Stadium Yards Presents The Cut

Rohit Group of Companies has recently announced they are kicking off the construction of Stadium Yards, a mixed-use transit-oriented urban district next to Commonwealth Stadium.

To launch the area Rohit is presenting a game-changing competition called ‘The Cut’ for supporting unique commercial tenants for Edmonton’s newest core community — Stadium Yards, located next to Commonwealth Stadium and the Stadium LRT Station. Through its Stadium Yards project, Rohit is inviting creative businesses, restaurants and startup entrepreneurs with a passion to build a sense of community where they operate to participate in this life changing contest.

They are giving away $125,000 in inducements designed to help elevate a good business idea into a great neighbourhood amenity. The grand prize winner will receive the $125,000 plus additional small business support from event partners ATB Entrepreneur Centre and FKA

The Cut

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On February 20, 2020, join our host Julian Faid from Rapid Fire Theatre as he presents the 5 finalists who will pitch their small business idea to our panel of experts in front of a live theatre audience. Each candidate will have 10 minutes to present their concepts and answer questions from the judging panel.

The evening will include a chance to network with others interested in building the local community, and Edmonton as a whole, learn about The Stadium Yards development, partake in cocktails and canapés, and take in this life-changing competition.

Meet the Judges!

• Aimee Parker, Entrepreneur Strategist, ATB Entrepreneur Centre
• Kristina Botelho - KB & CO Founder and Entrepreneur
• Rohit Gupta, President, Rohit Group of Companies
• Ian O'Donnell, Executive Director, Downtown Business Association
• Casey McClelland, Vice President of Retail, Colliers International
• Jay Downton, President at Oodle Noodle, Co-Founder of the Nation Network

Who Should Attend?

Are you interested in the dynamic growth around Edmonton's downtown core? Do you have a business you are thinking about taking to the next level? Are you passionate about commercial real estate, start up business, entrepreneurs or the City of Edmonton? Do you want to be "in the know" of the latest residential development adjacent to downtown? If you answered yes to any of the above, then this event is for you.

About Stadium Yards

Stadium Yards is a new urban village located in the heart of the city. This transit-oriented development is situated at Stadium Station. Designed to connect residents, Stadium Yards gives you the opportunity to meet and work with lots of like-minded people, to share ideas, to be inspired and to build community — right in the core of Edmonton. Stadium Yards offers incredible proximity to river valley trails, transit, downtown events and the Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre.

Stadium Yards was developed in partnership between Brookfield Residential, The City of Edmonton, and the Province with vertical development commencing by Rohit Group of Companies.