AEC Mentor Application

Mentor Application

Thank you for your interest in being a mentor with Airdrie Entrepreneur Common (AEC). We have two programs that assist entrepreneurs in different stages of business.

SMARTstart is an seven month cohort program that combines training and mentorship. SMARTstart is for entrepreneurs that have an idea or are in the first three years of business. Mentoring is done on a one-to-one basis.

AdvanceSMART is for entrepreneurs who are in a high growth phase of their business. AdvanceSMART matches a business with a team of three to four mentors utilizing a team mentoring approach. Businesses may remain in the program for up to 15 months.

Please review the information on our website at airdriecommon.ca to learn about our programs and mentoring opportunities.

We accept mentor applications on an ongoing basis.
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred Email*
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Preferred Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Home Address

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
LinkedIn Profile URL*
Current CV (PDF format)

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Job Title*
Company/Organization*
Work Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Work Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Website*
Please briefly give a description of your current business/career field*
How many years of experience do you have in your business/career *
Number of employees*
Please describe any past business/career fields*
Industry Experience (you are comfortable advising in these areas)*

Aerospace and AutomotiveAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and HuntingArchitecture/Engineering/ConstructionCommunications (data, telecom, wireless)ConsultingEcommerceEducationElectronic Hardware (computer, electronics)Electronic Software (SAAS)Energy (renewable, oil & gas)Finance/Investing/AccountingFitness/RecreationGovernmentHealthcareHospitality/TourismLawMarketing/Advertising/Public RelationsMedia/JournalismPersonal ServicesProcess Industries/ManufacturingReal EstateRetail/Consumer GoodsTechnologyOther
Areas of Expertise (you are comfortable advising in these areas)*

Academic ResearchAccountingBusiness DevelopmentBusiness or Strategic PlanningChange ManagementCompliance/RegulatoryCustomer ServiceFinanceFranchiseGeneral ManagementGrantsHuman ResourcesIndustry R&DInformation TechnologyLaw/Intellectual PropertyLeadershipMarketing/AdvertisingOperationsPricing/ReimbursementProcurementProduct DevelopmentProductionPrototypingSalesSoftware/App DevelopmentSupply Chain/LogisticsOther
AEC has two programs that assist entrepreneurs in different stages of business.

SMARTstart
- seven month cohort program that combines training and mentorship
- entrepreneurs that have an idea or are in the first three years of business
- mentoring is done on a one-to-one basis
AdvanceSMART
- businesses may remain in the program for up to 15 months, with an option to extend the timeframe
- businesses that are in a high growth phase and are undergoing expansion
- team mentoring approach (3-4 mentors); mentor team makeup may change as the entrepreneur’s needs and goals change, meaning you may be shifted between teams as determined by your skillset
Please review the information on our website at airdriecommon.ca to learn about our programs and mentoring opportunities.
Which program would you be interested in?*

AdvanceSMARTSMARTstartBothNo preference
AdvanceSMART Mentor Roles

AdvanceSMART has two types of mentoring roles:
1. Part of a Mentor Team - work with 2 to 3 other mentors, commit to monthly team mentoring sessions of 90 minutes in length.
2. Mentor Specialist - for those who have a specialized skillset (ex: banker, lawyer) where it makes more sense to support the entrepreneur in an ad hoc format. This role also works well for those who would like to participate in the program but cannot commit to a standing monthly meeting with a team.
AdvanceSMART mentor roles. Please choose all that interest you*

Part of a Mentor TeamMentor Specialist
Tell us why you would like to participate as a mentor*
Tell us about your experience doing business in Airdrie or about your understanding of the Airdrie business environment (or N/A if it doesn't apply)*
AdvanceSMART is for businesses that are in a high growth phase of their business (guideline of 20% per year). Tell us a little more about your experience with high business growth (in the 20% per year range) *
How did you hear about mentoring for our programs?*

Airdrie Chamber of CommerceAirdrie Economic DevelopmentCommunity Futures Centre WestFacebookInformation SessionNewspaperPast ParticipantProgram MentorRadio AdSignOther
Thanks again for your interest! You will receive a copy of your application after submission. Your application will be reviewed by the Airdrie Entrepreneur Common Selection Committee and you will be contacted regarding the next steps.
Privacy Statement

The SMARTstart and AdvanceSMART programs, and delivery partners Airdrie Entrepreneur Common, City of Airdrie and Community Futures Centre West, are committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information.

Personal information is any information that identifies you as an individual. It does not include business contact information used for business purposes.

With the submission of this form, you are voluntarily authorizing to disclose the personal information provided, for the purpose of administration of mentorship for the SMARTstart and AdvanceSMART programs.

I understand this consent can be revoked at anytime by contacting: President, Airdrie Entrepreneur Common at info@airdriecommon.ca or 403.948.8844.

The personal information collected and retained at the City of Airdrie is in accordance with Section 33(c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the FOIP Act) and will be protected under Part 2 of that Act. It will be used for the purpose of administering the SMARTstart and AdvanceSMART programs only. Should you require further information about collection, use and disclosure of personal information, please contact: City’s FOIP Coordinator at 400 Main Street SE, Airdrie, Alberta, T4B 3C3, or by phone at 403.948.8816.

Airdrie Entrepreneur Common and Community Futures Centre West adhere to the provisions of the Alberta Personal Information Protection Act.

The SMARTstart and AdvanceSMART programs:
- Will not collect, use or disclose your personal information for any purposes other than those identified to you, subject to exceptions permitted by law;
- Will make all reasonable efforts to protect the confidentiality of your personal information when doing business internally or externally with other organizations;
- Will make all reasonable efforts to protect your personal information with appropriate security safeguards;
- Will make all reasonable efforts to keep your personal information accurate and up-to-date; and
- Will attempt to honor requests you make for access to your personal information or the corrections of your personal information, subject to exceptions permitted by law.
Should you require further information about collection, use and disclosure of personal information, please contact: President, Airdrie Entrepreneur Common at info@airdriecommon.ca or 403.948.8844 or Privacy Officer Community Futures Network of Alberta at 403.851.9995.

We take our responsibility to respect and protect your personal information seriously.
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