Triffo School of Business

07/31/2026

As a Triffo School of Business startup-support and entrepreneurship learning initiative, MacEwan Ventures provides mentorship and networking opportunities for those seeking to turn their idea into a viable business.

Last week, emerging entrepreneurs from Mi Gente Canada Foundation pitched their business ideas to a panel of community judges for the chance to win funding to support their ventures. Congratulations to the winners:

First place winners: Maria Paula Ramirez Cortes & Erica Boffano
Third place winner: Beatriz Adriana Maya Pion

Thank you to our judges for their deliberations: Olena Hlazkova, Founder of Regole Immigration Inc., and Chair & Director of Strategy at Mi Gente; Jutta Rohrschach, Consultant, Mentor, and Community Innovation Leader; and Jesus Gonzalez Rivas, Owner and President of Paraiso Tropical. Thank you to Mi Gente for participating. Thank you to MacEwan Ventures Manager, Tristan Ham; to the staff in the Dean's Office, Triffo School of Business for their support; and to everyone who attend the Pitch Showcase. Lastly, a sincere thank you to all the participants in the MacEwan Ventures program. We wish you all success in your ventures!

If you have a business idea and want to learn the skills needed to successfully run a small business, or to be an entrepreneur, be sure to visit the MacEwan Ventures page at MacEwan.ca/MacEwanVentures, or connect with Tristian Ham directly.

07/16/2026

Congratulations to MacEwan Alumni Lorne Gladu (Management Studies ’96, University Transfer: Bachelor of Arts ’92) and Karen Jeu (Voluntary Sector Management ’05) on their appointments to MacEwan University’s Board of Governors.

As representatives of MacEwan’s community of more than 96,000 alumni, they will bring valuable perspectives to the Board and help shape the university’s future. Congratulations, Lorne and Karen!

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/amB350ZnUZm

07/13/2026

07/02/2026

Big ideas start somewhere — and at MacEwan Ventures, they start turning into real opportunities. As a Triffo School of Business initiative, MacEwan Ventures empowers aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs to transform bold ideas into thriving ventures.

Last week marked the exciting finale of the Pitch Showcase competition. With creativity, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit on full display, participants celebrated the incredible progress they've made on their journeys.

Shout out to the winners:

1st place: NeuroCreative Journeys, Celine Vaillancourt
2nd place: Blueberry's Blossoms, Jackie Moreno Rojas
3rd place: Boru, Nadiya Boru

Not only were ideas showcased, but passion and innovation too. Every presenter brought with them an infectious, lively energy and palpable excitement for their vision.

Thank you to our incredible judges for selecting three winners from all the amazing pitches put forth: Vraj Shah (MacEwan Alumni), Haley Wolgien-Lowe (Communicator and Public Speaker Scientist), and Michelle Frechette (Founder and Director of Connected Kitchen Project). Thank you to industry expert Jutta Rohrshach for her attendance and assistance; it was truly an honor. Thank you to MacEwan Ventures Manager, Tristan Ham, for hosting. Thank you to the staff in the Dean's Office, Triffo School of Business, for their support. Of course, thank you to all those who attended the Pitch Showcase.

Lastly, thank you to all who participated in the MacEwan Ventures program. We wish you all success in your ventures!

If you have a business idea and want to learn the skills needed to successfully run a small business, or to be an entrepreneur, be sure to visit the MacEwan Ventures page at MacEwan.ca/MacEwanVentures, or connect with Tristian Ham directly.

06/18/2026

Congratulations to our graduating students from the Triffo School of Business — you did it!

With thousands crossing the stage at the Winspear Centre after years of dedicated hard work and commitment to their studies, please join us in sincerely celebrating our students as they enter the next phase in their journey

06/16/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Makarand Gulawani for publishing "Teaser campaigns have become one of the music industry’s most powerful marketing tools" in The Conversation.

Be sure to check out his article in The Conversation. You can expect to gain insight into the different ways that music artists use teaser campaigns as marketing strategies.

Dr. Gulawani is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Business, Marketing, Strategy and Law in the Triffo School of Business.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64628/AAM.gt4gtkfyy

06/15/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Makarand Gulawani for publishing "Teaser Campaigns Have Become One of the Music Industry's Most Powerful Marketing Tools" in The Conversation.

Be sure to check out his article in The Conversation. Readers can expect to gain insight into the different ways that music artists use teasers as marketing strategies.

Dr. Gulawani is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Business, Marketing, Strategy and Law in the Triffo School of Business.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64628/AAM.gt4gtkfyy

06/15/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Makarand Gulawani for publishing "Teaser campaigns have become one of the music industry’s most powerful marketing tools" in The Conversation.

Be sure to check out his article in The Conversation. You can expect to gain insight into the different ways that music artists use teaser campaigns as marketing strategies.

Dr. Gulawani is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Business, Marketing, Strategy and Law in the Triffo School of Business.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64628/AAM.gt4gtkfyy

06/19/2025

Today is the final day of convocation! Check out the schedule and watch the ceremonies live here: https://ow.ly/ltaf50Warb7

MacEwan University School of Business

02/11/2025

Spots are filling up — don't miss this compelling conversation on leadership, corporate culture, and the role of business in the community with former ATB Financial CEO Dave Mowat, hosted by former Edmonton journalist Glenn Kubish.

📅 Thursday, February 27
⏰ 5–7 p.m.
📍 Feigel Conference Centre, Room 11-204, Allard Hall
📍 MacEwan University | 11110 104 Ave, Edmonton

Connect with alumni and local professionals while gaining valuable insights from one of Alberta's most respected business leaders.

Register here ➡️ https://www.macewan.ca/about-macewan/alumni/events/alumni-business-mixer/

MacEwan University School of Business