Thank you for supporting the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce! Read on for information from our Chamber network.
Our Member Marketplace on Thursdays highlights our Chamber businesses. Email tom@gpchamber.com with your ads.
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The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce 2021 Annual General Meeting, Awards and Chair Salute is scheduled for Thursday, December 2.
The hybrid meeting will include a review of our activities in 2021 and election of our 2022 Board of Directors.
The AGM will be followed by networking and then our Chamber Awards and Chair Salute supported by Chambers Plan represented by local broker HUB International.
The Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre has implemented the Government of Alberta Restrictions Exemptions Program. Proof of vaccination or negative test result, plus mandatory masking is required from all guests.
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When we think local, we’re showing we care about the community we live in.
Thinking local means shopping, supporting and exploring local. And when we do that, our money is cycled back into our community. It creates jobs. Supports charities. Builds parks, fixes roads with tax dollars. Attracts visitors. Builds a thriving economy. It reaches our family, neighbours, friends and all the other people who call it home, too.
The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce is making a significant investment into supporting and strengthening business across our region through our ThinkLocalGP campaign. With funding from the Canada Shop Local Program Federal Grant, ThinkLocalGP is injecting support into local businesses.
One of the ways is our ThinkLocalGP Prepaid VISA cards which come in $25, $50 and $100 denominations and can be spent at local participating businesses in Grande Prairie. These make great gifts for those hard to buy for people. And they make great corporate gifts. They’re the gift of choice AND they support spending local!
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To view last week's installment of our Community Pulse Series with Laura LaValley, Chief Executive Officer of the Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta on this year's Vital Signs survey, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Thank you to our Presenting Partners: City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie Regional Innovation Network and TC Energy; and our Supporting Partners: Chambers Plan represented by local broker HUB International, Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region, GetintheLoop Grande Prairie, and Municipal District of Greenview.
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The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Business Interchange explaining the Grande Prairie Regional College Business Administration Co-op Program.
The session is scheduled for Wednesday, November 24 at 9:00 AM via Zoom. There is no cost to attend but registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
In a CO-OP course, students alternate between periods of work experience and in-class learning. For students in the Business Administration Diploma Program, the CO-OP work term takes place between their first and second year of their program over a four-month period (May – August). The CO-OP program provides students the opportunity to put classroom learning into practice. The CO-OP program requires students work a minimum 420 hours total.
Our presenters are Carly McLeod, Dean School of Business at GPRC and Keston Luke, Faculty - Department of Business and Office Administration at GPRC.
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The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Business Interchange explaining the City of Grande Prairie's Business Licence Changes.
The session is scheduled for Thursday, November 25 at 10:00 AM via Zoom. There is no cost to attend but registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Get your business licence before the grace period ends on December 1 to avoid penalties. Business licenses are free for industrial and commercial businesses operating within City limits.
A six-month grace period has been in effect since May 1, eliminating penalties for businesses operating without a business licence to allow businesses time to adjust to the new requirements, application processes, and guidelines.
After December 1, businesses required to have a license, but without one, may be fined.
Learn more about requirements and exemptions based on provincial legislation in this session.
Our presenter is Megan Dennis, Business Licence Coordinator for the City of Grande Prairie.
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COVID-19 RAPID TESTING KITS FOR BUSINESSES
The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Chambers of Commerce to provide complimentary COVID-19 rapid testing kits to small and medium-sized businesses. By frequently testing employees, businesses can stop outbreaks before they happen, keeping employees and customers safe.
* A Chamber membership is NOT required.
Register for the Program
Please download the Alberta Rapid Screening Tests Business Application form, carefully read the form as well as the terms and conditions, and should you wish to proceed, complete the form in full and email to info@gpchamber.com with the email subject line: Rapid test program participant application
Once we have received your completed form we will review and return a signed copy for your records, along with instructions on how and when to pick up your testing kits.
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 31, 2022.
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The Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association, Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce, and GetintheLoop are pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity for tourism-based companies to promote their business. Apply now to receive six months free access to GetintheLoop’s premium Partnership Plan and expanded awareness across the Grande Prairie region.
Through this partnership, Grande Prairie Tourism and GetintheLoop will create a unique Discover GP “Loop”. It will be established to help bring together local businesses and new customers, on one established app. This will make it easier for local residents and visitors to connect with businesses online, by phone, or in-person. Local business offers will also be visible on the Grande Prairie Regional Tourism website and getintheloop.ca.
