Thank you for supporting the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce! This WEEKLY email highlights information and updates from our Chamber, the Alberta and Canadian Chambers of Commerce, and our municipal, provincial, and federal government partners.
Be sure to watch for our weekly Member Marketplace newsletter on Thursdays featuring sales, promotions, accomplishments, events, and general awareness of our membership. Email tom@gpchamber.com for info.
|
|
We've teamed up with the City of Grande Prairie to deliver a series of free instructional workshops to support current business needs.
The goal of each session is to cover a specific topic in detail which will allow businesses to leave with a skillset or ability to action the content covered.
If YOU have a topic you would like to see covered, or if you and your business have a skillset you'd be willing to share, please contact the Chamber or City Economic Development.
The next session in the series is:
The Pandemic is Ruining Everything - Kim Blanchette, Senior Vice-President & General Manger, Western Canada; Gabriela Gonzalez, Director; Tatianna Ducklow, Consultant, Argyle
Thursday, March 18 - 10 AM
Here we are in year two of the pandemic and we’re all feeling the frustration. From daily news reports to restrictions on our lives and livelihoods to plain old isolation fatigue, this past year has been more than trying, especially on businesses across the country. With restrictions that some may or may not choose to follow, closures that can come without warning, it’s hard to know how to react and how to maintain the heart and reputation behind your business. Join Argyle, your reputation and communication experts, on March 18 for a one-hour business-focused session where we discuss how to react when things don’t go as expected, how to communicate to your employees and customers in a compassionate, COVID-sensitive manner and how to ask for genuine feedback when you need it.
UPCOMING SESSION:
March 25 - 3:00 PM - Recruiting the Right Candidate and Keeping Them with Jennifer Caseley from Caseley Consulting
To view our previous session on the Top 10 HR Policies You Need with Jennifer Caseley, CLICK HERE.
|
|
CHAMBER COFFEE BREAK
The next Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffee Break for members is March 26 at 10:00 AM .
These virtual events take place every second Friday and offer an opportunity for our members to network online.
The informal discussion includes ice-breaker introductions, questions of the day, and current news topics of interest.
For more information, contact our office by phone at 780-532-5340 or email cindy@gpchamber.com. |
|
The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce and Seven Generations Energy invite you to a webinar "Sustainability / ESG: What is Your Business Ready For?" on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 10:00 AM via Zoom. There is no cost to participate but you must register to receive the Zoom link.
Among the topics up for discussion:
- What’s in a name? What is the difference between sustainability, ESG, CSR, triple bottom, people, planet and profit, etc.?
- Why is sustainability important for businesses, all levels of government, individuals, etc.?
- What are some of the key issues in sustainability?
- What can you do to be more sustainable as an organization, community or as an individual?
- What does it mean to be a good ancestor? An introduction to sustainability and how sustainability impacts future generations.
- The Good Ancestor: How our social and environmental decisions today impact future generations.
- Business with a purpose: what does it mean to be a responsible company?
- There will also be time for questions.
Our guest speaker is Marie Jurcevic.
Marie is a Manager of Sustainability at Seven Generations Energy.
|
|
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
Membership renewal notifications have been emailed. If your business has not received an invoice for 2021, please contact our office by phone at 780-532-5340 or email janice@gpchamber.com.
Members are also encouraged to contact Leah Fujarczuk, Member Relations and Engagement, with any other questions including updating your account, enhancing your webpage, posting information, registering for events, accessing our digital sign and more. Email leah@gpchamber.com.
Members will receive their 2021 Chamber certificate electronically upon renewal payment.
|
|
Contact our office for more information on the Partnership Plan:
|
|
These recordings will be available to REGISTERED ATTENDEES for the month of March.
Log in using your email and password you used for Growing the North 2021 to access the videos.
Participants have been emailed with this information as well.
Thank you from the GTN Organizing Committee.
|
|
Join the County of Grande Prairie Business Support Network for a Private Online Live Course With Disney Institute – New Date!
The County of Grande Prairie Business Support Network is pleased to announce that Disney Institute will be offering an exclusive 5-hour Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence live online course on April 7th, 2021 at 10 a.m. for our members.
