Cochrane Business Network: Moving into the New Year
2026-01-20 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | Cochrane Toyota
Join us on January 20 for a lunchtime session with Lea Wiens from Meaningful Movement, where we’ll explore Movement Snacks – simple, accessible ways to bring more movement, energy and focus into your workday.

Gentle movement only (no one likes a workout after lunch )
Practical and realistic for busy workdays
A great way to start the year and make new connections

Lunch catered by @littlevalleybagelco – because supporting local matters

Thank you to Cochrane Toyota for providing the community space!

$25 per person
Tuesday January 20, 12-2pm
Cochrane Toyota Community Room

Tickets available now – save your spot!
https://cochranebusinessnetwork.com/upcoming-events/

TAXES, TACOS AND TEQUILA
2026-01-29 11:30 - 13:30 | Cabeza Grande, Heartland, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Join us on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Cabeza Grande for an engaging (and surprisingly fun) take on 2026 tax planning. Learn from Rebecca Penner, CPA, and Ellen Covey, CFP, as they break down what’s changing, what it means for you, and how to use RRSPs, TFSAs, and FHSAs wisely—no decoder ring required.

Learning is FREE
Lunch & drinks on your own (Chamber Members get 10% off!)
Registration required

Come for the tacos, stay for the clarity, and leave with a brighter plan for 2026.

FOUNDERS COFFEE
2026-02-03 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-02-17 07:00 - 09:00
Join us for a morning of networking at our FOUNDERS COFFEE event on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at SUNNY SIDE UP in Cochrane, at 7am. This event is free, but you buy your own breakfast or coffee.
Dates: The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Time: 7am to 9am
Where: SUNNY SIDE UP COCHRANE, 205 1st Street W. in Cochrane, AB
*just show up!

Before Hours - Coffee Break
2026-02-11 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-03-11 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-04-08 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-13 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-06-10 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-07-08 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-08-12 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-09-09 07:00 - 09:00 and 3 more dates
Kickstart your morning with our new monthly Business Before Hours Networking Event!

Location
Cochrane Coffee Traders Ltd.
114, 2nd Ave West Cochrane, Alberta

Fees/Admission
This event is complimentary, however registration is required.

Website
http://www.cochranechamber.ca

Exclusively for Chamber Members, this complimentary gathering takes place on the second Wednesday of each month—offering the perfect opportunity to connect, build relationships, and showcase your business in a friendly, laid-back atmosphere.

Business After Hours
2026-02-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Half Hitch Brewery
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST

Location
Half Hitch Brewing Company
10 Griffin Industrial Point #1
Cochrane, Alberta

Fees/Admission
Complimentary for Chamber Members

Business After Hours

Description

Join us at a NEW LOCATION for our monthly Business Afterhours Networking Event, a complimentary event for Chamber Members that is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month!
This is a great opportunity to meet and visit with local Chamber Members and promote your business in a casual atmosphere.
We do ask that you register for this complimentary event

FOUNDERS COFFEE BY INNOVATE COCHRANE
2026-03-03 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-03-17 07:00 - 09:00
Join us for a morning of networking at our FOUNDERS COFFEE event on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at SUNNY SIDE UP in Cochrane, at 7am. This event is free, but you buy your own breakfast or coffee.
Dates: The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Time: 7am to 9am
Where: SUNNY SIDE UP COCHRANE, 205 1st Street W. in Cochrane, AB

COCHRANE BUSINESS NETWORK - MARCH
2026-03-10 12:00 - 14:00 | The Station, 360 Railway St W, Cochrane, AB, Canada
Meet our speakers

HBM Chartered Professional Accountants have been supporting businesses in Cochrane and the surrounding area for over 30 years.

As a full-service firm, they work across financial statements, corporate and personal tax, bookkeeping, GST/HST and business advisory – but what really sets them apart is their focus on small and medium owner-managed businesses.

Brigitte, Ryan and Landon work with local business owners every day. They understand the real-life questions, the grey areas and the “am I doing this right?” moments that come with running a business.

