and love watching you succeed and grow.

And we’re off! Kicking things off is David Irvive. This year we have almost 100 people registered! #Growing #Learning #Networking #Succeeding

Speaker Spotlight: Closing Keynote Q Rasi Q Rasi is the Director of Strategic Markets with ATB Financial and his team supports program development for Manufacturing, Franchising, Cannabis, Partner Referral programs and Cryptocurrency-related businesses. Q is going to be talking about how the world is changing rapidly and exponentially and Alberta businesses need to be ready. He'll talk about how new and existing companies can adapt - and how they can transform ideas into big business opportunities to build durable and impactful ventures.

Happy Small Business Week to all the amazing businesses and entrepreneurs in our Region! We love working with you and love watching you succeed and grow.

And we’re off! Kicking things off is David Irvive. This year we have almost 100 people registered! #Growing #Learning #Networking #Succeeding

Speaker Spotlight: Closing Keynote Q Rasi Q Rasi is the Director of Strategic Markets with ATB Financial and his team supports program development for Manufacturing, Franchising, Cannabis, Partner Referral programs and Cryptocurrency-related businesses. Q is going to be talking about how the world is changing rapidly and exponentially and Alberta businesses need to be ready. He'll talk about how new and existing companies can adapt - and how they can transform ideas into big business opportunities to build durable and impactful ventures.

PowerUp Brooks 2020 - today’s the last day to register!!

LAST DAY to register! Head over to Eventbrite and get yourself registered so you don't miss out! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powerup-brooks-2020-tickets-86

The countdown is on, only TWO DAYS left to register! Get on the list by visiting https://www.powerupbrooks.com/ and clicking "Buy Tickets".

Registration closes in ONE WEEK! Make it happen, cap'n: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powerup-brooks-2020-tickets-86

Procurement Panelist #3 From SWITCH Power, Claude Mindorff Alternative energy is an emerging industry in our region and with close to 1,500 MW worth of projects planned in our area, there's going to be a lot of activity. With a development cost of about $1.5 million per MW, there's definitely some local opportunities. Learn more about Claude and what types of things energy producers are looking for.

Procurement Panelist #2 From the Government of Canada, Jenny Yu The Federal Government is a huge purchaser of goods and services for their facilities and programs - including a very big one just down the road, CFB Suffield. What sort of stuff do they purchase and what are the requirements and regulations in doing business with the base? Learn more at the event!

Procurement Panelist #1 From TC Energy, Mélanie Wiseman There are some huge pipeline projects planned and they're going to need support. Think things like construction, catering, janitorial, transportation, dirt work, parts... Check out Mélanie's bio and get ready to hear where there are opportunities!

#ThrowbackThursday to some of our presenters at #PowerUpBrooks2018

#DYK: Last year there were 75 people registered for Power Up representing downtown retailers, fitness professionals, metal manufacturers, bankers, ag producers, food services, accountants, educators, oilfield service companies, artisans, and ag support companies.

Ooh la la! We've partnered with local genius Dust & Wood to create gifts for our amazing speakers. Can't wait to see how they turn out! #NewellProud #NewellMade #CharcuterieBoards #ActSurprised #CantHelpButShowThemOff

Meet David Irvine, our opening keynote speaker! Hear about his presentation, which will offer "a practical philosophy for navigating your business and your life through uncertain, unstable economic times."

What people are saying: "Worth the ticket price, and I will be back again next year." "i would attend again" "Good work, it was a good conference." "I really liked the local entrepreneurs' stories"... #TheyLikeUs #HappyCustomers #WhosComingBack

Throwback to some of our amazing local entrepreneurs who were panelists at Power Up 2018. Frontier Signworks Inphase Electric and Controls Work n' Play Bow Valley Genetics Ltd. TCB Welding & Construction Ltd. McDonald's Restaurant Brooks Alberta Canada

Sponsor Shoutout - Thanks to the County of Newell for once again supporting our event! The County of Newell supports Regional Economic Development through the Joint Services Committee. They work with the City to provide investment attract, entrepreneurial support, and business retention and expansion.

We moved! We're going to be rockin' a new venue this year - you can find us at the Heritage Inn Hotels Brooks. New location, same awesome event!

What do past participants say about Power Up? "Power Up is outstanding! One business person shared he goes to four day conferences like this and it cost a lot. To have this in Brooks is so great. Everything was well done!! Thank you!" #SpreadingLove #TheyLikeUs #LearnLots #MoveForwardTogether #EmbraceChange

This year our theme is "Embracing Change & Seizing Opportunities". Hope to see you there!

Sponsor Shoutout - Thanks to Business Link for the funding and support! Business Link is Alberta's entrepreneurial hub. They're a non-profit organization that helps Alberta entrepreneurs start their own businesses. Their support and advice are always unbiased and free, no strings attached. No matter where you are in Alberta, they provide one-on-one support and learning opportunities.

Registration is now open! March 12, 2020 3pm-8pm $50... Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powerup-brooks-2020-tickets-86

Interested in #PowerUpBrooks? Check out our event schedule for 2020! https://www.powerupbrooks.com/event-schedule

Registration opens January 12th!

Thanks for the love! Once again, the Joint Services Committee (County & City) has sponsored Power Up Brooks!!! Support from local sponsors is super important because it keeps your cost low! Thank You!

Save the Date! March 12, 2020

A meeting of the minds! Planning committee members are working on speakers, sessions, logistics and other fun details for PowerUp 2020.

Sending happy vibes to our friends at Power UP NORTH in Lac La Biche! Entrepreneurs are enjoying a 2-day Power Up Conference all about Energizing Your Business. Good luck everyone!

Have you heard the word?! Power Up Brooks is coming back in March 2020. New Venue - New Format - Same Awesomeness. Mark your calendar and we'll see you there!

New grant available to regional business. Read more below...

Jordan Brown with McDonalds Brooks is on stage! Great presentation on running a franchise in our region!!

First keynote speaker of the day, Jody Sewall with TCB!! Great information about how he started his business in Brooks and County!!