- Red Tape Reduction Survey
- 2023 Calendar of Events
- 25 Days of Sales (Nov. 23 - Dec 17)
- Business Awards of Distinction (Nov. 3)
- How to Attract and Retain a Skilled Workforce (Nov. 16)
- Chamber on Tap (Nov. 24)
- Spruce Grove's City Centre is OPEN for Business
- Workforce Trends Digest - New Feature!
- Women of Influence Interview - Amanda Conklin-Ward
- Shining Member Spotlight
- New Members in September
- Member Business of the Month - NexGen Transportation
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How "Business Friendly" is Your Municipality? |
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The Alberta Chambers of Commerce is conducting its 4th annual Municipal Red Tape and Business Supports Survey. It takes less than 5 minutes to complete and is open until 5pm on October 28th.
Have your voice heard today!!
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We are thrilled to be partnering with a number of businesses and organizations to bring several networking events and educational opportunities to our members in 2023!
As we address issues like the ongoing labour shortage, we will be offering the Creating a Welcoming Workplace series focusing on DE&I. We will also have an increased focus on women in leadership roles, as well as our favourites like Tri-Expo & MARKETPLACE, State of the Region Address, and our annual Golf Tournament.
Please note that some of these dates are still tentative, and our calendar of events is always the best way to get the most up to date information. A sponsorship package for these events will be available in the coming weeks. |
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IT'S BACK!!
25 Days of Sales is back for the 2022 holiday season and we have made some changes after hearing from YOU! From November 23 - December 17 we will feature local businesses who are offering sales and services to holiday shoppers. Each day a different business will be the focus and offer ONE DAY of a sale on their special day. Feature businesses must be a member in good standing with the GPRC.
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Business Awards of Distinction |
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Join us on November 3rd as we celebrate our business community and local entrepreneurs at Spruce Grove Hall, Heritage Park.
We are excited to announce that Matt Day will be emceeing the event and providing entertainment for guests! Matt Day is a professional musician, speaker and music-in-healthcare provider with experience presenting to industry leaders and organizations.
You will be welcomed by a cocktail and canapes followed by charcuterie and action stations. This is the one Chamber event you do not want to miss!
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How to Attract and Retain a Skilled Workforce |
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November 16, 2022
10:00am - 11:30am | Super 8 Spruce Grove
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Are you ready for the newest shortage and price hike? It's not housing or lumber. The latest deficit will be human capital, widespread and felt by every business sector. This labour shortage will obsolete the old ways of attracting, retaining and inspiring. Employers will need to find new ways to attract employees, hang on to the ones they have and find ways to build capacity with their existing team.
Join Eddie LeMoine as he guides you through employment trends and why the old ways of managing people may not work in the future. Eddie will help you understand today's employment challenges and how to be best prepared for a successful future.
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On November 24th, celebrate our last Chamber on Tap of the year at RavenWolf Brewing Co. with owners Randall and Jan Gillett. Bring a minimum $25 donation for the Kinsmen/Kinettes Toy Drive and we will kick off the holiday season in style! Donations can be gift cards, new toys, or cash.
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RavenWolf Brewing Co. opened in early 2021 in the industrial area of Spruce Grove and has exploded onto the craft brewing scene, expanding into numerous pubs and liquor stores across the region and beyond! |
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Spruce Grove's City Centre is OPEN for Business |
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Shop local and support Spruce Grove City Centre businesses by visiting CityCentreOpenForYou.ca! This new website provides the following:
- An interactive map to find businesses, parking in the area, and road closures
- How to access businesses - restaurants, retail, services and experiences
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Full project details, including FAQs, construction updates, and more
- A City Centre business directory and newsletter sign-up option
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Welcome to a new section of our monthly newsletter, where we look at trends in the workforce right here in Alberta.
Much of the information in this section will be a digest of the monthly email Workforce Consultant Newsletter from Michael Smith, Workforce Consultant with Alberta Labour and Immigration. Alberta has 18 Workforce Consultants, who provide employers with tools and resources to help them recruit, retain, and strengthen their workforce. If you want more information or to receive the full monthly email from Michael, contact him at michael.x.smith@gov.ab.ca.
Facts and Figures:
Job vacancies in Alberta climbed to 100,865 during the second quarter of 2022, the highest quarterly number since data started being collected in 2015.
Alberta’s average hourly wage for September 2022 increased 1.0% to $32.85 compared to August. This was the highest rate among all provinces.
Alberta's Top 3 Employers in August (number of job postings):
- Alberta Health Services – 958 postings
- Covenant Health – 236 postings
- University of Alberta – 141 postings
Alberta's Top 5 Occupations Advertised in August:
- Retail salesperson – 503
- Administrative assistants – 476
- Cooks – 453
- Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses – 416
- Material handlers - 362
Links and Resources:
Employment Preparation for Careers in Construction (EPIC) – MCG Careers is a no-cost employment and work experience program that pairs employers looking to fill labour, administrative, and other roles with Albertans ready to get back to work in construction and oil & gas. EPIC program clients are provided with in-class training and in-person support to ensure they’re successful in the workplace, wage subsidy to offset employer training costs, and funding for select tickets and PPE so they can contribute on day-one. Reach out to Tegan (tsiganski@mcgcareers.com).
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Women of Influence Interview - Amanda Conklin-Ward |
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WhipLASH Aesthetics / Skin Tribe |
Amanda Conklin-Ward is the owner, CEO, and Master Esthetician at WhipLASH Aesthetics in Stony Plain. Amanda started WhipLASH in 2016 and she has faced more than the typical ups and downs of a small business. The biggest obstacle, COVID-19. Amanda felt threatened by the virus and wondered if she had made the wrong choice in switching careers because her business was deemed “non-essential.” But to Amanda, her clientele comes first. Male or female, young or old, Amanda will take on any new client in hopes of meeting their skincare and aesthetics needs. She was driven to persevere throughout the pandemic by her love for the family of clientele she has created in her studio.
As the Master Esthetician, Amanda does just about everything at WhipLASH. Not only did she start the company a few years ago, but she also takes on clients every day. WhipLASH began as a studio that offered eyelash extensions. Over the past few years, as Amanda and her team furthered their skill, knowledge, and expertise in the industry, the studio offered more services.
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We are shining a spotlight on a few members each month so you can learn about them and get to know what they do. To learn more about each of these members please click on them to follow the link!
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New Members in September! |
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Welcome to our
NEW MEMBERS!!
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We look forward to seeing you grow in the community!
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Member Business of the Month |
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NEXGEN TRANSPORTATION
NexGen Transportation is a full-service provider of Heavy Haul Transportation and Rigging, operating out of Acheson, Alberta since 2015.
A division of the Myshak Group, they are heavily involved in many community initiatives and local groups such as the Spruce Grove Saints, Edmonton Prospects and Little Warriors
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THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSOR |
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This Newsletter is from: Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Name: GPRC
Contact:780-963-4545
E-mail: info@gprchamber.ca
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