2019 Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting
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While the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce (GPRC) is operating fully, there is a requirement to hold a Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce (SPCC) AGM.
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Economic Development Round Table Discussion
During the AGM we will be hosting a round table discussion with our surrounding senior economic personnel and asking them questions submitted by members of the Chamber.
You can submit your questions to our CEO, Sarah Parry, via email at
sparry@gprchamber.ca.
Deadline for submission is Friday, May 22 at 12 noon.
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GPRC Webinar Series - An Update from MLA Searle Turton
Thursday 21 May 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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In the fifth of our COVID-19 business webinar series, we welcome MLA Searle Turton of the Spruce Grove-Stony Plain constituency.
Searle Turton was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Spruce Grove-Stony Plain, on April 16, 2019.
Mr. Turton is a member of the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing. He was previously a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship.
During this webinar there will be a Q&A period facilitated by Richard Wong, Chair.
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Like the image you see here?
You can pick up your own at Steve's
No Frills in Spruce Grove
, Ray's Market in Wabamun,
Freson Bros.
Fresh Market
in Stony Plain and a few other places in the Greater Parkland Region!
If you would like to have these stickers available at your business, please contact our office for pick-up options! Stick it on your window, your car, or anywhere you can show it off!
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Rural Business Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
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Rural businesses will be able to apply for loans of up to $40,000 from the $95.7 million earmarked for Western Canada through the Government of Canada's Regional Relief and Recovery Fund.
Some loan highlights include:
- No interest accrual or principal payments through December 31, 2022
- If 75% of the loan is repaid by December 31, 2022, the remainder of the loan is forgiven
- Blended principal and interest payments beginning January 1, 2023. Loans must be repaid by December 31, 2025
- No prepayment penalties
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Alberta's Relaunch Strategy
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The Alberta Government has announced their plan to safely relaunch the economy from COVID-19.
The GPRC wants to echo the the message from the Government of Alberta:
"We must ensure the sacrifices we have already made are not wasted. To be successful, we must stay vigilant to slow the spread: follow public health measures, practice physical distancing and good hygiene, and continue acting responsibly."
The plan to move forward requires careful monitoring and
respecting all guidelines
outlined by the chief medical officer of health.
Enhanced infection prevention and control measures, including physical distancing requirements of at least 2 metres, will remain in place throughout all stages.
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As our members are re-opening their stores, we know they will be looking to acquire masks, plexi-glass shields, hand sanitizing stations, disinfectant and other products to keep their stores and businesses safe for their employees, customers and themselves. If you have any of these items to help out your fellow business owners, we encourage you to post in our new
MarketSpace page on our website.
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The impact from the new coronavirus COVID-19, has become and continues to be the biggest threat to the global economy and its impact on our Chamber members and their business, on our Parkland regional communities and our way of life have been felt in each household in the Tri-Region.
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Check the Chamber's website for
our full events calendar!
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As the advocate for Alberta business, the Alberta Chambers of Commerce are your local resource, championing ideas, harnessing energy, and collectively moving forward sensible solutions for small business. Alberta Chambers of Commerce - where members matter and benefits count.
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Since 1925, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has connected businesses of all sizes, from all sectors and from all regions of the country to advocate for public policies that will foster a strong, competitive economic environment that benefits businesses, communities and families across Canada.
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This e-Blast is from: The Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Name: Julie Roberts
Title: Project Specialist
Company: Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 780-963-4545
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