BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT: THE WELCOME MAT |
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The Welcome Mat is a yoga studio in Wainwright, Alberta offering a variety of yoga classes & styles for all levels and ability! The Welcome Mat opened in May of 2019, providing yoga classes 7 days per week and a variety of yoga and wellness retail products. Our classes include both hot and room temperature classes and are suited to whatever you’re seeking in terms of strength, flexibility, relaxation, mindfulness, or a great workout! We have 7 teachers, each with their own specialties and style, and offer flexibility (no pun intended;) in our class pass and membership options!
Those new to our studio are eligible for a two-week trial offer: $40 gets you unlimited classes (any class, any teacher, any time) for two weeks to try out a variety of styles and find your fit!
We encourage you to visit our website at www.welcomematyoga.com to learn more about yoga, our teachers, our classes and our schedule and pricing options!
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The Welcome Mat
Unit #3, 837 3 Ave Ave Wainwright, AB T9W 1C5
(780) 842-0465
We can’t wait to welcome you!
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To celebrate and promote the small businesses within the Town and M.D. of Wainwright, we are putting together a collaboration box to showcase products from local businesses. These boxes will be available to purchase during Small Business Week (October 17 - 13, 2022).
If interested in participating or sponsoring these Wainwright Biz Boxes, please complete the application form below by May 31, 2022.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SURVEY |
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The mission of Wainwright Economic Development is to promote, expand and enhance the economic development of Wainwright by working in collaboration with various organizations and stakeholders, while ensuring constant communication with the community.
We are looking for input from the community on economic development issues. Please complete the survey below by May 31st. We appreciate your feedback!
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Wainwright & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Brew & Que on Friday, May 27th at the South Africa House. Only 100 tickets are available. Join in the fun and enjoy local teams as they have another great BBQ rib cook-off. Catering is Marty & Margaret from 1908 BBQ.
Tickets are now available from Kathy at Wainalta Motors or the Chamber Office 780.842.4910.
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NOW OPEN: WAGE SUBSIDIES FOR
SUMMER STUDENT PLACEMENTS
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The Propel Student Work Placement Program is actively connecting employers and students for spring and summer opportunities. Employers can access up to $5,000 (or $7,000 for under-represented groups) in wage subsidies for students on work-integrated learning (co-op, internships, etc.). |
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Are you new to Wainwright? or a local looking to meet new people?
Join us for our May Out of Office event.
Please register HERE by May 13th.
No kids please!
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WAINWRIGHT STAMPEDE IS BACK! |
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To support the Stampede Board and all of the volunteers who work so hard to put on a show second to none, we would like to challenge our business community to decorate for the Stampede and show off for all of our visitors and locals to see!
Paint your windows, borrow a few bales from a farmer, don a cowboy hat and polish the boots!
Maybe enter a float into the parade? Wainwright is known for great community spirit and participation - time to get planning...
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The Wainwright & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Stampede Kickoff in the Peace Memorial parking lot on Thursday, June 23.
They are looking for:
- Food vendors - Chili Cook Off teams
- Participants for the entertainment stage
- Mascots for the Dance off
- Market Vendors both non-profit as well as home based businesses
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CANADA DAY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY |
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As things are opening back up, PSP Wainwright on Base is starting to work on plans for in-person festivities for the annual Canada Day event. PSP is switching things up a bit with the family portion happening in the late afternoon from 3 - 6pm and a variety of bands for the evening portion.
PSP is looking for is local businesses interested in participating in the event; this would include interacting with attendees, providing some type of entertainment throughout (e.g. games or crafts for kids) all while advertising your business.
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If you are interested and want to run your idea by the organizing committee please reach out to Community Recreation Coordinator Jessica Robichaud by either phone 780.842.1366 ext. 1734 or email robichaud.jessica@cfmws.com
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Over the next three years, Travel Alberta’s investment framework will contribute over $15 million dollars annually to enhance and grow visitor products and experiences. Investing in Alberta’s visitor economy will diversify and drive economic growth, creates jobs and supports businesses.
Two funds are available that you can apply for:
Deadline for applications is May 13th!
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LOCAL PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES |
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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.
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Starting April 23, 2022, an additional area code was introduced in Alberta currently served by area codes 403, 587, 780 and 825. The introduction of the new 368 area code is in response to the increasing demand for phone numbers in the region, ensuring residents and businesses continue to have enough numbers to meet demand well into the future.
Important information
- Existing numbers keep the same area code
- Local calling areas remain the same
- All local calls will require 10 digits (area code + local number)
- Special numbers such as 211, 311, 411, 611 and 911 will still be dialed using only three digits
- Business customers using communications systems that restrict long distance calling will need to add 368 as a local area code
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OPEN FARM DAYS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN |
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APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL MARCH 2023
This program is a free platform that helps small businesses identify and adopt the right digital tools and technologies that can help reach more customers and boost sales.
To be eligible for the Digital Economy Program, businesses must fit the following criteria:
- be registered in Alberta;
- have zero to 49 employees (this includes self-employed business owners with no employees); and,
- be a home-based or commercial business.
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Registration is now open for farms and ranches to be part of the 10th annual Alberta Open Farm Days occurring on August 13th & 14th.
The weekend showcases Alberta's agriculture industry and growing the agri-tourism sector.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK IS MAY 9-15
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Economic Development Week was created by International Economic Development Council in 2016 to increase awareness of local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and improve the quality of life in communities everywhere. |
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Wainwright area has once again challenged Stettler and Rocky Mountain House to a friendly Walk ‘n' Roll Competition from May 1st – August 31st.
We won in 2021 – Let's do it again in 2022!
Monthly draws to be won!
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UPCOMING BUSINESS EDUCATION |
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BUSINESS LINK PROGRAMS
May 3 1:00pm
May 5 11:00am
May 18 11:00am
May 19 1:00pm
May 25 10:30am
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ALBERTA WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
10:00am - 12:00pm
4:30 - 6:00pm
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
May 19 12:00pm EDT
May 31 12:00pm EDT
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ADDITIONAL FUNDING PROGRAMS |
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DOWNLOAD THE TOWN OF WAINWRIGHT APP |
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While every effort is made to ensure the currency, accuracy and completeness of the information provided, The Town of Wainwright (Wainwright Economic Development) is not liable for any loss, claim or demand arising directly or indirectly from any use or reliance upon the information provided. |
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