• 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.

  • Applicant Information

  • Date of birth
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  • Where do you currently operate your business from?*

  • Is your business a franchise or part of a chain?*
  • Does your business hold an active City of Airdrie business license?*
  • Have you attended an AdvanceSMART information session? It is strongly recommended you attend an information session or watch a recording (at airdriecommon.ca/advancesmart) before applying.*

  • Meeting Preferences

    AdvanceSMART team-based mentors and mentor specialist will meet with entrepreneurs on a regular or ad hoc basis.  Please share your meeting preferences below in order to support matching you with a mentor team.

  • I am available to meet with my mentor team (check all that apply):*

  • Please share your preference/availability for meetings*

  • Partnership Information

  • Do you have a business partner(s)?*
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  • Do you have a formal partnership agreement?*

  • 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?*

  • Additional Team Member Information

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  • Additional team member date of birth
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  • About You and Your Business

  • Is this your (or your additional team member’s) first time as an entrepreneur?*
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  • 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.

  • 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.*

  • Strengths and Learning Goals

  • What are your strengths in operating a business? (Check all that apply)*

  • If you could build your own mentor team with expertise in 3-4 different areas, what skillsets would you ideally like to have on your team? (Check up to 4)*

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  • How did you hear about the AdvanceSMART Program? (Check all that apply)

  • Privacy Statement

    AdvanceSMART, and delivery partner Airdrie Entrepreneur Common and City of Airdrie, 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 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 under the authority of Section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act (“the Act”) and will be treated in accordance with the Collection of Personal Information provisions (Part 1, Division 1) of the Act. It will be used for the purpose of administering the SMARTstart program only. Should you require further information about collection, use and disclosure of personal information, please contact: City of Airdrie at 400 Main Street SE, Airdrie, Alberta, T4B 3C3, or by phone at 403.948.8800.

    Airdrie Entrepreneur Common adheres 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.

    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
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  • 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.

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