Wainwright & District Chamber of Commerce and Wainalta Motors are hosting the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 4th at 3:30pm. Staging is occurring at 3pm.
To participate in the parade:
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A representative from Alberta Agriculture will be presenting on supply chain management.
Allison Ammeter from Alberta Pulse Producers will be participating.
A speaker from the Canadian Canola Growers Association will present and more!
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Eligible organizations participating in the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) can now apply for a $2,000 grant to help offset some of the implementation costs.
The $20-million Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant is now open to all eligible businesses, cooperatives and non-profit organizations. In-scope small and medium-sized organizations may use the one-time funding as they see fit.
Alberta is the first province to provide funding support to organizations participating in a program that requires patrons age 12 and older to show proof of vaccination, a negative test result or medical exemption.
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REP SAFETY TRAINING NOW AVAILABLE |
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Alberta’s front-line workers can now access safety training to help them keep businesses open and patrons safe during the pandemic.
The 45-minute online training is available to employers and staff at no cost to help them assess and manage challenging situations that may arise during their daily operations.
The training includes information and resources that workers need to keep themselves and customers safe while implementing COVID-19 safety requirements, such as requesting proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test, physical distancing or masking.
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DOWNLOAD THE NEW TOWN OF WAINWRIGHT APP |
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Have you seen our TV ads? Wainwright Economic Development is working to promote the Town of Wainwright & District with television ads promoting our community on Stingray television.
Eat, Explore, Enjoy & Shop!
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LOCAL PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES |
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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 buyandsell.gc.ca that pertain particularly to Wainwright and area.
These are systems used by the Government for procurement of goods and services over $25,000.
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HAVE A GREAT BUSINESS IDEA? |
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Applications are now being accepted for the January 17, 2022 Intake!
Business Works Central Alberta is a free 26-week program, funded by the Province of Alberta. They provide expert assessments, guidance, business coaching, and work shops, in a blended learning format. They will guide you through the idea stage, all the way to launching your business & maintaining it's success.
Maybe you have the experience but don’t know where to start? Their 1:1 coaching will take you through 26 weeks of support.
They service the ENTIRE CENTRAL ALBERTA region (Airdrie to Leduc). They can connect with you to provide training in-person or online. By working with their team, you will have access to all the resources needed to start your business.
Registration is now open for the January 17, 2022 BWCA Self-Employment Training Program. Spots are limited.
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The East Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network has introduced the ECARIN Hub - an open platform for entrepreneurs, business owners and service providers from across East Central Alberta and beyond!
Get exclusive access to members and resources, build your company, make new connections, find great jobs and connect with the world. Join the entrepreneurial community today!
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Is your organization interested in creating a project and working with a student to:
- Engage the future workforce and showcase the benefits of working in your industry, sector, community, or organization. Recruiting students can reduce future hiring costs and help you source competent, motivated talent.
- Enhance your human resource and operational capacity. Students can help you sustain operations, diversify your revenue, refine products and services, or reach new audiences.
- Access fresh and innovative perspectives and practices, the latest trends in technology and communication, or emerging research and best practices to help you achieve your business goals.
If so, meet goals and access new talent through the Rural Roots initiative from the Rural Development Network. This initiative supports post secondary's in building awareness of work integrated learning.
This webinar is open to employers of all types, which includes businesses and municipalities, privately owned, small and medium enterprises and nonprofits.
Join Alberta Municipalities and Rural Development Network on Thursday, December 9th beginning at 12 noon for a virtual lunch and learn about the Rural Roots project.
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The Government of Alberta has announced investment in the Digital Economy Program which will provide small businesses with free support to build websites and online stores, so they can reach more customers and compete in an increasingly online world.
Digital Main Street will implement the program, which consists of two initiatives to support eligible small businesses across Alberta:
The shopHERE program will help small businesses create and operate online stores. To be eligible for the program, businesses must be registered in Alberta and have fewer than 50 employees.
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SUPPORT LOCAL AB DIRECTORY |
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Get your Alberta business listed within minutes and reach new customers, get free business exposure, and increase your online presence. The directory celebrates the diversity in entrepreneurship across Alberta and allows you to easily keep important business information up to date. Your business listing could also be featured by us!
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UPCOMING BUSINESS EDUCATION |
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ATB
December 9 2:00pm
AWE
December 13, 14, 15 12:00pm
BUSINESS LINK PROGRAMS
December 2 7:00pm
December 2 1:30pm
December 16 3:00pm
CPHR ALBERTA
*May qualify for Canada Alberta Job Grant
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EASTERN CENTRAL REGIONAL INNOVATION NETWORK/STARTUP LLOYDMINSTER
December 6 1:30pm
December 8 12:00pm
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA
December 9 1:00pm
GOODLAWYER
December 2 12:00pm
WOW! INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP
December 8 11:45am
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ADDITIONAL FUNDING PROGRAMS |
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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. |
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