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Aspiring entrepreneurs invited to be part of upcoming Red Deer College events

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Red Deer, December 4, 2018 – This winter, Red Deer College will be hosting two opportunities that will help to educate and encourage future small business owners. The Business Basics for the Aspiring Entrepreneur Seminar along with Breakthrough Your Business, a Dragon’s Den-style competition, will help people learn how to develop and then pitch their business ideas.

“Central Alberta is filled with people who have innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirits,” says Darcy Mykytyshyn, Dean of RDC’s Donald School of Business. “The two events we’re offering provide unique opportunities to introduce people to foundational business knowledge and skills that will help them transform their ideas into actionable business plans.”

Business Basics for the Aspiring Entrepreneur is a one-day seminar that is open to anyone, including RDC alumni living in Alberta. The free event will provide information for people interested in starting and operating a small business. Topics will include legal structure and risk management, financing, accounting, sales and marketing, entrepreneurism, tips for success, key steps, and lessons learned.

For those looking to elevate their business ideas to the next level, the Breakthrough Your Business competition will provide an opportunity to create a proposal and business plan, which they will then present to a panel of judges. The first and second place winners will be awarded $6,000 and $4,000, respectively, to help them start their small businesses. Each winner will also receive a $500 tuition voucher for RDC’s School of Continuing Education.

Local philanthropists, Joan and Jack Donald, have sponsored this event since it was first created, dedicating their time through mentorship and donating a total of $20,000 in prize money over the years. As business owners, they understand the challenges that can come from starting a new business. They believe the learning and opportunities from Breakthrough Your Business will help support local entrepreneurs to make timely, sound decisions as they pursue their business goals.

“There are many good opportunities lost and precious time wasted for lack of a timely decision,” says Jack Donald. “Both Joan and I have always followed this rule: marshal the facts, make a decision and move on. As long as you make more ‘good’ decisions than ‘poor’ ones you will prosper. This Breakthrough Your Business event is a great opportunity.”

To help this year’s participants prepare for the event, competitors will have the opportunity to partner with students to develop the business proposals.

“This is a great example of collaboration and learning, with students from the Donald School of Business working with local people to help them develop viable business plans,” says Mykytyshyn. “It’s a practical learning opportunity that has benefits for everyone involved.”

Anyone competing in Breakthrough Your Business must participate in the Business Basics Seminar, either this year or in the past years, as the learning from this seminar will help to position them for success in the competition and in their future businesses.

People interested in participating in Business Basics for the Aspiring Entrepreneur Seminar and Breakthrough Your Business are encouraged to be aware of the upcoming dates and deadlines for the events:

January 18, 2019 – January 26, 2019 – February 15, 2019 – February 22, 2019 – March 9, 2019

Expression of Interest registration deadline for Breakthrough Your Business Business Basics Seminar (required for Breakthrough Your Business) Submission deadline for Breakthrough Your Business

Final five contestants notified for Breakthrough Your Business Breakthrough Your Business

For further details, contact BreakthroughYourBusiness@rdc.ab.ca.

About RDC: For 55 years, RDC has been proudly serving its learners and communities. The College continues to grow programs, facilities and opportunities as it transitions to become a comprehensive regional teaching university during the next three to five years. This year, RDC will add seven new programs to more than 100 established programs (including full degrees, certificates, diplomas and skilled trades programs). RDC educates 7,500 full-and part-time credit students and more than 38,000 youth and adult learners in the School of Continuing Education each year. The College is expanding its teaching, learning, athletic and living spaces with the additions of the state-of-the-art Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre/Centre des Jeux du Canada Gary W. Harris, Alternative Energy Lab and construction of a new Residence which all enhance RDC’s Alternative Energy Initiative. Main campus is strategically situated on 290 acres of Alberta’s natural landscape along Queen Elizabeth II Highway. RDC is also proud to serve its Donald School of Business students housed at a downtown campus, located in the Millennium Centre, in addition to housing teaching and learning space at the Welikoklad Event Centre.

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Alberta Government looking for refinery partners

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Premier Notley greets members of the Building Trades of Alberta while announcing a new Expression of Interest for refining in the province.

From the Province of Alberta

Premier seeking industry interest in oil refining

In response to strong industry encouragement, Alberta is taking action to explore interest from the private sector in building a new oil refinery in the province.

As part of a made-in-Alberta strategy to get more value for our energy resources, Premier Rachel Notley announced the government is issuing a Request for Expression of Interest to determine business cases for investing in a new refinery in Alberta or tied to Alberta production.

“For decades, Albertans have been talking about getting more value for our oil here at home. So let’s stop the talk, end the decades of dreaming and start making more of the products the world needs here at home. It’s time to grab the bull by the horns and to do more refining and upgrading that adds value and creates jobs here. The future is coming and it will be made in Alberta.”

Rachel Notley, Premier

Building a new refinery would create good-paying, long-term jobs for Albertans. New refining capacity would also help lower the oil price differential over the long term, protecting the province from a lack of capacity to export oil, and making sure we get full value for the energy resources owned by all Albertans.

