In the second episode of our 4-part summer series, we invite Kara Potts to share her journey as a celebrated, and very busy Indigenous business owner, innovator and WESTEM client.  Among various business projects throughout her life, Kara launched Potts Painting Inc, a successful and growing commercial painting business, in 2018.  Most recently, she has been working on a product that could revolutionize the commercial painting industry and is exploring other business opportunities on Piikani, which will support the local economy and provide various employment opportunities. Kara also possesses a master’s degree in Business Administration, is a certified Master Painter and has over 20 years of experience in both business and construction. This episode was recorded on July 22, 2021. Links mentioned in this episode:

Potts Painting Inc: https://www.facebook.com/Pottspaintinginc/

Shell LiveWIRE: https://www.shell.com/energy-and-innovation/entrepreneurs-and-start-ups/shell-livewire.html

Community Futures: https://lethbridgeregion.albertacf.com/

Alberta Innovates: https://albertainnovates.ca/