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, events or simply general awareness of our membership, and also 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. There is no cost for this service which is included with your membership.
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QUICK REMINDERS

Transportation Construction Season Open House - May 17 - 5:00 PM - Centre 2000
ACC AGM & Policy Session - May 24-26 (includes Welcome Mixer on May 24 at Centre 2000 open to ALL Members and invited guests)
State of the County Address - June 5 - 11:30 AM - Evergreen Park
Chamber Member Golf Classic - June 21 - The Dunes Golf & Winter Club
Business After 5 Mixer - June 28 - Dr. Steve Roberts

For sponsorship opportunities or to inquire about hosting Mixers, Ribbon Cuttings, Business Interchanges, and more, please contact our Events Manager Cindy Simigan by email [email protected] or phone 780-532-5340.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS

If you are interested in offering a Hot Deal and or Member to Member Discount to promote your business, or advertise on our Digital Sign, please contact our Membership Services Manager Leah Fujarczuk by email [email protected] or phone 780-532-5340.

If you would like a Proud Chamber Member logo to add to your website or promotional advertising, email [email protected].  
Be sure to check each ad for possible clicks to links!
 



CORNERING CYBER CRIME SEMINAR
Zen Cyber Ltd is partnering with Foster Park Brokers, Grande Prairie, to host a free "Cornering Cyber Crime seminar" at Evergreen Park June 6. The seminar will be held in the LSM room, 10 am until noon. The Eventbrite link below contains details of the seminar.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cornering-cybercrime-in-grande-prairie-tickets-44964993506  









SALES COORDINATOR - 12 MONTH ACTING ROLE

At Rogers we're for supporting you on a journey to a rewarding career. Whether you're a developer, an analyst, or a customer care consultant, Rogers is the place where ideas become reality. We embrace change, and find ways to do better. And we deliver on that commitment by fostering an environment of passion and innovation for all people.
 
977 Rock is seeking a Sales Co-ordinator based out of the Grande Prairie location. Reporting to the General Sales Manager, the right candidate will be an integral part of the operation closely supporting the sales team, coordinating various office administration tasks, as well as handle all phone calls and greet all visitors at reception, while providing key support to the GSM. If you are creative, fun, and outgoing please submit your resume and a customized cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for our, high functioning Team!
 
Responsibilities:
  • Direct inbound calls using a multi-line phone system in a pleasant, professional, and upbeat manner
  • Greet guests
  • Distribute prizes to on-air contest winners
  • Collate and process incoming/outgoing mail, courier deliveries and faxes
  • Organize boardroom bookings, catering and conference code updates
  • Support sales team, including radio bookings and the creation and updating of station sales materials
  • Plan and organize client special events for staff and clients and listeners
  • Order and maintenance of stationary, supplies, office equipment and office area
  • Other administrative support duties and special projects as needed
  • Greet, assess and pro-actively respond to customer needs
  • Retrieve and forward all overnight messages, and throughout the day
  • Provide listeners with current promotions information
  • Maintain contest winner database.
  • Attend and take notes during sales meeting
  • Other duties as assigned
 
Qualifications:
  • At least two years of office experience
  • Certificate or Diploma in Office Administration program would be an asset
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Friendly and professional with a "can-do" attitude
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to adjust to changing work priorities
  • Outgoing and effective team player, contributing to a positive work environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
  • Flexible and willingness to learn new things
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Pro-active team player with an eagerness to learn new skills
  • Ability to use Photo Shop and asset
 
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: 12 Months
Work Location: 9835 - 101 Avenue Suite 200 (220), Grande Prairie, AB 
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: Sales & Media
 
WHY ROGERS?
 
As a proud Canadian company, we're dedicated to making things easier for our customers. We've been embracing and leading change for over 50-years, and we'll continue to seek out new opportunities to bring our customers simple solutions for today and tomorrow.
 
We recognize that success is determined by the strength and diversity of our people. We work together because we want to win together, and these five shared values guide and define our work:
 
  1. Simplify and innovate
  2. Take ownership of the what and the how
  3. Equip people to succeed
  4. Execute with discipline and pride
  5. Talk straight, build trust, and over deliver
 
Why Rogers?  Because your tomorrow inspires our today.
 
What makes us different makes us stronger. Rogers has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered.



The Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA) is joining the City of Grande Prairie's Community Social Development department on May 22, 2018 for a presentation on their Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords.
 
Event Details
 
Date: May 22.
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Stonebridge Hotel, 12102 - 100 Street, Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Cost: $10.00 per ticket (purchase at Community Social Development located at 10030 102 Ave.).
 
Purchase tickets by: May 16 2018 .
 
Tickets include lunch, the presentation, a question and answer period and a physical copy of the toolkit.
 
All interested landlords and members of the public are welcome to attend.
 
About the Presentation
 
The Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords presentation is part of a CPLEA project to help victims of domestic violence. It intends to raise awareness of resources and services that landlords can use to prevent and respond to domestic violence on their premises.
 
The toolkit was published in April 2018 and is designed for landlords, property managers and anyone else who works on-site or has access to a residential rental unit. It includes:
  • Information on how to help prevent domestic violence
  • What to do when domestic violence occurs
  • A list of services tenants can call for help
  • A list of agencies to contact for more information about domestic violence
  • A list of educational resources to learn more about domestic violence
 
It was created through partnerships with Calgary Residential Rental Association, Stop Abuse in Families, and the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters as well as all the landlords, property managers and domestic violence agencies that supported the project. Funding was made possible by the Alberta Status of Women.
 
Guest Speakers
 
Guest speakers include Lois Gander, professor at the University of Alberta whose legal research has focus on assisting landlords prevent and address domestic violence on their premises, and Jeff Surtes, Executive Director of CPLEA with nearly 30 years experience in the legal and non-profit sector helping people understand laws that affect their lives.




Signature Support Services Society
is seeking volunteers for our Board and Committees. 

We invite anyone interested in joining an energetic team of volunteers that are committed to serving our community to contact Darrin Stubbs for more information. Parents or guardians of individuals with a developmental disability would bring a welcomed perspective.

If you have an interest in learning how to become a Board or Committee member and can commit to approximately 2 hours per month, please contact:

Darrin Stubbs, Executive Director, Signature Support Services, at (780)532-8436 ext. 230 or by email at [email protected] .






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