“Large industrial value-add energy investments help provide economic resilience and diversification, and create highly skilled, well-paying jobs for decades. Alberta has abundant feedstock, skilled labour and the ability to refine our resources to high-value products the world needs. There is significant international competition for these projects and for Alberta to compete, government and industry must work together. We commend the government’s focus on ensuring that the value of Alberta’s resources stays with Albertans.”
David Chappell, chair, Resource Diversification Council

“Building Trades of Alberta has always believed you should refine it where you mine it. By doing that, you maximize the value of our resources for the people of Alberta, while creating good jobs for skilled trades workers in our province. We thank the government for exploring new options for refining and upgrading here in Alberta.”
Terry Parker, executive director, Building Trades of Alberta

“The work of the Energy Diversification Advisory Committee was focused on securing Alberta’s future in a more diversified oil and gas sector. It’s good to see another action that builds on Alberta’s strengths, including a highly skilled workforce and world-class resources. This is another sign the government is focused on made-in-Alberta solutions to ensure Alberta’s energy economy is built to last.”

Jeanette Patell & Gil McGowan, co-chairs, Energy Diversification Advisory Committee

Projects must have a strong return on investment for Albertans. Any proposed facility will consume Alberta-produced oil feedstock and produce marketable refined products.

The government will consider interest in new greenfield investments or an expansion of facilities at an existing brownfield site. Submissions will be accepted until Feb. 8, 2019, with the results helping inform next steps that may include issuing a Request for Proposals to construct a new refinery.

Companies will be required to submit their engineering design and technical feasibility, project timing and execution plan, plans for sales points and transportation to market, participation of Indigenous communities, expected environmental performance, financing to complete the project, and identification and estimates of revenues to benefit Albertans.

Expressions of Interest have been used in the past to obtain industry and public suggestions on major projects and how the government can utilize existing interest to maximize the value for Albertans.

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A LUXURY SPA experience in the heart of Central Alberta

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Safari Spas welcomed its first guests in 2003 with a goal of creating a truly exceptional luxury experience for residents in Red Deer and Central Alberta.

Our team visits luxury spas all over the world in an effort to continually improve what we do. We want our guests to feel like they are on a mini vacation each and every time they visit. Our customer surveys tell us we hit the mark on a very consistent basis!

Come relax in our beautiful spa, where we’ve created a deluxe environment: everything from glass mosaic and Italian tiles, fireplaces, frosted glass, lighted mirrors and extra plush chairs. Safari Spa & Salon offers massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, body wraps, body polishes, aromatherapy, waxing, and hair styling for men, women and children, among other services.

Our level of service is over the top.

We cater to our guests at every turn. We have created an experience within Red Deer that you would expect at a resort spa. It’s all about helping you recharge your batteries, getting your body, mind and soul back into alignment.

We have a staff of 45, including four managers who ensure your experience is always 5 star. As long term members of our team, they care for the business as if it was their own. Janelle has been with us since we opened. Chana started as a hair stylist and is now an integral part of our management team. Heather and Natasha are newer to the team and are our Customer Service gurus, always taking care of every little wish and desire of our guests.

We are very proud of our deep roots in this community and support many worthwhile organizations and events.

Of particular note is our annual Red Deer Festival of Trees, supporting the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. We’ve been an active sponsor of this amazing community event since we opened in 2003.

We offer a variety of sublime services in a luxurious environment. Click to take a virtual tour.

We are proud to be the only AVEDA Lifestyle Spa in the region.

Here are some of our most popular packages:

Safari Ultimate $355

Shampoo and Style, 60 minute Chakra massage, 90 minute customized facial, Aveda Spa manicure and pedicure.

Couple’s Escape $485

This is the perfect way to spend a relaxing day together. You will each receive a one hour relaxation massage, men’s spa facial for him, customized Aveda facial for her, then enjoy a spa snack and refreshment while sitting next to each other experiencing spa pedicures in our whirlpool pedicure spa chairs with fully adjustable heated massage chairs.

Oasis $405

Complete luxury in a serene atmosphere. This ultimate package includes: 1 hour relaxation massage, aromatherapy body wrap, customized Aveda facial, spa manicure, and spa pedicure. Relax in our serenity area and enjoy.

Savanna $320

Complete treatment for the body. One hour relaxation massage, spa facial, body polish and shampoo & style.

Safari Indulge $300

Sixty minute customized facial, 60 minute hot stone massage, pedicure, shampoo, condition and style.

Safari Head To Toe $245

Get pampered from head to toe with our customized Aveda facial, spa pedicure and one hour relaxation massage.

Rain Forest $225

A mini sampling of the spa experience. This package includes a customized Aveda facial, spa pedicure and spa manicure with paraffin wax.

Gentlemen’s Oasis $245

This package is created for the special man in your life. One hour relaxation massage, men’s spa facial and a spa pedicure.

Stress Fix Pamper Package $230

Stress can really take its toll on your physical and spiritual health. Try our French Lavender infused Stress Fix Massage, pedicure and manicure to help reduce everyday stress.

Pamper Package $195

This is for those deserving to be pampered. Included in this package is a spa pedicure, spa manicure and one hour relaxation massage.

Browse some photos and please click here to learn more about Safari Spa and Salon. We are located in Unit 100, 31 Clearview Market Way, Red Deer.

Please contact us through email clearview@safarispa.com or phone 403.314-9628.

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