April 2020 Newsletter
The last two months have been stressful times for both businesses and families. Even with the announcement of Alberta's relaunch strategy, there is still much uncertainty of how to properly and safely re-open businesses, bring back employees, and if you're employee, do you feel comfortable going back to work.

The Chamber is confident that Albertan's will remain resilient, resourceful and responsible. We know that employers will put the appropriate measures in place to protect their employees, and make all who enter their businesses comfortable and confident that they're safe.

The Chamber is keeping our COVID-19 resource page on our website up to date as new information comes out and we're stockpiling any resources we find there as well, make sure you check it out.
Alberta's Relaunch Strategy
The Alberta Government has announced their plan to safely relaunch the economy from COVID-19.

The GPRC wants to echo the the message from the Government of Alberta: "We must ensure the sacrifices we have already made are not wasted. To be successful, we must stay vigilant to slow the spread: follow public health measures, practice physical distancing and good hygiene, and continue acting responsibly."

The plan to move forward requires careful monitoring and  respecting all guidelines  outlined by the chief medical officer of health.

Enhanced infection prevention and control measures, including physical distancing requirements of at least 2 metres, will remain in place throughout all stages.
PPE & Sanitizer
As our members are re-opening their stores, we know they will be looking to acquire masks, plexi-glass shields, hand sanitizing stations, disinfectant and other products to keep their stores and businesses safe for their employees, customers and themselves. If you have any of these items to help out your fellow business owners, we encourage you to post in our new MarketSpace page on our website.

You can add listings from your Member Profile, by logging in here: https://business.gprchamber.ca/login

We already have one listing in there from Big Sky Media for their Fever Testing Kit, check out their listing and add your own if you have something to offer other businesses as they reopen.
Chair's Blog
The impact from the new coronavirus COVID-19, has become and continues to be the biggest threat to the global economy and its impact on our Chamber members and their business, on our Parkland regional communities and our way of life have been felt in each household in the Tri-Region. 

UPCOMING EVENTS
GPRC Webinar Series - Websmithian
Now That You've Got Some Time, How About A Website Renovation?

Whether you call it a renovation, a refurb, a refresh, or an update - your business website must regularly change. And with a lot of businesses currently eased off the gas pedal or not moving at all, it's an excellent time to take a good hard look at your website and ask, 'Is it doing for me what it's supposed to do?'
Stony Plain Chamber AGM
While the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce (GPRC) is operating fully, there is a requirement to hold a Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce (SPCC) Annual General Meeting.
Check the Chamber's website for
our full events calendar!
New Members for March/April
Feature Member - Majestic Flooring
Founded in 1976 in downtown Stony Plain by Allan Howlett, Majestic Flooring & Design Centre has been a family run enterprise ever since. Roles have changed and our business has grown dramatically but our dedication to those core values of integrity and quality, that our business was founded on remain steadfastly in place. We have always strived to work with the client to achieve the unique, high design look that our customers want in order to “Live in Luxury”. 

Affiliate Updates
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This e-Blast is from: The Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce

Name: Kendra Wambold
Title: Communications & Media Specialist
Company: Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 780-963-4545