Join us March 10 for All Things Tax & Accounting: Common Scenarios Explained – a practical session designed to bring clarity to the numbers behind your business.

Register here: https://cochranebusinessnetwork.com/upcoming-events/

March 10
12-2pm
The Station
$25 per person – includes lunch by Potpourri

The Cochrane Spring Job Fair 2026
2026-03-25 15:00 - 18:00 | The Lions Event Centre, 109 5th Avenue, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Looking for your next career move? The Cochrane Spring Job Fair is just around the corner!Join us on Wednesday, March 25, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Cochrane Lions Club and Events Centre. This collaborative event with Prospect Now, the Town of Cochrane, and the Chamber is the perfect chance to meet face-to-face with local employers who are hiring right now.Whether you’re hunting for a seasonal role, your first job, or a total career change, this afternoon is all about opening new doors. The Prospect team will be onsite to offer free job search support and resources to help you stand out.Pro-tip: Bring several copies of your updated resume and be ready to network!See you at 109 Fifth Avenue!

Cochrane Business Network: AI for Small Businesses
2026-04-14 12:00 - 14:00 | The Station at Cochrane Crossing, 306 Railway St. W, Cochrane, AB, Canada
AI for Small Businesses
Simple ways to save time and work smarter
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday business – but many entrepreneurs still aren’t sure how to use it in a practical way.
In this session, Dasha White and Vladimir Mosk, Orange Space AI, will demonstrate how tools like ChatGPT can become a simple and powerful assistant for business owners.
Using real examples, they will show how AI can help entrepreneurs save time, organize ideas, communicate with clients, and support daily business operations.
You’ll learn:
• Why AI often produces generic answers
• How to train ChatGPT to understand your business
• Simple prompting techniques anyone can use
• How to organize AI with Projects for different tasks
• Practical examples relevant to everyday small business operations
The session will also include a short live demonstration showing how entrepreneurs can start using AI immediately to reduce operational workload and work more efficiently.

LEMONADE DAY 2026
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14
Calling All Aspiring Young Entrepreneurs!
Join us for Lemonade Day on JUNE 13, 2026, and become part of an exciting journey! We’re looking for enthusiastic participants to run their own lemonade stands and dive into the world of business.

Your kids can join local young entrepreneurs in your town as they set up their stands.

Participants will keep all profits, with many choosing to support a charity of their choice. It’s a chance to learn, give back, and have fun!

Does your child want to participate in Lemonade Day?

Lemonade Day offers a free, engaging program where youth from kindergarten to high school can learn to start, own, and operate their own business—a lemonade stand!
Here’s how to get involved:

Register for Lemonade Day Northern Alberta starting March 1st. https://local.lemonadeday.org/northern-alberta
Attend Lemonade University to gain essential business skills. Craft your unique lemonade recipe. Build and design your lemonade stand. Set up outside a local business. Operate your stand on Lemonade Day, June 13, 2026.
Celebrate your achievements!

Secure your spot in this fantastic, FREE program by visiting our website. Don’t miss this opportunity to inspire and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs!https://local.lemonadeday.org/northern-alberta

Participating Lemonade Day Towns 2026:Alberta Beach, Ashmont, Athabasca, Barrhead, Barrhead County, Beaumont, Beaverlodge, Blackfalds, Clive, Bonnyville, Boyle, Canyon Creek, Clairmont, Cochrane, Cold Lake, Drayton Valley, Edson, Elk Point, Fairview, Fox Creek, Gibbons, Grande Cache, Grande Prairie, Grovedale, High Prairie, Hinton, Jasper, Kitscoty, Lac La Biche, Leduc, Legal, Lloydminster, Mallaig, Manning, Marwayne, Mayerthorpe, Morinville, Onoway, Peace River, Ponoka, Redwater, Saddle Lake, Sexsmith, Slave Lake, Smoky Lake, Spruce Grove, St. Paul, Stony Plain, Swan Hills, Thorhild, Vermilion, Vilna, Wabasca, Westlock, Wembley, Whitecourt, Widewater, and Woodlands County
