Program

Living Wage Project Support for Breweries

Could paying more cost you less?

What if we told you there was a tool at your fingertips that had the potential to:

Improve employee work ethic (making you more productive!)
Reduce turnover (saving you money!)
Create competitive advantage (attracting more customers!)
Stimulate the local economy (making your customers able to buy more!)
Leverage your business as a force for good (allowing you to live your values!)

All this could be possible through living wages, and we're offering an exclusive opportunity for Calgary breweries to make it happen.

Through our expert-led, highly tailored curriculum, including one-on-one advisory and mentorship from industry leaders and peers, participants of this program will develop and execute a living wage strategy in just one year.

The program includes:

Customized support from experienced business advisors in both workshop and one-on-one formats.
Access to mentors in the industry who have seen the success of living wages in their own businesses.
A supportive community of peers to share experiences, insights, and knowledge while working towards living wage employment.

Still fuzzy on the living wage concept? Here's a great definition and FAQ from the Alberta Living Wage Network.

The next cohort will be launched in May!

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Our next cohort starts in May!

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What you will learn

Access to business advisors to provide customized support to move towards living wage employment, including targeted support with HR, finance, operations, marketing and more.

Create and execute a comprehensive implementation plan to make living wages a reality.

Elevate your business and your brand through program-related promotion (strong likelihood of media coverage)..

Access a small cohort of businesses in your industry to share relatable knowledge and experiences with (we're not splitting pie, we're growing it!)..

Exit the program as a living wage certified employer!

Is this program right for you?

Do you qualify?

You are operating a brewery or "brewery-adjacent" business in the Calgary area.
You've been in business for a minimum of 1 year.
You have a minimum of five staff members not currently being paid a living wage ($26.50/hr without benefits).).
You have the desire and commitment to implement living wages in your business.
You are available to commit to all program components, including an average of 2 hrs / week for the first six months (planning) and 2 hrs / month for the second 6 months (implementation) of the program.

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Contact our Welcome Team

Our knowledgeable Welcome Team is happy to support you. Please contact us by clicking below or by calling 403-272-9323. Inquiries and messages will receive a response within 3 business days.