BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT: HYDRO-SHOT
Hydro-Shot is a mobile power washing and steaming service for Wainwright and surrounding areas.

Consists of a 1-ton flat deck truck pulling a 16’ insulated enclosed trailer capable of hauling over 1000 gallons of fresh water! The trailer is rigged up with an industrial grade Hotsy pressure washer able to produce heated pressure up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit at 3500 PSI to get off the toughest grime.

I pride this company on being very professional from start to finish and not leaving until 100% satisfied. This service provides spring / fall cleaning to increasing curb appeal of homes or business.

At Hydro-Shot, our professional pressure washing services are designed to keep your property looking at its best.
Hydro-Shot Ltd.
1125 16 Street, Wainwright, AB
(780) 842-8556
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ALBERTA WOMEN'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY
CAPITAL GROWTH INITATIVE LOAN
This loan is for Women Entrepreneurs who must own 50.1% of their business. They can apply for unsecured conditionally repayable loans with a forgivable 25% portion of loan amount if 75% is repaid within the 5-year loan term.
The funding is limited and is on a "First Come, First Serve" basis so don't delay!

For more info, eligibility, and how to apply visit eastcentralalberta.albertacf.com/services/capital-growth-initiative-loan
Funded by the Alberta Government through Community Futures and AWE (Alberta Women Entrepreneurs) 
WAINWRIGHT BIZ BOX SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Wainwright Economic Development is looking for Sponsors for our first ever collaboration box, the Wainwright Biz Box. These amazing boxes, filled with products from local businesses, will be available for purchase during Small Business Week, October 17 – 23, 2022. 2022.


Sponsors will be recognized with their business name/logo listed in the box and Wainwright Economic Development will also be creating a promotional publication to feature the participating businesses and sponsors. This is a non-profit initiative with the sole purpose being to highlight and promote our area’s businesses.
If your business would like to be a sponsor, please apply by June 30th below:
DRIVING BACK TO WORK GRANT PROGRAM
Unemployed Albertans can obtain 90% funding to pursue careers in the trucking industry through this program. 
 
For questions related to applications, eligibility, and the status of your grant application please contact:
Ballad Group
950, 10104 103rd Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 0H8
LOCAL PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES
In order to assist local business in gaining information on business opportunities with local municipalities, Wainwright Garrison etc., the Wainwright Economic Development Office will periodically send out business opportunities featured on   merx.com  and  buyandsell.gc.ca  that pertain particularly to Wainwright and area.

These are systems used by the Government for procurement of goods and services over $25,000.

Click here for the list of   WAINWRIGHT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
TOURISM ROUNDTABLE
BRAED (Battle River Alliance for Economic Development) will be hosting their next in the Series Tourism Roundtable on Wednesday June 8th from 9am – 11am.
 
Bonnie Kluthe (Head of Business Development, First Acre Insurance) will be talking on Protecting your Tourism Operation as well as Christopher Smith, Travel Alberta, and Kevin Kisilevich, GoEast.

Tamara Kane from PrairiesCan will be talking about the Tourism Relief Fund. This Fund is a program accessible for business to help with pandemic recovery. If you could use funds for developing new products or a new destination, this will be a usefule presentation.
 
Bring your May Long Weekend Experiences and let’s compare notes on how the first long weekend of summer went.
 
This will be an online ZOOM event, the Eventbrite link to register is attached below. Tickets are free but you must register to get the ZOOM Link
NEW CHANGES TO TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKERS!
BUSINESS WORKS
SELF-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM
As of May 1, 2022, the Alberta government lifted restrictions on hiring new temporary foreign workers to help employers meet their workforce needs. We will remove all occupations identified on the ‘refusal to process’ list, which had been created to prioritize jobs for unemployed Albertans due to the pandemic.

To get the full details check out the links below from the Provincial and Federal Governments:


RURAL ENTREPRENEUR STREAM
The Town of Wainwright is participating in the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program - Rural Entrepreneur Stream.
 
For for information, please visit the Rural Entrepreneur Stream Eligibility Page.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SURVEY RESULTS
Thank you to all that participated in the Economic Development survey that was conducted during the month of May. The results of the survey can be found HERE.
OUT OF OFFICE
Are you new to Wainwright? or a local looking to meet new people?
Join us for our June 20th
Yoga in the Park Out of Office event.

Please register at: https://forms.office.com/r/81EwZnxLbc by June 15th.

For more information, please contact Carley at 780.842.3381 or cherbert@wainwright.ca.

No kids please!
STAMPEDE DECORATING
STAMPEDE KICK-OFF
WAINWRIGHT STAMPEDE IS BACK!
34th Annual Agricultural Fair

Thursday, June 23, 2022
2:30 - 5:30pm
Elks Hall, 1401 - 1st Avenue

$2000 in prizes and gift certificates available to be won

Fair books available online at www.wainwrightstampede.ca
NEW CLASSES ADDED

Presented by the Wainwright Frontier & Agricultural Society
Stampede Downtown Sidewalk Sale
COMING SOON - CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS!
HERITAGE HUB AT
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