Innovate Cochrane

Join us for a special evening of stories, insights, and perspectives on what community growth, connection, and innovation means in Cochrane!

Every month, join host Nathan Klassen with new guests as they discuss and explore unique ways they are driving community growth and innovation.

You don't want to miss their unique perspectives on community collaboration.

Wednesday, JUNE 17, 2026.
June Topic: Culinary Innovation

Featuring:

Adam Heard - Chef & Owner, Chef H & Crumble Bums

Chris Hartman - Chef & Owner, Fence & Post

Callandra Caufield - Executive Director, Explore Cochrane

Register:
Tickets are $5 per person and they are limited!

Location:
Found - 206, 1st Street W

Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, with the discussion starting at 7pm.

TICKETS: https://www.innovatecochrane.com/events/community-innovators-june-2026

START UP COCHRANE | Our last event this month - MAY 26th.

For more details & to RSVP: https://www.innovatecochrane.com/events/start-up-cochrane-may-2026

We have one Founders Coffee event in May, please join us on the 19th.

Details & to RSVP: https://www.innovatecochrane.com/events/

COACHING & MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITY -

Unlock your potential with the Community Innovation Ecosystem (CIE) program.

FOR: Non-profits, a public service or for-profit businesses who have 3 to 500 employees and have been operating 3+ years.

INFO: www.innovatecochrane.com/programs

APPLY FOR OUR NEXT SESSION NOW -

Think differently. Move forward, together.

Every next step starts somewhere.

Start with an event. Build new connections. Discover fresh ideas. When you are ready to go further, Innovate Cochrane is here to help you think differently and move forward, together.

Take the next step at www.innovatecochrane.com/events

We have two Founders Coffee events coming up in May, please join us on the 5th or 19th.

Details & to RSVP: https://www.innovatecochrane.com/events/

Come say hi at the Cochrane Chamber of Commerce 2026 Trade Show - on today & tomorrow at SLS Centre.

Building community-driven innovation.

Community-driven innovation starts with people coming together around shared goals.

Through events, programs and partnerships, Innovate Cochrane helps people connect, grow and move ideas forward. This is about building a stronger, more connected community where innovation is practical, relevant and shared.

Get involved at www.innovatecochrane.com

OUR MAY EVENTS -

MAY 2 & 3 - Cochrane Chamber of Commerce Trade Show

MAY 5 & 19 - Founders Coffee

MAY 26 - Start Up Cochrane

*Note: Our Community Innovators Spotlight Series returns in June! Stay tuned for our speakers and topic!

Full details: InnovateCochrane.com

More provincial funding is flowing into the Cochrane area through the Northern and Regional Economic Development Program.

Read the full story on the CochraneNow website/app.

Thinking ahead to May? 👀

Join our next lunch & learn: Capacity Under Pressure.

Jamila Godfrey (founder of Village of Play) will introduce us to executive functioning skills: the mental processes that drive how we plan, focus, decide and take action - and why they fall apart when we're stretched too thin.

If you're a small business owner worried about burnout, this one is for you

📅 Wednesday, May 20
🕛 12–2pm
📍 The Station, Cochrane
🎟 $25 (includes lunch by the Cochrane Baking Company !) – grab your spot : https://cochranebusinessnetwork.com/upcoming-events/