# Event Details - **Event Name**: Edmonton Power Up: Build Vs Buy - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 03:45 pm – Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 06:45 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Startup vs. Acquisition? Get the real facts on lending and strategy as ATB’s Cliff and Maria debate your path to ownership.About this EventBuild VS Buy – Which Path is Yours?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.A Friendly Face-OffThis 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edmonton/edmonton-power-up-build-vs-buy/100001988652008691 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Edmonton - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: ATB Entrepreneur Centre (Edmonton) - **lat**: 53.47889199999999 - **long**: -113.49654 - **full address**: ATB Entrepreneur Centre (Edmonton), 4234 Calgary Trail Northwest, Edmonton, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Edmonton Power Up: Build Vs Buy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7637789fb980550a775e04717f11e0bc0f89c6f049ae9a7844882aa945318350-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0172ef-gmir.jpg?v=1779463449 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Edmonton Power Up: Build Vs Buy being held? - **A:** Edmonton Power Up: Build Vs Buy takes place on Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 03:45 pm to Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 06:45 pm at ATB Entrepreneur Centre (Edmonton), 4234 Calgary Trail Northwest, Edmonton, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Edmonton Power Up: Build Vs Buy? - **A:** Edmonton Power Up: Build Vs Buy is organized by ATB Entrepreneur Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Edmonton Power Up: Build Vs Buy is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edmonton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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