ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SURVEY
The mission of Wainwright Economic Development is to promote, expand and enhance the economic development of Wainwright by working in collaboration with various organizations and stakeholders, while ensuring constant communication with the community.

We are looking for input from the community on economic development issues. Please complete the survey below by May 31st. We appreciate your feedback!

1 WEEK LEFT TO BECOME A BIZ BOX VENDOR
Wainwright Economic Development is excited to be putting together our 2nd annual collaboration box to showcase the wonderful and unique businesses the Wainwright area has to offer.

Last year, all 50 of the Wainwright Biz Boxes sold out in just 22 minutes! This year we are aiming to have 100 boxes available to be sold during Small Business Week, which runs from October 15 - 21, 2023.

New this year is the option for sponsors and vendors to include a discount or incentive in the box in order to drive follow-up sales to your business.

Businesses will also be featured in the Biz Box Book.

This is a non-profit initiative with the sole purpose being to highlight and promote our area’s businesses. Submission does not guarantee acceptance.
Vendor deadline is May 15th.
For more information, please visit bit.ly/3MWF4WK
SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOPS
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.
EDA WEEK
The Town of Wainwright has proclaimed May 8 - 12th as Economic Development Week.

This week recognizes that economic developers promote the economic well-being and quality of life for their communities by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth, and provide a stable tax base.

Economic developers attract and retain high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions, and stimulate and incubate entrepreneurism.
For more information, please visit edaalberta.ca
BUSINESS SUCCESSION
SuccessionMatching matches buyers and sellers of small and medium-sized businesses. They take an economic development approach to business transitions and start working with business owners interested in transitioning one to five years before they want to sell.

How it works:
Buyers and sellers sign up for a membership on the site for no charge and then have the option to upgrade to a premium membership for additional services. Under a free membership, buyers and sellers gain access to a number of resources and are encouraged to create a listing to represent their current state and needs of succession.

For more information, please visit their website at successionmatching.com or review their information package.
SELF-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
2023 HEALTH CARE AIDE PROGRAM
Looking for a rewarding health care career? Apply for the Lakeland College Canada Health Care Aide program, starting in Wainwright in September 2023.

A $9000 tuition bursary is available. Spaces are available on a first qualified, first accepted basis so in order to obtain a seat, don’t delay in applying!

If you have any questions, please contact Lakeland College at 780.871.5429 or hello@lakelandcollege.ca
STAMPEDE KICK-OFF
The Stampede Kickoff is being held on Thursday, June 22, 2023.

The Wainwright & District Chamber of Commerce is looking for:
  • Food vendors
  • Chili Cook Off teams
  • Participants for the entertainment stage
  • Mascots
  • Market Vendors (both non-profit as well as home based Businesses) 

The Chamber is inviting all groups to participate.  If interested please email events.wdchamber@gmail.com for more information.
70TH ANNUAL STAMPEDE
AGRI-PROCESSING INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM
Alberta is now accepting applications for the new Agri-processing Investment. The program offers a 12 per cent non-refundable tax credit based on eligible capital expenditures to corporations investing $10 million or more to build or expand agri-processing facilities in the province.

To be eligible for the program, companies must be incorporated, registered or continued under Alberta’s Business Corporations Act, with the proposed investment plan having a minimum of $10 million in new capital expenditures.

The project must also be physically located in Alberta, be a new project or a significant expansion of an existing value-added agricultural processing facility, and project expenditures must directly support an eligible value-added agricultural activity.
UPCOMING BUSINESS EDUCATION
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Business Link Programs
Start-up Lloydminster
ADDITIONAL FUNDING & RESOURCE PROGRAMS
UPCOMING BUSINESS EVENTS
BUSINESS RESOURCES
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 @ 780-842-3381 or by email cherbert@wainwright.ca
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
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.