Presented live online by Disney Institute leaders, Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence offers the opportunity to build knowledge and discover proven Disney business insights from our chain of excellence. The presentation will include Disney best practices in leadership excellence, employee engagement and quality service that can be adapted and applied to your own profession, team or organization to achieve greater results.
|
|
The survey is designed to capture whether these priorities are aligned with the lived experience of local immigrants in Grande Prairie, as well as to identify any additional priorities.
Results are being used to help GPLIP plan and address local immigrant needs and concerns.
Landed immigrants, permanent residents, non-permanent residents, and refugees are all invited to complete the survey available at cityofgp.com/gplip from March 1- 15.
GPLIP thanks all participants for providing their feedback and helping improve local settlement services.
|
|
Shell LiveWIRE Pitch Competition
Launch Week
Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region, Shell Canada and DAI were excited to host the North American launch of Shell LiveWIRE, an intensive, focused entrepreneurship program intended to support Indegenous entrepreneurs in any step of their business development process to realize success and growth. We were thrilled to have participants join us on this journey starting with launch week from Monday, November 2 through Saturday, November 7 where participants worked through a number of dynamic workshops all focused on their success. Each day participants joined their Shell LiveWIRE cohort for three hours - 10am to 1pm - of skill development, celebration and reflection, guided peer mentorship and masterminds meant to not only guide them but ground them, through this next step in their business evolution. We were impressed with the level expertise and skill brought to the Shell LiveWIRE experience and knowing that the week left participants refreshed, inspired and reinvigorated to take their business to the next level.
Online Classroom
We developed a Shell LiveWIRE online classroom on the Brightspace platform just for Shell LiveWIRE participants, mentors and speakers and all programming happened from this classroom for the week.
Bootcamps
Participants went through a series of 3 bootcamps with each bootcamp unique. What was consistent was the high level of training focussing on completing their own business model canvas supported by mentorship and working together their peers. Bootcamps included pitch training and preparation for the upcoming pitch competition..
Pitch Competition March 19-20
Participants will be giving a 3–5-minute presentation to investors and will compete in front of a panel of distinguished guests. Winners will receive cash prizes along with service coupons for services such as coaching, marketing and advertising.
SLW Canada Successes: A Pilot of “Firsts”
•First Shell LiveWIRE programme focused specifically on empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs
•First Shell LiveWIRE programme that invited key ecosystem actors to participate in the programme Co-Design workshop, which is being adopted by Shell LiveWIRE US and Mexico
•First Shell LiveWIRE programme to host a fully virtual LiveWIRE Launch Week
•First Shell LiveWIRE programme to consistently and intentionally weave cultural appreciation, recognition and celebration into the programme DNA (i.e., hoop dancing, elder storytelling, videos, indigenous mentors, indigenous guest speakers)
•First Shell LiveWIRE programme to adopt a full Learning Management System (LMS), which has been recommended to other country programmes
|
|
The time has come to introduce the Northern Alberta Bilingual Tourism Network (NABTN) to the public. After months of planning the rollout, the Conseil de développement économique de l’Alberta (CDÉA) is proud to unveil the website routes-ab.ca where visitors can choose from among some 200 attractions in Northern Alberta and use an interactive map to create a personalized itinerary.
Incorporated into the tourismealberta.ca digital platform, the section dedicated to northern bilingual tourism routes also offers internet users the opportunity to select a thematic circuit offering a variety of experiences. Equipped with this new, entirely bilingual tool, visitors from across the country can now access an infinite combination of points of interest and email their selection or share it on social media. An intuitive experience combining accessibility and autonomy awaits them with just a few clicks.
Le moment est venu de présenter au grand public le Réseau touristique bilingue du nord de l’Alberta (RTBNA). Après des mois de déploiement, le Conseil de développement économique de l’Alberta (CDÉA) est fier de dévoiler le site Web routes-ab.ca qui permettra aux visiteurs de choisir parmi quelque 200 attraits dans la région du nord pour créer leur itinéraire personnalisé par le biais d’une carte interactive.
