ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SURVEY RESULTS
Thank you to all that participated in the Economic Development survey that was conducted from May 1 - July 1. The results of the survey can be found HERE. Below is a poster summarizing the businesses that were stated most frequently by survey participants as being needed in our community.
THANK YOU TO BIZ BOX PARTICIPANTS AND SPONSORS
We're thrilled to unveil the amazing lineup of participating and sponsoring businesses for the 2023 Wainwright Biz Box! Big thanks to all these local champions for supporting our shop local initiative!

Mark your calendars for Small Business Week when the much-anticipated Biz Boxes will be up for grabs. Stay tuned for more exciting details coming your way soon!
UPDATE TO THE UCALGARY
BACHELOR OF NURSING PROGRAM - RURAL COMMUNITY
"Wainwright is coming upon its third intake of students in the fall of 2023. Once these three cohorts (intake 2021, 2022, 2023) have completed their four-year program, it is expected that 23 new registered nurses will join the workforce in this region. These nursing professionals will make a significant and positive impact on the workforce needs of our rural healthcare sites, which as you’re aware, face some of our most difficult recruitment challenges across the province.

The University of Calgary is pleased to share that the degree program will become even more impactful across the Central Zone – and more sustainable into the future.

Our shared efforts include expanding the program to Drayton Valley, with the aim of producing more locally grown nurses to join healthcare teams in their home communities.

 
University of Calgary (UCalgary) and Central Zone Alberta Health Services (AHS)
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 CanadaBuys that pertain particularly to Wainwright and area.

These are systems used by the Government for procurement of goods and services over $25,000.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FUND
The Town of Wainwright offers funding to community groups or organizations providing an event or activity that will encourage positive economic activity in the community. Funding is made available annually through the Town of Wainwright’s Economic Development Support Fund Budget.

Please find below our application form with details on criteria, funding levels etc. 

For more information about this funding opportunity please contact Carley Herbert, Economic Development Officer @ 780-842-3381 or by email cherbert@wainwright.ca
UPCOMING BUSINESS EDUCATION
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Business Link Programs
Start-up Lloydminster
BUSINESS RESOURCES
WAINWRIGHT APPAREL AVAILABLE
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
If you would like to be featured as a Business Highlight in an upcoming newsletter, please email us at cherbert@wainwright.ca
ECONOMY STATISTICS
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.