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QUICK REMINDERS

Business After 5 Mixer - August 30 - Design Works Engineering & Inspections
Small Business Week Proclamation Breakfast Mixer - September 13 - Centre 2000


Business Interchange - Cannabis at Work - September 27 - Centre 2000 (AM and PM Sessions)
Business After 5 Mixer - September 27 - Suicide Prevention Resource Centre
Small Business Week 2018 - Events October 16-18

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!

Phase 3 construction is progressing well! Currently, about 90% of underground work is complete.

Underground work is continuing on the second block of 100 Avenue from 101 Street to 100 Street, after which curb and gutter installation, and road gravelling and paving will follow.

Along 100 Avenue from 102 Street to 101 Street, the road surface is paved and crews are installing soil cells, irrigation, and electrical. Crews will then pour the concrete sidewalk base, which will improve pedestrian access on this block.

Upcoming Traffic Detour

For 2 days beginning Sunday, July 29, the intersection of 100 Avenue and 100 Street will be closed to all north/south traffic. Westbound traffic will be able to make a left turn and continue south. No other traffic movement will be permitted. This 2 day closure will allow electric cables and sanitary pipe to be installed.

You're Invited!

Questions about the project or upcoming construction activities? Join the Downtown Rehab Team at Jeffrey's Café Co. in 214 Place for the next Coffee and Construction Meeting! City representatives, contractor, and consultant will be present to answer your questions!

When: Thursday, August 2
Time: 8 - 9 a.m.
Where: Jeffrey's Café Co. - 214 Place Location (9909 102 St)



Inspired by works from the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie's Permanent Collection, these 6 local artists and designers have created unique fashions and accessories as pieces which elaborate on the position of fashion as art. Each piece will participate in the Centre for Creative Arts' 'Wearable Art' fashion show on September 29, 2018.

1st Responders Appreciation Day

Sept 15, 2018 12.00-4.00 PM
The Royal Canadian Legion #54 9912-101 Avenue
Parade to Kick off at 12:00 PM
Special Activities for Children
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and Refreshments Available
Mock Recovery Demo by 1st  Responders  
Sponsors: Royal Canadian Legion, Step Energy Services
Northern Bottling

At   Your New Face Ltd.  we specialize in providing ULTHERAPY for our clients.
The non-invasive Ultherapy® procedure is Canadian FDA-cleared to lift and tighten lose neck skin, lift heavy eyebrow/lids, tighten and lift skin under the chin and also improves lines and wrinkles on the décolletage. (Cleavage area)
ULTHERAPY uses the science and precision of ultrasound to deliver energy under your skin at 3 different depths. This stimulates the regrowth of new collage and elastin. We treat at a depth of 4.5 mm which is the depth that a plastic surgeon works at when doing a surgical face lift. The treated areas usually take 2-3 months to show lifting and tightening, rebuilding collagen takes time. Results are consistent and last around 2 years, or until your bodies collagen breaks down.  Evening and weekend appointments are available 
Consultation appointments are free��
So please call, text, email us. We love talking and educating people about Ultherapy so call us!!! 
Cory 780-512-9632
Niki 780-882-6197









Name: A Night For The Museum
Date: August 25, 2018
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre, Grande Prairie, AB
Description: A Night for the Museum is the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum's premier fundraising event. Join us for a night of fun at the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre, as we celebrate your museum with an evening of live music, exciting games, rare and unique auction items, imaginative food and drink, and a few surprises! 
For tickets and more info visit  
Dress: Semi-formal
Cost: $150 per person, $5,000 per corporate table
RSVP & Sponsorships:  [email protected]




Bill 30 WCB Changes Seminar

The Government of Alberta's Act to Protect the Health and Well-being of Working Albertans or Bill 30 as commonly referred to was passed November 27, 2017. As a result, both the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workers' Compensation Act have improved to better protect workers throughout the Province.

The new revised Occupational Health and Safety Act came into effect on June 1, 2018 while enhancements to the Workers' Compensation Act have been implemented throughout 2018.

The Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta (WCB) will be hosting a FREE half day information session in Grande Prairie on August 29 discussing the impacts that these changes have to employers and workers alike.

Interested registrants can go to this website to book their spot:  

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS UPDATES

Registration is now open for August and September webinars - save your space today! Topics covered include hours of work and the two new types of averaging agreements.

Alberta Labour is offering more free online webinars about Employment Standards. Learn about minimum rules for hours of work and pay, general holidays or how to set up the new Hours of Work Averaging Agreements and the Flexible Averaging Agreements. For more information, visit the  webinar page. Sign up for a webinar using the  registration page.
 
For more information:

Please visit the  Employment Standards website for more information on the employment standards changes.

Employer tool kits, brochures or worksite posters are available  here.

Order your hard copy material by submitting an  online form or calling the Employment Standards Contact Centre at 780-427-3731 or toll-free at 1-877-427-3731.

Classes are from Monday to Thursday 9 am - 3:30 pm (half hour lunch); Fridays are lab days for any students that needs to catch up in class.  This is some of the software needed to get an office job. It has Microsoft, QuickBooks, SAGE, payroll law and so much more!













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