Edmonton Power Up: Build Vs Buy

Every entrepreneur eventually hits a fork in the road: Do I build a brand from the ground up, or do I buy a business that’s already running?

Whether you are looking to take your first leap into ownership or you are an existing owner deciding how to scale, the "Build vs. Buy" question is the most critical decision you’ll make. One path offers a blank canvas and total creative control; the other offers immediate market share and a turnkey foundation.

Join ATB Regional Advisors Cliff Turner and Maria Gafiuk for an interactive session where we strip away the theory and get into the "brass tacks" of business ownership and expansion.

This isn't a lecture—it’s a debate. Cliff will champion the Build path (Organic Growth), while Maria defends the Buy path (Acquisition). They’ll go head-to-head on the topics that matter most to your bottom line, giving you a 360-degree view of what each journey actually looks like in today’s Alberta market.

ATB Financial is committed to supporting local innovation and economic growth. We provide the resources, networking opportunities, and expertise needed to help Alberta entrepreneurs succeed on a local and global scale.

Please note: These events are created specifically for current and aspiring Entrepreneurs and small business owners. To ensure a supportive and collaborative environment, they are not designed for commercial bankers, individuals in business development roles, insurance brokers, financial advisors (unless employed by ATB), or multi-level marketing (MLM) companies.

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