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EPISODE 10, A year in review with Sandra Milne

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 16:49


Lisa Galecki, the Digital Media & Marketing Specialist for APEX Alberta & Tourism Medicine Hat is the Co-host with Sandra Milne on our final episode for Season 1. Sandra recently accepted a position as the Executive Director of CMHA ASER. In this episode, Lisa interviews Sandra Milne in this episode and does a year in review with Sandra Regional Innovation Coordinator. Sandra started as the Regional Innovation Coordinator in January 2020 and could have never imagined what her role would look like in the year to come. Sandra discusses what life looked like after March 13, 2020 and her involvement with the Economic Recovery Team in Medicine Hat, the ShopHERE program and how she saw the opportunity for it to play out in our local area and ShopYXH and why it helps small business owners in Southern Alberta reach new customers in a marketplace. As a final farewell, Sandra introduces who the new Regional Innovation Coordinator is for APEX, Tracy Stroud, and shares insights on some exciting things to come for the innovation and tech sector ecosystem in Southern Alberta. NOTE: At the time of recording the ShopHere program was available but as of March 31, 2021 the program has ended.

Episode 9, An interview with Janice Dynes and Cali Bernard

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 15:17


In this episode we explore the ShopHERE program with two participants, Cali Bernard of Butter Me Up Co, and Janice Dynes of The Clay Trade. With vastly different backgrounds, and different types of offerings, both Janice and Cali were able to use the program to build beautiful e-commerce sites.

Episode 8, Frequently Asked Questions for Sandra

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 8:14


In this episode our host Sandra answers the frequently asked questions she receives at APEX, touching on business in times of crisis, finding the right support, and setting you up for success.

Episode 7, An Interview with Mark Keller

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 11:52


This week Sandra chats with Mark Keller, Executive Director of Advancement and Community Relations at the Medicine Hat College. Mark speaks about programs and services the Medicine Hat College offers to support entrepreneurship, not only for its students, but for the community at large as well.

Episode 6, An interview with Lisa Galecki

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 9:52


This week our host Sandra sits down with Lisa Galecki of Tourism Medicine Hat and Community Futures Entre-Corp to talk about the ShopHERE program, marketing supports for entrepreneurs, and programs and services available to help take your business to the next level and gain the exposure you need.

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Episode 5, An interview with James Kuehn of PULP Digital

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 11:00


This week our host Sandra is joined by James Kuehn of PULP Digital Creators, Pulp is an organization created to support digital artists in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Learn about PULP's upcoming Digital Juice festival and digital animation in Southern Alberta.

Episode 4, An Interview with Ivan Long of AutoStar Compusystems

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 11:00


Join our host Sandra as she chats with Ivan Long of AutoStar Compusystems, a successful company in the tech sector based out of Medicine Hat. Learn about the environment for technology companies, and a brand new offering from AutoStar announced right here on our show.

Episode 3 An Interview with John Stroh of Alberta Innovates

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 8:00


Our host Sandra Milne is joined by John Stroh, a Technology Development Advisor with Alberta Innovates who works primarily with Small and Medium sized business and Entrepreneurs, providing programs and advice on how they might be able to commercialize their new, innovative technology. John chats with us about the Client Care Process of Alberta Innovates, the resources they provide, and joins us again in a later episode to discuss "The Big 5".

Episode 2, An interview with Matt Hill of Business Link

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 12:23


Matt Hill, a Business Strategist with Business Link covering covering Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and all the rural communities of Southern Alberta joins our host Sandra Milne on this episode. Based in Brooks, Matt is perfectly placed to reach entrepreneurs throughout the region. In this episode, Matt explains how Business Link helps businesses in the region succeed, and discusses up and coming programming that you can access.

Episode 1, An Introduction to Sandra Milne

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 5:54


In this episode we meet our host, Sandra Milne. Sandra is the Regional Innovation Network Coordinator for APEX Alberta in Medicine Hat. Learn about Sandra's journey to APEX, and more about how 8 Minutes with APEX can help you take your business to the next level.

Welcome to 8 Minutes with APEX

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 1:35


8 Minutes with APEX is a podcast created by APEX Alberta to provide entrepreneurs in business and technology across the province with the knowledge and resources they need to cultivate success in their field. Join us with our host, Sandra Milne, as we explore the start-up space in Alberta and beyond with special guests providing maximum value for your business.

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