Chamber Member Connections October 2018

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.

Be sure to check each ad for possible clicks to links!

Downtown Rehab Phase 3 Hard Surfaced!

The concrete sidewalk base has been installed on 100 Avenue from 102 Street to 100 Street. This means that the project is protected from the weather, and pedestrian access is improved.

Businesses on both blocks of Phase 3 have front access, and pedestrians can travel on the hard concrete surface. Upcoming construction includes the installation of sidewalk pavers and tree frames, landscaping, and electrical work. The project is on track to be completed by the end of October.

To sign up for weekly updates or learn more about the project, visit: Cityofgp.com/OurDowntown

Pace, Grande Prairie & Area's Community Support, Sexual Assault, and Trauma Centre, is very excited to announce that now with our partnership with Grande Prairie Regional College we are offering the "Crisis Response Management Certificate". For more information on how to obtain this certificate please visit:

gprc.me/pace

What is Pace's Community Support Training?

Community Support Training (CST) offers a collection of workshops that provide valuable information and skills surrounding social issues that affect all of us in both our personal and professional lives.

CST is beneficial for professionals, frontline workers, first responders (including law enforcement, medical, and fire), caregivers, post-secondary students, and community members as it provides participants with information and opportunities for practical application. Through the training, participants learn how to view, approach, and work with individuals who may be in crisis or have experienced trauma. As their knowledge and skills surrounding social issues increase, participants learn the importance of creating a supportive and non-negative-judgmental environment for the people in their lives.

Keep in mind that CST Fall 2018 starts in September and ends in December.

Be sure to register for the workshops you want to attend. The spots are known to fill up quickly so hurry and contact GPRC Continuing Education 780-539-2975 and register today!

Makin' it Work Alberta Teaser

Getting to Know Your Best Customer - Grande Prairie

Target marketing has moved beyond knowing where your customers live and their average age and income level. This three-part workshop series introduces you to Destination Canada's Explorer Quotient® (EQ) segmentation tool with a focus on the travel preferences of Albertans. You'll learn about the type of customer that your business appeals to, what kinds of experiences they're looking for and how to create targeted marketing messages.

Two sessions will be held in October:
*You have the option of selecting just the first two or all three.

Part 1 & 2: Say Hello To & Building Experiences For Your Best Customer
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Part 3: Marketing To Your Best Customer
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required.