Leads you can act on
Members pass referrals to people they have met, worked with and trust. That means warmer introductions and higher-quality leads than a cold call or an ad.
Business referral group in Edmonton
Edmonton business networking that turns handshakes into referrals
ABLE is the Alliance of Builders, Leaders and Entrepreneurs: a referral group of Edmonton business owners who meet every Wednesday morning to pass real leads, ask for what they need, and give back to the city they work in. Your first four visits are free.
Wednesdays7:15 to 8:30 AM
One seatper profession
4 visitsfree for guests
In personor join online
Why ABLE
Six reasons Edmonton business owners stay
Business networking is still the fastest and most affordable way to grow a local business. ABLE is built around one idea: when one member wins, the whole room rises.
Collaboration over competition
Each member holds the seat for their profession, so the people around the table are partners, not rivals. Everyone is invested in everyone else's growth.
Community work that matters
We organize volunteer days and donation drives for Edmonton organizations, and we use our events to send customers and reviews to local businesses.
Learning by doing
Weekly meetings include practical, real-world networking activities: sharpening your pitch, asking better, and turning a referral into a signed client.
Leadership for every member
Members run committees, host guests and lead parts of the meeting. You build leadership skills in a room that wants you to succeed.
Relationships first
We focus on person-to-person trust over business-card swaps. The referrals follow the relationships, and the relationships last.
ABLE in action
See what a Wednesday morning looks like
Weekly meetings, volunteer days, socials and member wins. This is the room you would be walking into.
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Events calendar
Meetings, socials and community days
Every Wednesday meeting, guest day, social and volunteer event is on the calendar. Pick an event for the details and add it to your own calendar.
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Bring a guest, be a guest
Three ways to get value from ABLE
Whether you want a seat at the table or just want to meet the room, there is a way in.
Applicant
Become a member and hold professional exclusivity for your field. Our careful vetting process means every member who holds a seat has real authority in their space.
Buyer
Looking for a trusted realtor, bookkeeper, painter or mortgage advisor? Being in the room leads to meaningful connections, fresh insights and unexpected opportunities.
Connector
One ABLE meeting puts you in front of a room of well-networked Edmonton business owners who can introduce you to clients and collaborators.
Community engagement
Giving back is part of the membership
ABLE members do more than trade referrals. We reinvest time and dues into Edmonton organizations and use our events to lift up local businesses.
Operation Friendship Seniors Society
Members collected and organized clothing and household goods for seniors in Edmonton.
Ronald McDonald House
Members bought the groceries, cooked, and served lunch to families staying at the house while their children receive care.
Veterans Thanksgiving dinner
In October 2026, ABLE members came together for a Thanksgiving dinner with Edmonton veterans, thanking the people who served.
Common questions
Straight answers before your first visit
Still have a question? Email info@ablenetwork.ca and a member will get back to you.
How often does ABLE meet?
ABLE meets every Wednesday from 7:15 AM to 8:30 AM in Edmonton. You can attend in person or join online, whichever fits your schedule.
What is the Four-Visit Pass?
Guests can attend up to four Wednesday meetings for free before deciding whether ABLE is right for them. Register for a Wednesday meeting on our events page and we will save you a seat.
How is ABLE different from other networking groups?
ABLE is a community with a purpose, not a business-card exchange. Members are invested in each other's success and build it together through referrals, skill-building and real relationships.
We volunteer together, our events send customers and Google reviews to local businesses, and we reinvest dues into the member experience. When one of us wins, we all rise.
As a visitor, do I get to talk about my business?
Yes. Every visitor introduces their business and shares an ask: a specific person, profession or type of business you would like to be connected with. It could be a new client, a referral partner or a collaborator.
Can more than one business in the same industry attend?
Yes. We welcome visitors from every industry, including fields an existing member already covers. If a prospective member's services overlap with a current member, we talk it through first so there is no conflict of interest and everyone is comfortable.
Who is ABLE for?
ABLE is for Edmonton business owners and professionals who serve the Edmonton area and want to grow through trusted referrals. Current members include renovation and painting contractors, a realtor, a mortgage advisor, a bookkeeper, a leadership coach and a business software specialist.
Start your day with connection
Your first four Wednesdays are on us
You don't have to grow your business alone. Grab a coffee, bring your ask, and meet the Edmonton business owners who will help you answer it.
Prefer email? info@ablenetwork.ca
