Dear Chamber Friend, 
 
Thank you for supporting the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce!  This bi-monthly email is sent to hundreds of members and friends of the Chamber, highlighting some of the sales, specials, accomplishments and events of our membership, and shared on social media.  
 
If you are a  Chamber  member and you'd like to 'connect' with  fellow  members and the community, please email your advertisement (with up to 2 .pdf, .jpg, or .png images) to [email protected]  at least 2 days prior  to our issue dates of the 1st and 15th of the month.

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PROMOTE YOUR CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESS ON OUR DIGITAL SIGN!
For more information on advertising
including rates for Members and Non-Profit Members, please contact:
Leah Fujarczuk, Membership Sales & Services Manager [email protected] 780-532-5340
Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project

Public Open House - Phase 3 and 4 Preliminary Plans (100Avenue)
  
 
 
City staff invite members of the public to attend an open house on July 19 at 5pm.
 
Preliminary plans for Phases 3 and 4 (100 Avenue) of the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes project will be on display. City staff and the engineering consultant (ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd.) are to be in attendance to engage with the public, discuss the design and answer questions.
 
Date: July 19, 2017
Time: 5pm - 8pm (drop-in basis)
Location: Teresa Sargent Hall in the Montrose Cultural Center located at 9839 103 Avenue
 
Select drawings will be available on cityofgp.com/ourdowntown prior to the open house.
 
Phase 1 and 2 Update (101 Street/101 Avenue)

Construction Highlights:
Last week, crews began work on a new section of 101 Avenue between 102 Street and 101 Street. The entirety of work in this section includes deep underground utility replacements and above ground surface work.
Paving stones have been installed on the corner of 99 Avenue and 101 Street.
Surface work on 101 Avenue between 101 Street and 100 Street is planned to commence in approximately one week. Temporary water lines will soon be replaced with permanent water lines. Currently crews are performing various water and pressure tests
Surface work continues along 101 Street.
Crews are installing soil cell structures, cement stabilized subgrade, gravel, curb and gutter, electrical, and irrigation.


Project view of 101 Street looking south from 102 Avenue.
Project view of 101 Street looking north from 100 Avenue  

Traffic Accommodation
  • 101 Street is closed to vehicle traffic and parking between 99 Avenue and 102 Avenue. Traffic flow on 99 Avenue and 100 Avenue remains unaffected.
  • 101 Avenue between 102 Street and 101 Street is closed to vehicle traffic and parking.
  • 101 Avenue between 100 Street and 101 Street is closed to vehicle traffic and parking.
Parking Reminder
Use this handy parking map to help plan your downtown adventures!   
 
 
For More Information
All downtown businesses remain open during construction.
 Visit Cityofgp.com/ourdowntown for more information on the project and to sign up for our weekly updates.
For inquiries please contact 
[email protected]  or 780-538-0417.
 

 
 
 
For the month of July,   T.Sedore photography  is offering Family mini sessions. For just $149.00 ($500.00 value) you can come in to the studio and have your family photographed. With this you will receive 1-8X10 & 1-5X7 printed on metallic paper and laminated for protection.

T.Sedore photography is also booking for the fall. Let this be the year to get your family together for a fall portrait. 
We have a few spaces still available; book yours by August 1st and receive $100.00 off your sitting fee.

[email protected]
780 505-1267

The  Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival  returns July 21 to 23, 2017, and you can be part of the action! The Street Festival is one of the biggest summer events in our area and we need your help to ensure its continued success. Volunteering at the Festival is perfect for individuals, newcomers, families and groups looking for excitement and to give back to our community.
 
The Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau is proud to recruit volunteers for this event. We are currently looking for volunteers in the following positions:

Audience Services/Greeters 
Banker/Runners 
Floater 
Information Booth 
Safety Patrol 
Set-up/Tear-down 
Performance Circle 
Volunteer Services 

For more information please contact 
Barb Burroughs, Programs Manager, Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau, at 780-538-2727 or email  [email protected] or visit us at the Community Village -  Building C, 10116 - 102 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 1A1

Are you planning to hire new employees?  
Consider The Workplace Training Program!
 
The Workplace Training Program (WT) provides individual-focused training or work experience to enable individuals to find and maintain employment. WT offers two options: On-the-Job Training (OJT) or Paid Work Experience (PWE). 

Employers will receive:
  • Training Cost Reimbursement: OJT offers up to 70% of training costs to a maximum of $390/week. PWE reimbursement is based on the total of 40 work hours at minimum wage ($12.20) for 3 weeks ($1464.00).  
  • Assistance and support of the WT Consultant throughout the length of the program. This includes, but not limited to, help in developing job descriptions, training plans and contract management. 
  • Assistance to develop a well-trained workforce
 For more detailed information on how to access Workplace Training, contact:

DeLana Byrd
Workplace Training Consultant
780-539-5477
#105, 9840 - 97th Avenue
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7K2
 
Workplace Training Program contracted services delivered by Carlson & Company Inc.
 
The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and service.








Facilitating economic, social and cultural exchange between businesses in Edmonton and the North, Opportunities North 2017 attracts hundreds of business leaders interested in creating and expanding economic partnerships and opportunities between the regions.

An annual joint initiative of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Territories Chamber of Commerce and Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, the Opportunities North business conference features: industry renowned speakers, a dynamic tradeshow, and integrated tour components affording numerous networking opportunities for both local and traveling attendees.

Make Opportunities North 2017 a priority in your business calendar today.
For additional details, visit the  Opportunities North website  today.
Purchase your tickets prior to July 31st and save $50!

Tickets:
Before July 31, 2017:  $600 +GST 
After July 31, 2017:  $650 +GST



The Grande Prairie Storm are having an Alumni Hockey game featuring many of the players from previous years including Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup winner Carter Rowney! This will take place on August 18th  at 7:30pm to kick start our Golf Scramble Fundraising Event which takes place on August 19th  at the Dunes Golf and Winter Club.
(Carter Rowney will be there as well!)
 
Registration is at 10:30am Dunes Masters Lounge
Shot Gun Start at 12:00pm
Price: $175 per golfer or Team of 4 Golfers @ $700 ($150 per Alumni)
Dinner and Silent Auction to follow
For more information or to register please contact Stephanie Carter at (780) 533-2205 or email: [email protected]
 

peace power


NEW SOLAR INSTALL PROGRAM - BIG REBATES AVAILABLE!
 
Peace Power is excited to announce our brand new solar install program.
 
What's more, there's never been a better time to install a solar system considering the rebate program available through the government - get up to 30% of your package paid for!! 
 
Contact us today and we'll prepare a no-obligation, custom proposal for your home or business, complete with upfront costs and your breakeven point given your typical usage and the generating potential of your new solar system.
 
Financing is available, should you require it, and all installs are done by local licensed installers.
 
Contact us today for more information.
   
SAVE MONEY | SUPPORT ALBERTA | SEE THE DIFFERENCE
   
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Toll Free: 1-800-207-9410









Feeling creative?   
We are looking for Scarecrow Creators for our 10th Annual Scarecrow Festival! 
Contact Mona Grace at 780-978-5300 for further details.





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