Mini Titans

We’re excited to announce the finalists for this year’s Calgary Small Business Awards! 🎉

Meet this year’s finalists:

Servus Credit Union Small Business of the Year Award:
• Ava Industries Ltd.
• Bow Tie Pizza
• TradeSpace

Air Canada Community Champion Award:
• Devon & Lang
• Insight Counselling & Therapy Centre
• Solasta Counselling

Doane Grant Thornton Emerging Growth Award:
• HomeFree Homecare
• F3 Networks
• Kondattam Indian Kitchen & Bar

Rogers Business Small Business Leader of the Year Award:
• April Hicke, Toast Consulting
• Christine Dagenais, Bright Wire Leadership
• Clay Swerdelian, Verano Technologies

RBC Inclusion Award:
• Impact Society
• Intelligent Futures Inc.
• Pedesting

ATB Financial Indigenous Entrepreneurship Award:
• 49 Native Design
• Authentically Curated Inc.
• Reclaim your Nature Psychotherapy

AlphaKOR Innovation Award:
• AbaData
• Phytokana Ingredients Inc.
• TechJutsu

Avenue Magazine Made in Calgary Award:
• AFTI WatchDog
• European Bakery & Deli Ltd.
• Wow Bakery

CPA Alberta Social Entrepreneurship Award:
• Alberta Bike Swap Ltd.
• cSPACE
• The Sarjesa Group

TikTok People's Choice Award:
• Audiology Innovations
• Mini Titans
• Palak Studio Ltd.

From innovation and entrepreneurship to community impact, inclusion, leadership and more, these finalists represent the incredible talent and ambition found across Calgary’s small business community.

We’ll be sharing more about the finalists in the weeks ahead, so stay tuned! 👏

Want to celebrate with them in person? Join us October 23 at the Calgary Small Business Awards Gala, brought to you by our Title Sponsor Alberta Blue Cross: https://calgarychamber.com/event/calgary-small-business-awards-gala/

Ever wonder how entrepreneurs have the energy to push through the challenging times?

On sale day resilience is fuel by Bow Tie Pizza thank you for supporting our entrepreneurs.

✨ What a way to wrap up our Mini Titans summer camps! ✨

Yesterday’s Mini Titans Market was such a fun way to finish off an amazing summer! ☀️

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to support our young entrepreneurs and make the day so special. 💛 Whether you stopped by to shop, grab some food, visit the community tables, or simply enjoy the afternoon with us, we are so grateful you were there!

A special thank you to all of our vendors, food trucks, community organizations, and special guests who joined us and helped create such a fun community event. And of course, a big thank you to the Calgary Public Library Book Truck 📚 and Calgary Fire Department 🚒 for making the day extra exciting for the kids!

And we cannot forget our incredible volunteers! ❤️ So much work happens behind the scenes before and after an event like this. From setting everything up to taking everything down, we are incredibly grateful for everyone who gave their time and energy to make yesterday possible.

Most importantly, we loved seeing our Mini Titans putting their hard work, creativity, and entrepreneurial skills into action! Watching them interact with customers, proudly share their creations, and experience what it’s like to run their own little business is exactly what this program is all about. 🌟

And just like that… our summer camps are officially a wrap! 🎉

Thank you for making this summer so memorable. We hope to see many of you again at our March Break camps and community markets!

Until then, keep creating, dreaming, and being your amazing selves, Mini Titans! 💫

🎉 IT’S MORE THAN A MARKET! 🎉

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this Friday?

Come to the Mini Titans Market for an evening of shopping, food, entertainment and FREE family activities! ❤️

Here’s what you can enjoy:

🎈 Crazy Chris – Balloon Extraordinaire
🎨 Youth Central Craft Station
✨ Face Painting with Sparkle Fingers
🎶 Eryn Driscoll – The Bagpiping Busker
📚 Calgary Public Library Book Truck — bring your library card to borrow or return books!
🔥 Calgary Fire Department & Fire Truck
🌸 Henna Artist
🐝 Girl Guides
📻 101.5 Today Radio
💪 Kid Strong
🎓 Scholars of Calgary Northwest

And of course… all our amazing vendors, food trucks and young entrepreneurs! 🛍️

Most activities are completely FREE! 🙌

📅 TOMORROW — AUGUST 28
⏰ 4–7 PM
📍 Scenic Acres Community Association

Bring the family and make an evening of it! ❤️

🍓🛍️ MORE VENDORS + FOOD! 🍦🍩

If you missed our earlier vendor reveal, don’t worry—we’ve got MORE! 😍

Joining us this Friday, August 28:

🥄 Savoury Spoon Foods
🍓 JamLand
🌶️ Patti’s Pepper Pantry
🌿 doTERRA
🍳 Pampered Chef
🛍️ Shoppingtweets INC
🕯️ Scentsy
🏷️ Costco Memberships
⭐ Mini Titans Campers

AND YES… THERE’S FOOD! 🙌

🍩 Fresh Choice Mini Donuts
🍦 ET Ice Cream

Come hungry, come ready to shop, and bring your family!

📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ 4–7 PM
📍 Scenic Acres Community Association

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🛍️ MEET SOME OF OUR AMAZING MARKET VENDORS! 🛍️

The countdown is ON! This Friday, August 28, you’ll find an incredible mix of handmade goods, gifts, home décor, jewellery and unique creations at our Mini Titans Market! ✨

Here’s just a taste of who you’ll find:

🌟 Canber Creations
🎁 Rara Joy – 3D Printed Gifts
✨ Epoxy Accents
💛 JaFi Creations
🎀 Crafty Giftables
🏡 Nicole’s Home Decor
🌙 Flower Moon Mercantile
💎 Hazel’s Jewellery Box
🪶 Molla Made – Dream Catchers

Whether you’re shopping for yourself, looking for a unique gift, or simply want to discover something new, come browse and support local creators!

📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ 4–7 PM
📍 Scenic Acres Community Association

And this is only PART of our lineup! 👀 More vendors and activities coming later!

LAST DAY TO VOTE!

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