Incorporée à la plateforme numérique tourismealberta.ca, la section dédiée aux routes touristiques bilingues du nord offre également aux internautes la possibilité de sélectionner un circuit thématique proposant des expériences variées. Équipés de ce nouvel outil entièrement bilingue, les visiteurs de partout au pays peuvent maintenant accéder à une combinaison infinie de points d’intérêt, envoyer leur sélection par courriel ou encore la partager sur les médias sociaux. C’est une expérience intuitive qui les attend, alliant accessibilité et autonomie en quelques clics. |
|
Alberta Perspectives benchmark survey:
Labour market and skills
Once a year, our Alberta Chambers of Commerce network undertakes a comprehensive, province-wide survey about Alberta’s labour market and the skills we need to continue to grow. This annual survey helps us compare trends year over year—a comparison that is more important than ever as the labour market continues to evolve in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Your insights on skills, training, and Alberta’s labour market will directly inform our advocacy to government.
The survey will close on March 26.
|
|
Simplifying Federal COVID-19 Relief for your Business: CEWS, CERS and the CEBA Loan
Presented by Vexxit and the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, we are hosting a free webinar to provide simplified information on the big three federal relief funds, how to apply and what the tax implications are if you receive the funding.
Date: March 24 2021, 12-1pm MST
|
|
SMB Webinar Series - Alberta Chambers of Commerce
Looking for information to steer a small business through the pandemic and beyond? CPA Canada has developed a webinar series to provide small businesses with the necessary information and resources to recover from the effects of COVID-19.
These free 60-minute webinars will feature special guests as they talk about specific measures and support available.
|
|
Alberta moves into full Step 2 reopening
Completing Step 2 of Alberta’s Path Forward, updated health measures are now in place for retail, hotels and community halls, performance groups, and youth sports, performance and recreation.
|
|
Support Local AB directory
This new directory connects business owners with new customers and clients across the province. It is free, easy to use, and is open to all Alberta small businesses!
|
|
Resources to Help Your Small Business Navigate COVID-19
We recognize SMEs have been especially hard hit by the global pandemic. We have dedicated a page on CBRN.ca to make it easier for you to find financial support, plan your operations and support the health and well-being of your employees.
|
|
Leading with Trust, with Deloitte
March 18 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET | Virtual
Who do you trust and why? Studies show that trust is currently eroding across all sectors of our society. Trust, when it is effectively achieved can be the most powerful form of motivation and inspiration for any organization. Trust builds influence and that is what leads to long-term success.
Join Nick Galletto, Partner at Deloitte Canada, and Fatima Laher, Global Lead Client Service Partner and Board Director with Deloitte Canada, as they discuss the importance of building back trust at a time when pandemic-related disruptions are affecting all businesses and all aspects of life.
|
|
Industrial Revolution 4.0 Webinar Series Continues with Geoeconomics and Technology
March 23 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET | Virtual
A Fourth Industrial Revolution is shifting the economy from simple digitization to innovation based on combinations of technologies that are forcing companies to re-examine the way they do business.
This webinar will focus on the race to develop and control the use of critical technologies that both enable business activity as well as have national security implications.
|
|
Executive Summit Series: Innovation in a Business-led Recovery
March 25 | 10:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. ET | Virtual
Get a front row seat at our upcoming spring Executive Summit where one of our two featured panels for the day will explore health technology and digital infrastructure surrounding vaccine innovation, medical technologies, health data, virtual health, digital health, tele-health and technology that will be necessary to respond to future pandemics.
|
|
Anyone Can Be a Victim: How to Protect Your Business, with TD
March 30 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET | Virtual
March is #FraudPreventionMonth! Are you able to quickly and easily recognize, reject and report fraud?
TD Business Advisors are supporting businesses as they navigate through this unprecedented time. Join Dennis Parker, VP, Business Banking, Aaron McAllister, AVP Financial Crimes and Fraud Management Group, and Julie Lavoie, VP Business Banking for this exclusive webinar on:
- Going digital. Paperless solution options — what are they; pros and cons; things to consider.
- Managing fraud risk — internal and external forces to be aware of.
- Tips on protecting your business including current stats and trends businesses are experiencing.
- Where you can find more helpful resources on these topics?
|
|
Email info@gpchamber.com|Phone 780-532-5340 | Fax 780-532-2926
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
