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Small and medium-sized businesses are the foundation of the Canadian economy. As of December 2020, there were 1.22 million employer businesses in Canada. Of these, 1.2 million (97.9%) were small businesses, 22,725 (1.9%) were medium-sized businesses and 2,936 (0.2%) were large businesses. In 2020, SMEs employed 88.3 percent of the private sector workforce (10.0 million individuals), highlighting the important role SMEs play in employing Canadians.

Source: Government of Canada - Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Small Business Week Events

October 18, 2022

8:30am-4:30pm

First Aid Training with CPR and AED

This training is partially online, with the one day in-person training taking place to complete certification. Please register early as space is limited for this session.

$115 Members

$145 Non-Members

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October 19, 2022

1:00pm-4:00pm

KAIROS Indigenous Blanket Exercise

In partnership with the City of Spruce Grove, the GPRC is pleased to be offering an Indigenous blanket exercise as a part of Small Business Week. Blanket exercises are an educational session as a part of the journey of reconciliation. Facilitated by KAIROS and an Indigenous Elder, the exercise is an interactive way to learn about Indigenous history.

Free to attend, registration required

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For October 20th educational sessions, tickets can be purchased for the entire day or separately for either the morning or afternoon session, with a light lunch included.

Members: $40/session OR $65 for both sessions

Non-Members: $50/session OR $75 for both sessions

October 20, 2022

10:15am-11:45am

Workforce Trends & Employment Recruiting

Join us in the morning for coffee/tea and muffins as Michael Smith of the Government of Alberta discusses current labour market trends, government grants for employers, and employment recruiting options. A light lunch is included and will follow this session.

$40 Members

$50 Non-Members

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October 20, 2022

1:00pm-3:00pm

How a Living Wage can Improve your Small Business

Prior to this afternoon session, join us for a light lunch and network with individuals from the morning session! After lunch, participate in a special presentation on the Living Wage and Group Benefits that could support your small business and aid in staff retention. Learn what it is, why it is important, and how it can enhance your small business.

$40 Members

$50 Non-Members

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October 20, 2022

5:00pm-7:00pm

Chamber on Tap at Glacier Greens

Join us at the greens as Sarah Befus chats with Meg Polson of Glacier Greens, formerly Duffy's Challenge! This casual networking event provides an opportunity to learn more about a business and chat with fellow entrepreneurs and business owners.

$25 Members

$35 Non-Members

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Small Business Week is made possible with the partnership of our municipalities

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THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSOR

This e-Blast is from: Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce

Name: Julie Demecillo

Title: Project Specialist

Company: Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce

Contact: 780-963-4545