An attraction-retention project is underway in the region that aims to enhance employer efforts to strengthen, grow & sustain their workforce.

Click on the image below for a .pdf version of the full media release, or visit our website https://www.grandeprairiechamber.com/labour-market-study/

The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce 2022 Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 1 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Conference Centre, as part of our Chamber AGM, Awards and Chair Salute.

The meeting is open to all Chamber Members and will include a review of our activities and financials over the past year, a proposed membership dues restructure, and the election of our 2023 Board of Directors.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR THE CHAMBER BOARD: please email our Chief Executive Officer Tanya Oliver to request a Nomination Package, tanya@gpchamber.com.

Completed nomination forms MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CHAMBER OFFICE prior to 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 to be considered by the Nomination Committee.

For more information, contact our office by phone 780-532-5340 or email info@gpchamber.com.

The 2022 Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting, Awards and Chair Salute is scheduled for Thursday, December 1 from 5:30 - 9:00 PM at the Holiday Inn & Suites Conference Centre. 

Doors open at 5:00 PM with dinner at 5:45 PM. The Annual General Meeting will begin at 6:30 PM.

The AGM will include a review of our activities and financials over the past year, a proposed membership dues restructure, and election of our 2023 Board of Directors. A reminder that each Chamber Member business in good standing is entitled to ONE vote. 

The meeting will be followed by networking prior to the Awards and Chair Salute program which will begin at 8:00 PM. Door prize draws and more networking will end the evening. 

The cost to attend this Member-exclusive event is $60 + GST. Please click on the registration link to provide your information.

Contact the Chamber Office by phone at 780-532-5340 or email info@gpchamber.com for more information.

The # 1 Reason Why Loyalty Programs Fail... And What You Can Do About It 

The insider's guide to establishing a loyal customer base without breaking the bank.  

The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for an interactive hour of insightful, insider secrets on how to achieve your own loyal customer base, whether you are just starting up or have been wanting to connect & engage more with your current customers.  

CEO and Founder Matt (Matty) Crowell of the award-winning and highly sought-after marketing & loyalty platform GITL has a proven track record of successfully helping over 6000+ businesses connect to millions of local consumers in their markets across Canada. 

Matty will share the ins & outs of how to:  

• Boost profits in recessionary times: How to engage customers during slow times and how to use promotions to drive new customers.
• Reduce marketing costs & time: associated with digital marketing and finding new customers.
• Increase repeat sales by building a customer loyalty strategy
• Live Q&A at the end 

There is no cost to register  

Open to all local businesses in the Grande Prairie district and region. 

November 23, 2023 

10:00 am - 11:00 am (MST) 

Via Zoom

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The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce welcomes our members and invited guests to a Business After 5 Mixer hosted by the Bear Creek Funeral Home on Thursday, November 29, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 PM. The address is 11802 99 Avenue, Grande Prairie.

Join us for an evening of networking, appetizers, refreshments and door prizes as well as finding out more about the host Bear Creek Funeral Home.

There's no cost to attend but registration is required for catering and capacity purposes. 

For rate information, contract terms and design guidelines, please contact Kim Brown by phone at 780-532-5340 or email kim@gpchamber.com

CITY SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT ON EVENTS STRATEGY

The City of Grande Prairie is currently seeking public input into the development of a City events strategy.

Each year the City hosts, participates in and funds dozens of events aimed at bringing people together and celebrating our many cultures and holidays. The events strategy is being developed to maximize the benefits of local events for residents and the economy, while identifying gaps and areas of improvement.

An online survey is available for residents to share feedback at engage.cityofgp.com/events from November 10 to 25.

The survey asks respondents to share their values and interests and to identify what barriers may exist for attending city events. The feedback collected will help build the framework for the events strategy that will guide how events are created and executed in our community going forward.

Events are an important part of supporting a strong quality of life and building an engaged and connected community that celebrates the identity and culture of Grande Prairie.

The City thanks all respondents for their feedback and helping build a bright future for events in the community.

View on cityofgp.com

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The Peace Health Advisory Council is hosting a virtual community engagement event.

Join us for A Conversation About Healthcare Professional Attraction and Retention in the Peace Region*:

Community is the lynchpin to the successful attraction and retention of healthcare professionals. This session is an opportunity to learn about healthcare professional attraction and retention in the Peace Region, and to engage in a discussion about best practices for local communities. 

Join this session to:

• Learn about the logistics of recruiting healthcare professionals and hear a recruitment update from AHS North Zone Leadership.
• Hear a Peace Region attraction and retention success story from a doctor in Manning. Learn how their family chose to put down roots in this rural, northern community.
• Discuss attraction and retention opportunities, challenges and successes in the Peace Region with other community members.
• Learn more about the Peace HAC

Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm MST

Location: Zoom (Register to attend)

*”Peace Region”, for the purposes of this engagement event, is defined as the communities within the Peace Health Advisory Council (HAC) area (see map). This includes the MDs of Greenview, Smoky River, Fairview, Spirit River and the Counties of Grande Prairie, Saddle Hills, Northern Lights, Clear Hills and Birch Hills, as well as partial areas within Big Lakes and Northern Sunrise counties. You must be a resident within the HAC area to participate in this event.

