LAST DAY FOR TOWN OF WAINWRIGHT WEBSITE SURVEY
We value your input and would like to hear your thoughts about our Town of Wainwright website. We have created a survey to gather your feedback. Our main goal is to use your feedback to make improvements to our website and enhance your experience when you visit us. 

Please complete by Friday, September 15th. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.
PLAIN LANGUAGE WORKSHOP
OUT OF OFFICE BINGO EVENT
CELEBRATE SMALL BUSINESS MONTH
WITH SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
2023 WAINWRIGHT BIZ BOXES
CHAMBER GALA WITH A CASUAL TWIST
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 opportunities to businesses that are listed 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.
READI TO WORK
The Rural Development Network has announced the launch of their newest initiative called READI to Work! The program supports the integration of newcomers in rural and remote communities across Alberta through training and capacity building. The program matches employers with skilled newcomers, including international students. Become an employer partner in their upcoming cohort and access training and support the creation of work placements to help attract and retain newcomers.
 
Submit an expression of interest by October 20, 2023!
SHORT-TERM EMPLOYMENT FORECAST SURVEY
The Alberta Short-Term Employment Forecast (STEF), developed annually by the Government of Alberta since 2011, serves as an important forecast tool, offering comprehensive insights into the demand prospects for all occupations in the province over the next three years. In the Alberta Government's commitment to enhancing the accuracy and relevance of this valuable resource, they are embarking on a crucial validation project, and your participation is vital to its success. 
 
By engaging stakeholders like you, the Alberta Government aims to ensure that the STEF results for 2023-2025 accurately capture the unique labour market conditions in your region. Your valuable feedback from the survey will be used to fine-tune the STEF results, providing precise information at the occupational level. This, in turn, will play a pivotal role in shaping future policies and programs of the government and supporting industries in their strategic workforce planning. By validating the STEF forecast, employers will have access to more accurate regional labour market information to assist them in both short and long-term workforce planning. Accurate labour market information can also assist employers in addressing workforce needs such as attracting, recruiting and retaining workers.
 
All responses to the survey are confidential and securely stored.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Please view the list of opportunities provided by Alberta Jobs, Economy and Northern Development that are available for businesses.

  • Government of Canada CanExport Community Investment Program: Sept 5 – 29, 2023 The CanExport Community Investments program provides financial support to communities and non-profit organizations to help them attract, retain, and expand their foreign direct investment (FDI) activities. Note, minor changes have been made to this grant. 
  • Alberta Construction Association - Construction New Talent Grant Program: Open Wage subsidies of 50% (maximum subsidy $5,000) are available to hire current post-secondary students and recent grads (up to 6 months) for temporary work experience placements at least 3 weeks in length which can take place at any time during the year. Placements can be engineers, technologists, accounting and finance, human resources, IT, logistics, procurement, safety, marketing, etc.
  • Alberta Food Processors Association- Food Futures: Open The Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA) has received funding from the Alberta Government to support Work Integrated Learning placements in the food processing industry. This funding will support up to 90 student placements per year for the next 3 years. Wage subsidies of 50% (maximum subsidy $5,000) are available to hire current post-secondary students and recent grads (within 6 months) for temporary work experience placements.
  • Community Futures – Alberta Women’s Economic Recovery: Offering flexible low-interest small business loans, ongoing support and advice for women entrepreneurs in rural Alberta.
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 at 780-842-3381 or by email cherbert@wainwright.ca
UPCOMING BUSINESS EDUCATION
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Business Link
Start-up Lloydminster
September 20 10:00am

September 21 12:00pm

September 26 7:00pm

October 3 1:00pm

November 7 & 8 8:30am
NON-PROFIT WEBINARS
Alberta Government has a great lineup of live free webinars in the areas of non-profit board development, governance, grant writing, and many more:
  • Strategic Thinking, then Strategic Planning
  • The Role of the Board Treasurer
  • The Role of the Board Chair
  • The Role of the Board Secretary
  • Board Development Program
  • Understanding Your Legal Landscape Webinar
  • Board Roles and Responsibilities
  • Legal Responsibilities
  • Organizational Purpose and Planning
  • Financial Responsibilities
  • Risk Management
  • Committees and Meetings
  • Building Strong Teams and Effective Relationships
  • Grant Writing 101
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
Please note that Wainwright Economic Development will not be distributing a newsletter in October 2023.
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.