BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
If you would like to be featured as a Business Highlight in an upcoming newsletter, please email us at cherbert@wainwright.ca
Please include the below:
  • A little about your business's history
  • The products/services you offer
  • What makes your business stand out from others like it
  • The bottom of the article needs to contain contact information to help new customers reach you

Please write a minimum of 6 sentences and include a photo of your business.
APPLY NOW TO GET FUNDING TO TRAIN YOUR WORKERS
The Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG), provides government funding to eligible Alberta employers to help train new and current employees with the skills needed to grow their businesses. Funding through this program is provided in partnership with the Government of Canada.

This training program covers 66% of training costs for current employees to a maximum of $10,000 per trainee per year. If hiring and training an unemployed or recently hired Albertan, up to 100% of training costs are covered, up to $15,000 per trainee. The CAJG also covers direct training costs, including travel costs. 

Funds are available and applications are accepted year-round.
DEADLINE IS MARCH 1ST
FOR WAINWRIGHT'S NURSING PROGRAM
COMMUNITY SERVICES RECOVERY FUND
The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities, non-profits, and Indigenous Governing Bodies as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for pandemic recovery.

The deadline for applications is February 21, 2023. 
TOURISM INVESTMENT PROGRAM
Applications for 2023 Travel Alberta funding opens on Monday, February 6. Attend their open-forum webinar to learn from the Travel Alberta team what makes a great application.

Date:  Tuesday, February 6
Time:  3-4 pm MST
LEARN ABOUT CANADA'S ECONOMIC IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is offering a virtual learning series for employers. The goal of this 8-week series is to help employers learn more about Canada's Economic immigration program. Below is the list of topics and dates:

Resources for employers
February 22 12pm EST

Recruiting of global talent
March 1 12pm EST

Work permits - Temporary Foreign Worker Program
March 8 12pm EST

Work permits - International Mobility Program
March 15 12pm EST

Global Skills Strategy
March 22 12pm

Francophone immigration
March 29 12pm

Permanent residence pathways
April 5 12pm EST
SHIFT FROM UNEMPLOYMENT TO SELF-EMPLOYMENT
The 26 week Self-Employment Training Program is fully funded by the Government of Alberta and is FREE to eligible participants. Business Works provide workshops, training, support, guidance and 1-1 coaching to help you turn your skills and abilities into your own business.
INVITATION TO OUT OF OFFICE EVENT
Love Charcuterie? Learn how to create a fancy Charcuterie Box for Valentine's Day💜💜💜

Join Out of Office: Social Activities & Events for their Charcuterie Box Workshop with Vera's Catering Co.!

$55/box (max 2 people). Limited spots.

Register & pay at the Town Office by February 9th, 1018 - 2 Avenue, to secure your spot.
ENERGY INDUSTRY FORUM IN HARDISTY
ARTS FESTIVAL
Support local artists at the Wainwright Arts Festival occurring from February 22 - 26.

For more information Click Here!
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.
WAINWRIGHT JOBS SITE
Did you know you can post your job ads on www.wainwrightjobs.ca for FREE?

Register on the site or contact Wainwright & District Chamber of Commerce at wainwrightchamber@gmail.com or 780.842.4910.
UPCOMING BUSINESS EDUCATION
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Business Link Programs
Employment Standards
Non-Profit Webinars
ECONOMY STATISTICS
ADDITIONAL FUNDING & RESOURCE PROGRAMS
BUSINESS RESOURCES
2023 EVENT & CONFERENCE PLANNING
WAINWRIGHT APPAREL AVAILABLE
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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.