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Supporting Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Highlights from EDP Special Projects This Year

Supporting Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Highlights from EDP Special Projects This Year

At the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program, we know that building an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem takes more than one-to-one coaching alone. It also means investing in learning opportunities, conversations, and events that improve general accessibility for entrepreneurs with disabilities and health-related barriers.

Youth Side Hustle Program - Community Futures Meridian Region

Youth Side Hustle Program - Community Futures Meridian Region

Special Projects funding from EDP Alberta helped Community Futures Meridian Region design and deliver a practical, inclusive way for rural youth to learn the basics of small business ownership. All 10 seats filled within 7 days, and every participant completed the program by October 2025.

Success Story: Wiggle Butts Day Home – Building a Business with Heart and Support

Success Story: Wiggle Butts Day Home – Building a Business with Heart and Support

 At Community Futures Alberta, our Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) is designed to help rural entrepreneurs overcome barriers and build businesses that fit their lives. Today, we’re proud to share the inspiring journey of Bonnie Kroeker, owner of Wiggle Butts Day Home—a safe haven for dogs that’s rooted in trust, compassion, and community.