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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES @ WAINWRIGHT GARRISON...
In order to assist local business in gaining information on business opportunities at Wainwright Garrison and other local areas, the Wainwright Economic Development Office will periodically send out business opportunities featured on merx.com and buyandsell.gc.ca t hat pertain particularly to Wainwright and area.

These are systems used by the Government for procurement of goods and services over $25,000. Click here for the list of WAINWRIGHT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION NIGHT
An Information Night is being held on Wednesday, May 29th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Communiplex Theatre , 700 – 2 Avenue. 

Learn about:
  • Program courses
  • Admission requirements
Meet prospective employers
Find out about financial aid
Connect with program experts!

Further information can be found here
FREE SMALL BUSINESS ADVISING SESSIONS
Meet with a small business development specialist to evaluate your business ideas and receive valuable coaching and advice

2019 Sessions
May 9, June 20

To book your confidential appointment:
contact Linda @ the Town Office 780.842.3381 or receptionist@wainwright.ca
WOMEN'S BUSINESS LUNCHEON
May 7th - 12 - 1 pm
Park & Trestle Restaurant
Network, connect, and encourage. Bring your business card and your elevator speech and connect with other local business women. 
CANADA ALBERTA JOB GRANT
Launch of an online portal for Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) program applications. You can now submit and follow up on all the necessary forms and paperwork for the CAJG program through Labour's Workforce Grants Portal.

Additionally, you can view the status of all your applications in real time and can be alerted to any issues, such as missing information, as soon as the file is reviewed.

Please be sure to review the Applicant Guide before applying for your CAJG grant.

Reminder : To make use of the portal all employers must register for a MyAlberta Digital ID for Business Account. Registration is easy and it is a one-time process. To assist in this process, we have put together instructions on
how to create your account.

For information refer to the CAJG website , email the CAJG team at jobgrant@gov.ab.ca or call the CAJG info line at 1.855.638.9424 or 780.638.9424.
WALK 'N' ROLL
ALBERTA GOVERNMENT STATISTICS, PUBLICATIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS
The unemployment rate for March in the area is 9.7%. For more details visit Monthly Labour Force Statistics .

The next Labour Force Survey release date is May 10, 2019.