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Momentum Matters
October 2020

Bean to Bar with Care

Amy taught herself how to make chocolate in 2008 and quickly made a career out of it by working her way up to manage the production of a company. But the desire to make something of her own grew and in 2018 she struck out on her own. Two years of perseverance and Amy's company Goldie Chocolate has been named as a finalist in the Made in Alberta Awards.
Read about Amy's story

Up and coming... 

  • Find out if self-employment is right for you. Our next Business Feasibility Study programs will be offered on October 6 - 9 (10AM-11:30AM).
  • Learn how to make your money go further. Drop in on a Money Management workshop in person or online as a virtual classroom on the topics of Budgeting, Assets and Banking running all this month.
  • Do you need some one-one-one coaching to increase your confidence in managing your money? Financial coaching is available to anyone living on a low income. Book now!
  • Join us online October 13 – 16 for Social Venture Institute - a gathering of mission-driven leaders who are committed to generating positive impact through venture.

Level up your leadership at Social Venture Institute

As an entrepreneur, you’re used to overcoming obstacles. Now we face some of the biggest challenges of our time. 


Join us October 13-16 to problem-solve and innovate in this new normal and create community in a brave and carefully curated online space. 

Register for Social Venture Institute - October 13-16

October is End Poverty Month

There are currently more than 189,000 Calgarians living below the poverty line.

Mayor Naheed Nenshi has once again proclaimed October as End Poverty Month to raise awareness of poverty reduction work in Calgary. It is centered around the United Nation’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty held every year on October 17.
Learn more about End Poverty Month

The stress of money and how to cope

A racing heartbeat. Sleepless nights. An upset stomach. These are just a few symptoms of financial stress. Financial problems can impact your bank account, but also your physical and mental health.

October 17th is National Depression Screening Day and Momentum has many ways to help you get a handle on your money to manage your anxiety.
Momentum resources to help you manage your money

Spotlight on the Awakened Project



"It’s about awakening female entrepreneurs to their potential," said Bell. "It’s about helping women get out of poverty."

Policy Change for Mission Impact



Momentum's Executive Director Jeff Loomis gives tips to organizations who wish to engage in policy change in this blog post.

CTV Inspiring Albertan



Momentum graduate Lizzie Small of SouperSpudz is CTV's Inspiring Albertan. She is committed to giving back.
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