Learn more about the Peace Health Advisory Council at ahs.ca/advisorycouncils. Follow AHS Advisory Councils on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on Council activities.

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Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program

The Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP) is a key part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan and the Natural Gas Vision and Strategy to turn the province into a top global producer of petrochemicals. It provides grants to companies to attract investment in new or expanded market-driven petrochemical facilities.

The Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program will enhance certainty and flexibility for investors and cut red tape to attract investment into Alberta’s petrochemicals sector.

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Major investment moves Alberta’s hydrogen sector forward

Alberta’s economy has momentum and the government is focused on creating more jobs and diversifying as the province continues to be the economic engine of Canada.

Alberta is the largest hydrogen producer in Canada and it is helping to power the province’s – and country’s – economies. This new $1.6-billion facility is expected to create 2,500 construction jobs and 30 permanent jobs once operational.

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October Labour Force Survey Released

Employment rose in several industries, led by manufacturing, construction, and accommodation and food services. At the same time, it fell in wholesale and retail trade, as well as in natural resources.

The number of private-sector employees rose for the first time since March 2022. Employment was little changed among employees in the public sector and among self-employed workers.

Learn more

$10,000 grants available when hiring apprentices

You can receive $10,000 when you hire an equity-deserving first-year apprentice in one of 39 Red Seal construction or manufacturing trades, or $5,000 when you hire an apprentice that is not part of an equity-deserving group. Funding is available for Canadian small and medium-sized employers.

Use the incentive in any way you see fit. Get support to help you recruit, onboard, and retain new apprentices. Funding is available through one of the distributing partners, including Career Launcher.

Learn more

Upcoming Employment Standards live webinars

Employment Standards webinars (including live Q&As) are scheduled for the following topics:

• Employment Standards in Alberta – Administration and Enforcement: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
• Employment Standards in Alberta – Vacation Pay and General Holiday Pay: Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.

For more information, or to register for one of the sessions, please visit alberta.ca/employment-standards-webinars.aspx.

Just about every community has an entrepreneur in the early stages of building a business.

If you're an entrepreneur or if your job is to help these individuals find programs and resources, then you'll want to join us to learn about a FREE program designed to connect experts, resources and like-minded people in the tech space.

The Alberta Catalyzer Program is open to ALL founders launching and growing a tech-driven business.

Register for our FREE webinar and learn how this program can help entrepreneurs in all stages of their journey.

Webinar Wednesday Series 

Good economic development includes collaboration and one of EDA's strengths is to create these connections. 

Our Webinar Wednesday series is designed to be a platform for our partners and stakeholders to deliver information pertinent to your company or organization.

Each Webinar has a question and answer session so you can have your say. 

You also have the opportunity to suggest a topic or speaker by clicking the button below. 



Share Your Ideas Here

Lean Mean Business Machine

Would it be beneficial for your business to save time, empower your employees and increase profits? Join us on November 17th for The Lean Mean Business Machine Webinar to learn more.

What you'll learn:

• Develop a game plan to implement the lean transformation of your business
• Learn how to measure your business processes and identify opportunities

Watch the other part of the series:

• Watch The 8 Deadly Wastes: What you Can’t See that’s Silently Killing your Business
• Sign up for Lean Solutions: Transform your Business into a Lean Mean Business Machine
• 🔗 businesslink.ca/resources/recorded-webinars (after 2-3 business days from original air date)

Register Now

Level Up Series: Story & Content

On December 1, discover how to map your digital marketing and social media tactics for the year ahead, alongside your monthly sales themes and goals. Also,  Learn today's top tools to aid in your content creation and scheduling and how to iterate your plans based on data insight and analysis.

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Level Up Series: The Marketing Mix

On December 15, discover the trending digital tactics for the year ahead and where your greatest opportunities lie. Also,  the customer journey as your guide, determine the physical and digital marketing touchpoints required to take your prospect from cold lead to hot customer.

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Business Groups to Canadian and U.S. Governments: Restore Service to NEXUS and FAST Applicants ASAP

Along with nearly 60 business associations, we have signed a joint letter from the Canadian business community calling on Canada and the United States to restore service to NEXUS and Free and Secure Trade (FAST) applicants as quickly as possible.

As tourism and other economic activity across our shared border resumes after years of being severely weakened by the pandemic, Canadian businesses are concerned about the failure of the two governments to agree to terms for the reopening of NEXUS and FAST enrollment facilities in Canada, which has resulted in a backlog of nearly half a million applications.

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Our 2022 Policy Resolutions Book Is Now Available

Chambers of commerce and boards of trade from across Canada met at our AGM & Convention in October. The debates on the floor of our policy sessions included the most pressing business issues facing Canada. Our Policy Resolutions Book contains the final, approved versions of all the resolutions adopted by our voting members.

These resolutions will be brought to the attention of appropriate federal government officials and departments to whom the recommendations are directed.

Policy Resolutions Book

Training, Programs and Mentorship for Anyone Facing Barriers to Employment

Make A Change Canada is a hub for job seekers, employers and partner agencies seeking to empower themselves or others to realize their full economic, social and human potential. You can view some of their success stories here. If you are a business leader with an interest in building an inclusive team and have a commitment to diversity, they can work with you!

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