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W by ATB Client Stories

Find out how W by ATB’s industry expertise and tailored gender-intelligent advice is helping women ATB Business clients become understood, empowered and connected.

Gina Thornton, Faulkbuilt CFO sits in the office with her coworkers

Shining a light on gender intelligence

Gina Thornton, Falkbuilt CFO values W by ATB’s gender-intelligent approach to banking plus a lot more.

Lindsay Anderson, Owner of Twig Boutique sits at her office on her laptop

Understood and empowered since day one.

See what Lindsay Anderson, Owner of Twig Boutique in Camrose, Alberta values about being a W by ATB client.

Alison Davie, North Paddock Farms sits at her home office near a lit window

Overcoming both age and gender bias in farming.

Find out how W by ATB is supporting Alison Davie, owner of North Paddock Farms in Taber Alberta.

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W by ATB offers inclusive business banking services and advice to power possibility for women-led businesses looking to grow.

Advice for female business leaders scaling their established business

Expanding your business beyond Alberta

A guide to strategic growth with W by ATB.

Coming to an agreement: negotiation tips for women in business

Expert negotiator Joanna Shea explores the steps women can take to level the playing field in a negotiation — and get what they want.

W by ATB client Alison Davie, owner of North Paddock Farms works at her home office

Improving access to capital for women with W by ATB

Learn how W by ATB creates transparency in capital funding, specifically for clients who are established women business owners and leaders.

W by ATB logo amongst a grouping of triangles

Powering Women, W by ATB's gender intelligent banking

Gender intelligent banking equips women business owners & leaders to overcome barriers, access the capital & make the connections they need to thrive—their way.

As Relationship Manager for W by ATB, Aimee Parker stands in front of ATB Place in Edmonton, Alberta.

W by ATB: powering an equitable future for women in business

Discover the impact of gender intelligent banking through stories from women business owners and leaders, and the women behind W by ATB.

Poppy Barley: Sewing the Future of Fashion

“We exist to re-think every step of the fashion industry to make it better — for our planet, for our people and for our future."

Transitioning into business: Lessons from BRITT Land & Engagement

Learn from one of Alberta’s leading land and engagement consulting firms through an in-depth conversation around achieving financial clarity.

ATB x DirectHer on the power of gender diverse boards

Learn about the power of board gender diversity, the basics of board structure, how to secure a place on a board of directors and make an impact once you’re there.

Advice from the women behind BRITT Land & Engagement

Women leaders in business share advice after taking on the challenge of running a big land brokerage in a predominantly male-dominated industry.

 Advice for women entrepreneurs starting and growing their business

Resilience: the key to success for female fitness entrepreneur

From ‘underdog’ to thriving business owner, a female fitness entrepreneur shares how she’s built a strong and healthy business.

What Manjit Minhas wants entrepreneurs to know

Ever wanted entrepreneurial advice from a Dragon’s Den Dragon? Manjit Minhas offers 6 keys to entrepreneurial success.

Buttercream clothing shares advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

Candice from Buttercream Clothing shares her advice on going above and beyond to meet her customers needs and how she has developed her business into a cult fashion brand.

How to support the women entrepreneurs of Alberta’s economy

When it comes to growing a small business, women face specific challenges that can have a negative impact on how fast they scale up. How can women overcome the barriers to growth?

Six ways to support and empower Alberta’s women entrepreneurs

How to support Alberta's women-owned businesses and where to find them.

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