There are only 20 spots available, so fill out the application form today - it’s quick and easy. This project is also supported by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce and the Government of Canada Shop Local Fund.
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Get your business licence before the grace period ends on December 1 to avoid penalties. Business licenses are free for industrial and commercial businesses operating within City limits.
A six-month grace period has been in effect since May 1, eliminating penalties for businesses operating without a business licence to allow businesses time to adjust to the new requirements, application processes, and guidelines.
After December 1, businesses required to have a license, but without one, may be fined.
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CPP Investments Alberta Energy & Growth Forum (November 23)
Register for the upcoming CPP Investments Alberta Energy & Growth Forum, held in partnership with the Calgary Chamber. The event will take place TODAY, Tuesday, November 23 from 2-5 p.m. MT.
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Support for businesses implementing REP
Eligible organizations participating in the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) can now apply for a $2,000 grant to help offset some of the implementation costs.
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Proof of vaccination to require QR code as of Nov. 15
Alberta’s vaccine record with a QR code is now required to access venues implementing the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP).
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Modernizing Alberta’s electricity system
Proposed legislative amendments would allow the integration of energy storage into Alberta’s interconnected electricity system in both the competitive electricity market and the transmission and distribution system.
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Proposed changes to the Business Corporations Act
Proposed changes to the Business Corporations Act would modernize the act and align Alberta with other provinces.
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Canada and ASEAN proceed with free trade agreement negotiations
The Honourable Mary Ng met virtually with ASEAN Economic Ministers at the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) – Canada Consultations, where they announced that Canada and ASEAN have agreed to proceed with negotiations toward a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking an historic milestone in the Canada-ASEAN relationship.
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The New Path Forward: Maintaining Momentum for the Shop Local Movement
Read our latest Business-led Recovery blog post from Desjardins to learn more about how we can continue to support the businesses on main street and what Desjardins is doing to help, including an opportunity for 150 businesses across Canada to apply for grants of $20,000 — for a total amount of $3M — to jump-start their efforts to fund innovative ideas that will help modernize their operations, invest in their employees and work toward a greater emphasis on sustainable development.
These grants will help businesses thrive and adapt for their future so they can continue to support the resilience of our local economies. Deadline for the GoodSpark Grants is November 29.
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Navigating Support for Indigenous-led Businesses in Canada
November 24 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET | Virtual
Industry leaders will provide valuable insights and perspectives on the journey to starting, building and growing a business in Canada.
Join this Innovation Canada event; there will be tips shared to help Indigenous entrepreneurs identify the government and private sector programs and services that might be right for their business, at every step on the journey.
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Building From the Ground Up: Positioning Our Communities as Leaders of Post-COVID Recovery
November 24 | 10:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. ET | Virtual
Our November 24 event will feature two panels. The first, Constructing Canada’s Communities, will look at how Canada’s construction and homebuilding businesses have reacted to the pandemic and what the future of the industries may look like.
The second panel will focus on Canadians moving Canadians. It will examine ways in which public transit agencies have continued to innovate and facilitate safe and efficient movement of Canadians within their communities.
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Japan-Canada Trade and Investment
November 25 | 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET | Virtual
The Japan-Canada Chambers Council (JCCC) is a joint initiative of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The JCCC focuses on enhancing commercial relationships between our respective business communities.
This year's event will allow Canadian companies to learn about current market conditions and potential opportunities, with a particular focus on energy and innovation. The discussions at this meeting will also inform subsequent government-to-government discussions.
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Digital by Default: The Future of Digital Healthcare in Canada
December 8 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET | Virtual
Circle December 8 on your calendar for our final IR4 event in 2021!
2020 marked the year when virtual care and the adoption of digital health platforms went from being extremely rare to digital by default.
Once viewed as a complementary part of care, telehealth has increased significantly and has the potential to evolve into a long-term trend, expanding access to essential health services and healthcare delivery.
During our event, we will take a closer look at the acceleration and advancements of digital healthcare since the beginning of the pandemic and will discuss the future of health innovation as it pertains to digital adoption and implementation in Canada's healthcare system and the challenges and opportunities for all players involved.
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