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QUICK REMINDERS

Ribbon Cutting - July 17 - Concrete Stone & Tile
Business After 5 Mixer - July 26 - JP Outpost Cookhouse & Bar
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!

Concrete Stone & Tile 2018 Inc.  would like to invite Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce members to a private Wine and Cheese reception following our Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, July 17 at 1:00 pm at our new showroom located at 11309 - 96 Avenue in Grande Prairie.  



Work along 100 Avenue is progressing, and detour routes are changing!

Construction crews have completed underground work, and curb and gutter installation in the intersection of 100 Avenue and 102 Street, and along 100 Avenue between 102 Street and 101 Street. The intersection of 100 Avenue and 102 Street is expected to be open to vehicles and pedestrians in the beginning of next week!

The contractor will be continuing underground water and sewer pipe installation on the second block of 100 Avenue from 101 Street to 100 Street. Work behind the curb and on the sidewalk on the first block of 100 Avenue from 102 Street to 101 Street will continue in the upcoming weeks.

In addition, the Downtown Rehab team would like to remind the public that from July 20 - 22, the annual Street Performers Festival will be hosted downtown.  101 Avenue from 102 Street to 100 Street, and 101 Street from 102 Avenue and 100 Avenue will be closed to all vehicle traffic for the event.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we upgrade our downtown core!
Stay up to date on the Downtown Rehab Project by signing up t o receive weekly updates here: https://bit.ly/2JHSwxv 











Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have recently joined the Chamber of Commerce to help further my new business venture. With the help of Community Futures and Alberta Innovates, I have put out an RFP on merx.com for a Feasibility study / Market analysis on the current issues oil and gas service companies are facing when hiring inexperienced workers to help fill the ever growing market demands.

The business venture is a pre-employment, entry level oilfield bootcamp designed to orientate new potential employees to the rigors of the oilfield prior to hiring them and spending tens of thousands of dollars in training and on-boarding only to discover they don't want the job.

The RFP is for a study with med-large service companies, human resources - division managers and question the current labor market issues and entry level skills workers lack to be an asset.

Max bid is $20,000. Bidding closes on July 27th.

If chamber members or any associates would like to submit a proposal, here is the link;


Thank you for your time and consideration,
 
Dallas Letersky
Patchprep Bootcamp
9541 85 Ave.
Grande Prairie, AB
780-876-8878



Are your cashflow issues and government filings paralyzing you & your company? We assist and empower the business owner so they can focus on their passion while we focus on ours: managing your cashflow and bookkeeping!
 
Professional Account Management is now accepting new bookkeeping clients in Grande Prairie and surrounding areas.

We are a boutique bookkeeping business located in Grande Prairie. We are an experienced, dedicated, and resourceful team of professionals.

Our specialty is working with small and medium sized clients who require management in payables, collections, customer invoicing, personal income taxes, government remittances, cashflow and payroll management. We also assist owners in preparing for business loans and business plans.
  
Please visit us at our new office in 214 Place, #305, 9909 102 Street or call Jim at 780-830-3284, ext.103 to set up an appointment.



As you may or may not know, we are selling 2 lots in the Ritchie Brothers Auction this upcoming Tuesday, July 17th, they will be selling in the afternoon.  I am not sure if you or if you may have any clients or investors that are interested in Prime Industrial Land in the Grande Prairie area but if you do, it would be so great if you could forward this on.  These lots are in our Peregrine Business Park and it is conveniently located just North of Grande Prairie on 116 Street otherwise known as the "Costco Connector".  As far as comparable sales go the most recent sale was to Micron Industries on the 4 acre lot below the 3.6 acre lot going to auction with top soil stripped and lot grading done for $750,000 or $187,500 per acre.  








Experience a wide variety of unique and fun art activities this summer at
The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie Summer Art Camps! Kids will have fun creating different masterpieces each day of the week.
Monday - Friday 1:00-3:30pm
Cost per week: $95 Non-Members / $75 AGGP Members
Space is limited. Please pack a snack and water bottle or juice.
To register call us at 780-532-8111 or e-mail  [email protected] 


With just over a week until kick-off, facilities across the City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie are getting ready to welcome visitors and residents alike for the 2018 Alberta Summer Games.  

Both recreational and cultural facilities throughout the host communities will be on display for the games. 

The Opening Ceremonies mark the official start of the games on Thursday, July 19 at the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in the County of Grande Prairie. This outdoor event will feature a variety of entertainment with music, dance, and the entry of the traditional Games Torch.

"The County of Grande Prairie is proud and excited to co-host the Games," said Leanne Beaupre, County of Grande Prairie Reeve. "We hope residents and visitors take full advantage of the games and join the community in the wide-array of cultural events taking place."

"Our communities have a strong reputation for hosting sporting events at the provincial, national and international level and we are ready to add these games to our list of successes." says Deputy Mayor Kevin O'Toole. "We're eager to extend our well-known Peace Region hospitality to all the athletes, coaches, families and supporters and hope they have a wonderful experience during this event." 

Sporting events run Friday through Sunday at 15 locations including the Community Knowledge Campus Field, Crosslink County Sportsplex, Eastlink Centre, Evergreen Park diamonds, Grande Prairie Composite High School Field, Grande Prairie Regional College, Legion Field, Macklin Field, Muskoseepi Park, Nordic Ski Area, Peace Wapiti Academy, Rotary Field, St. Joseph Catholic School, South Bear Creek Park and Wembley Field.

Across the weekend, a selection of cultural events has been scheduled as part of the games' experience including: 
  • A Tipi Village will be open Friday and Saturday at Eastlink Centre with traditional games, dancing, drumming and elder story-telling from Treaty 8.
  • A "Summer Games" collection of athlete recommendations and collector bookmarks are available at the Grande Prairie Public Library 
  • Entertainment stages at the Community Knowledge Campus Grandstand and Legion Field 
  • Family Carnival at Revolution Place on Saturday, July 21
An 'Alberta Summer Games Arts and Culture Passport' is available to encourage participants to visit local arts and culture venues and enter to win prizes. Eight locations are participating with great prizes to be won. Special programming is also available at the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, Grande Prairie Museum and Heritage Discovery Centre for the weekend. 

Revolution Place and Bowes Family Garden are pleased to host the Athlete Celebration Night on Saturday, July 21 with an interactive dance and carnival, and the Volunteer Appreciation Party on Sunday, July 22 with live music by The Privateers. 

The Closing Awards take place on Sunday, July 22 on the Community Knowledge Campus Field where 1,617 medals will be awarded as well as the Ministers' Cup, Alberta Cup, and Spirit of Sport Award.

For more details on the games and to get your tickets to join in on this major event, visit 
albertasport.ca/alberta-games/summer-games.










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