ADST Entrepreneur Application

AdvanceSMART Application

AdvanceSMART is a new mentorship program for Airdrie entrepreneurs (Owners, CEOs, Presidents) who are experiencing high growth. This program matches a business with a team of three to four mentors to support building growth strategies, tackling challenges and becoming a better business leader. This team mentoring approach is a unique methodology with proven advantages – providing entrepreneurs a temporary board of advisors to help reach ambitious growth goals and build successful companies.

Before applying, please read the Eligibility and Commitment information.

Applications to the program are accepted on an ongoing basis and selected businesses will gain entrance to the program as space is available.

Acceptance into the program is determined by a Selection Committee. This committee will rely on your application and supporting materials to determine suitability and readiness for the program. We recommend you put a high degree of effort into completing the application and providing supporting materials. Applicants will also be invited to an interview.

Questions? Contact: info@airdriecommon.ca

Program delivery partners (City of Airdrie and Community Futures Centre West) may have their own program eligibility criteria relating to the participation of employees and family members. City of Airdrie employees are not eligible. Family members of City of Airdrie employees may be eligible for the program. For more information, contact economic.development@airdrie.ca.

This form can be saved and returned to ONLY if completed on the same device/computer.

Once submitted, you will receive a copy of your application via email. If you don't receive this, please check your junk mail and then contact us, as there may be an issue with your submission.

Partnership Information
Do you have a business partner(s)?*

YesNo

Do you have a formal partnership agreement?*

YesNoWorking on one
AdvanceSMART Participation

You may register up to 1 additional team member to participate in the program, such as a Partner or Co-Founder. Only ONE application form needs to be completed per business. We encourage you to complete the application together. Only one participant commitment fee will be collected.
Will you be registering an additional team member?*

YesNo
Additional Team Member Information
Additional team member name*

First NameLast Name
Additional team member email*
example@example.com
Additional team member primary phone number*

Area CodePhone Number
Additional team member date of birth

MonthDayYear
Date

About You and Your Business
We want to know more about you. Tell us a little about yourself (and your additional team member, if applicable) with a short bio.*
Is this your (or your additional team member’s) first time as an entrepreneur?*

YesNo
Please provide a brief description of your previous business(es) including how long you were in business.*
What year did you open your current business?*
What is your elevator pitch (brief company description)?*

0/500
What is the customer problem your company or product solves? *

0/500
How is your solution different from competitors’?*

0/250
What is your go-to-market strategy (who is your current target market, and who will you target next)? What research have you conducted to inform this strategy?*

Business Growth Plan

AdvanceSMART is for companies that are in a high growth phase of their business. In this section you'll tell us a little more about your business plans/growth goals.

At the end of the application in the supporting materials section, please attach a copy of your audited, accountant-reviewed or compilation engagement statements/notice to reader financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) for the previous three years. If you want to discuss availability of these documents or have questions, contact us at info@airdriecommon.ca.
Growth goals for the next year and brief implementation plan (indicate n/a if not applicable, all fields must be filled in):*
Growth goals for the next three years and brief implementation plan (indicate n/a if not applicable, all fields must be filled in):*
What is your actual or projected revenue, expenses and net income for each year indicated below? Note: Net income is before owner salary. All fields must have a value. Please put a zero if it does not apply. Percent growth is auto calculated using the revenue value.*
What is your actual or projected employees for each year indicated below? Note: All fields must have a value. Please put a zero if it does not apply. Total and percent growth is auto calculated.*
Do you have a strategic plan or business plan? If yes, please attach a copy of it in the supporting materials section. Draft documents are welcome.*

YesNo
Please outline how your growth goals will contribute to Airdrie (including employee growth, growth in your physical footprint, increased revenue or economic activity).*

Privacy Statement

AdvanceSMART, 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 assessing suitability for AdvanceSMART and the administration of AdvanceSMART.

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 AdvanceSMART 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.

AdvanceSMART:
- 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.

Supporting Materials

A number of supporting materials are required to assist the Selection Committee in understanding you and your business.

Supporting materials MUST include:

A copy of your audited, accountant-reviewed or compilation engagement statements/notice to reader financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) for the previous three years.

Supporting materials MAY include:
- Strategic or business plan (draft plans are welcome)
- Resume or CV
- Marketing materials
Let us know the files you are uploading so we can cross reference (just in case of a technology glitch).
Upload HERE

Browse Files

Cancelof
By signing and submitting this application you are indicating you understand the commitment required to participate in the program and are able to fulfill the program expectations.

First Name*   Last Name*

Signature*

Date*
Enter the message as it's shown*
Should be Empty:

	Name	Partnership Percentage
Partner 1
Partner 2
Partner 3
Partner 4

AdvanceSMART Application

Applicant Information

Partnership Information

AdvanceSMART Participation

Additional Team Member Information

About You and Your Business

Business Growth Plan

Strengths and Learning Goals

Privacy Statement

Supporting Materials