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    • 9 Apr 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Wisdom Wednesday

    Rhonda Gaudreault, will be presenting on BDC 101 - How to Get a Business Loan

    April 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM MST on Zoom

    Rhonda will be providing guidance on how to prepare for a strong loan application for small businesses. Along with information on BDC and what makes them a 'different kind of bank.'

    Note: the link to the Zoom meeting will be shared in your registration confirmation email.


       About Rhonda

    Rhonda Gaudreault is the Business Centre Manager, Entrepreneurship Centre at BDC. She leads a team of small business financing and advisory account managers in the Edmonton area. Rhonda has been with BDC for 16 years in a variety of roles. Prior to BDC, Rhonda was an entrepreneur, owning a pasta manufacturing and retail business, day care centres and a sporting goods sales agency. Rhonda’s passion lies with helping small business entrepreneurs to scale and grow their businesses.

    • 10 Apr 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • 10610 170 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1P3
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    Join Vicostone at their showroom to learn more about their products over snacks and beverages. The product knowledge session with be followed by a Sound Bath with Amber Courtney – Quantum Healer, Ascension Teacher, and Consciousness Guide

    April 10, 2025

    10610 170 Street NW

    There are 3 session times throughout the day.

    * 9:00 am *

    * 12:00 pm *

    * 3:00 pm *

    Select your preferred session timing via the ticket options. 

    Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, blanket and water bottle for the Sound Bath.


    More about Amber: 

    Amber is a dedicated healer and teacher with over five years of experience helping individuals awaken to their fullest potential. The founding creator of an online school for awakening souls, Amber empowers others to rehabilitate their human experience by mastering their energy, reconnecting with their soul and aligning with their true passion. As a devoted leader for change in this world, Amber has learned how to turn her pain into power and wants to inspire others to do the same by exploring new concepts and ways to master their reality. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between spirituality and practicality, guiding individuals to heal themselves through a deep understanding of trauma and spiritual sciences.



    • 11 Jun 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Wisdom Wednesday

    Jenn Wolowich, CFP, B. Psych, will be presenting on Designing Your Safety Net: Income Protection for Interior Designers

    June 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM MST on Zoom


    Your creativity and expertise are the backbone of your business - but what happens if illness or injury prevents you from working? During this Wisdom Wednesday session we'll dive into the importance of income protection and how living benefits can help safeguard your income and business continuity. We'll also cover strategies for integrating these protections into your financial planning and discuss when they are tax deductible to your business.

    Note: the link to the Zoom meeting will be shared in your registration confirmation email.


       About Jenn

    Jenn Wolowich is a Certified Financial Planner in Alberta. Her passion for financial literacy is fuelled by her desire to create an environment where learning about money is fun, approachable and free from shame. With over a decade of experience, her speciality is helping Canadian families simplify their finances so they can achieve financial security and grow their legacy.

Past events

25 Mar 2025 An Introduction to ICO Bath with Robinson Lighting and Bath
20 Mar 2025 2025 DIDAA Business Summit
12 Mar 2025 Wisdom Wednesday: Starting Over - What I did Differently & What I Learned
27 Feb 2025 DIDAA Member Appreciation Social
19 Feb 2025 Tile 101 with Ames Tile & Stone (CEU)
12 Feb 2025 Wisdom Wednesday: Money Talks - What Every Designer Needs to Know About Business Finances
29 Jan 2025 Kitchen Design Tips & Tricks
15 Jan 2025 Wisdom Wednesday: Renovation Ready - The Role of Organization In A Smooth Transition
18 Dec 2024 Wisdom Wednesday: Benjamin Moore Colour of the Year & Colour Trends 2025 (A CEU Presentation)
28 Nov 2024 Slab n' Paint with BFC Flooring and Julian Tile
13 Nov 2024 Wisdom Wednesday: Working with Contractors
7 Nov 2024 Business Round Table - November
6 Nov 2024 Specifying the Right Hardwood for the Job
22 Oct 2024 Stair & Rail Design Showcase
16 Oct 2024 Wisdom Wednesday: Press & Media with Amanda Lwanga
3 Oct 2024 Business Round Table - October
19 Sep 2024 DIDAA AGM
5 Sep 2024 Business Round Table - September
14 Aug 2024 Wisdom Wednesday: Onboarding with Brenda Brix
9 Aug 2024 DIDAA Social
1 Aug 2024 Business Round Table - August
12 Jul 2024 DIDAA Social - Patio Party
13 Jun 2024 YEG to YYC Designer Road Trip: An Exclusive Journey into the World of Design
11 Apr 2024 "Let's talk about those walls"
21 Mar 2024 Don't Sell Yourself Short. Learn How to Sell High-End.
29 Feb 2024 Benjamin Moore Presents The Science of Colour & Light, A CEU Presentation
9 Nov 2023 Glass Glamour: A Designer Showcase Night
19 Oct 2023 Designing for Business Success
17 Oct 2023 Shattering the Glass Ceiling
20 Sep 2023 Life Work Balance - All About Perspective, with Brenda Brix
14 Sep 2023 DIDAA 2023 Annual General Meeting
10 Aug 2023 ORWW's Summer Beer-B-Q Bash!
20 Jul 2023 Cabinets and Cattle, by AG Woodcrafting
6 Jul 2023 Cabinetry Cantina, by Archetype Kitchens
8 Jun 2023 Urban Granite presents Italian Quality!
1 Jun 2023 Prima Stone + Iron River Surfaces June 1st
3 May 2023 For the Love of Fabric! With Rainbow Draperies
20 Apr 2023 Flights & Floors
11 Apr 2023 Sprouting into Spring
9 Mar 2023 Wedi Seminar - Tile and Stone Source Edmonton
7 Mar 2023 Colour Foundations, a Benjamin Moore CEU!
8 Feb 2023 Hearts & Honey, FEB 8.
7 Feb 2023 ChamClad's New Product Launch!
1 Dec 2022 Kitchen Range Hoods and their Impact on Kitchen Design
9 Nov 2022 World Of Tile
21 Jun 2022 Wallpaper & It's Best Applications
26 May 2022 Customised Shower Solutions For Every Need
23 Mar 2022 Storm Appliances Designer Tour
22 Feb 2022 Luxury Lighting to Enhance Aging in Place
19 Jan 2022 Colour & Paint in Environments for the Aging
10 Nov 2021 Importance of Range Hoods in Kitchen Design
24 Jun 2021 Brand like a BOSS!
26 Apr 2021 Risk Assesment
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