The City of Spruce Grove
ECONOMIC & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT NEWS
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CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON CITY CENTRE REVITALIZATION |
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Construction started on May 16th on Phase 1 of the City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan (CCARP). This phase involves the rehabilitation of underground utilities and streetscape improvements for McLeod Avenue between King Street and Queen Street, as well as Main Street between First Avenue and Church Road.
Construction will be staged over 2 years and will involve partial street closures throughout the period and full closure of the McLeod Avenue and Main Street intersection for approximately 4 weeks starting in May. Drivers and pedestrians are asked to watch for signs and detours in the immediate area.
Construction has also resumed at Columbus Park, which will be completed this summer. This includes a temporary lane closure on the east side of the park. The lane will be replaced with a decorative concrete surface that will tie in with the overall redevelopment of the park.
The implementation of the City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan is intended to revitalize the area and make it a destination where people of all ages come to shop, dine, work, reside and connect as a community in the heart of the City.
If you would like to receive the most current information on construction in the City Centre, you are invited to subscribe for updates at SpruceGrove.org/CCARP.
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🚲 ON THE EDGE YEG - TOURISM WEBSITE LAUNCHED 🌲 |
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New adventures are being discovered On-the-Edge! On-the-Edge YEG is a partnership between the City of Spruce Grove and the Town of Stony Plain aimed at growing local tourism. It is your one-stop-shop for information on local shopping, day trips, weekend getaways, recreation, and more!
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The City of Spruce Grove's Support Local campaign encourages individuals to help businesses during this time of recovery. Spruce Grove Recovers is a video series that demonstrates the resiliency of our business community.
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Welcome, new Spruce Grove businesses! |
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Gigi's Ice Cream at 96 Campsite Road #60 is an ice cream shop inspired by cheesecake. They offer various fun flavors in different sizes, as well as banana splits, cereal balls, chocolate cookie dough bowls, and pup cups. 🍦
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Hypnotic Bloom at 1 Hawthorne Gate is an independent flower shop constantly pushing the boundaries of floral artistry. They can bring your creative ideas to life made personally for you or for that special someone during any occasion. 💐
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Thank you to our existing businesses! |
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Vita Sana Naturopathic Wellness Clinic relocated to 110-5 Spruce Village Way, and is a trusted Naturopathic Clinic offering Naturopathy, I.V. therapy, acupuncture, massage, dietary and weight loss coaching, EPT therapy and more. 🌼
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Paradise Games and Customs at 4 Spruce Ridge Drive is a local game store offering an assortment of table top gaming, board games, custom 3D print orders and game accessories, tumblers, and more. They also host interactive game nights. 🎲
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🏆 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD 🏆 |
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The award recognizes local businesses for their support to community groups and charitable causes. The award is presented at the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce's Annual Business Awards of Distinction Gala in the fall.
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🚌 EXPANDED SERVICE AREA FOR ON-DEMAND LOCAL TRANSIT 🚌 |
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Since May 2nd, 71 bus stop locations south of the railroad tracks are now active, providing on-demand transit service to the industrial area of the city.
As a reminder, trips can be booked using the Pick-Up On-Demand app, over the phone, or online for right away or up to 1 week in advance for travel between any 2 bus stops in Spruce Grove. Learn more at sprucegrove.org/ondemandtransit.
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💻 FREE DIGITAL PROGRAMS FOR SPRUCE GROVE BUSINESSES 💻
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Four digital assistance programs for businesses are available. If you have questions about how these programs can help your business, contact invest@sprucegrove.org.
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- Google My Business
- Social media
- Website & SEO
- Branding & logos
- Photography & videography
- E-commerce
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- Create and configure online store
- Go live and market the store
- Training to manage the store
Other benefits include free 1:1 support, advertising credits for Facebook, domain registration, and more.
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CyberSecure Canada is a certification program for businesses. Getting certified will help your business to:
- Limit impacts of a cyber incident
- Enhance competitive advantage
- Protect customer and investor information
- Improve your cybersecurity knowledge
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Spruce Grove's Canada Day Celebration is returning to Jubilee Park on July 1st. The event has activities for all ages, local and professional entertainment, fireworks, and more! This is a fantastic opportunity to get ready to shop while experiencing some great vendors.
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The 1st Annual Tri-Region Mayors' Golf Classic takes place on July 7th at The Ranch Golf and Country Club in Acheson. Businesses from all three regions will be showcased in support of the Parkland Food Bank and the WEE Community Food Bank.
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The Spruce Grove City Centre Business Association is working with the Rotary Club of Spruce Grove to bring an outdoor market to Ribfest at Central Park on July 23rd from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM! This event is a great way to support local vendors and businesses.
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The Public Market returns to the Pioneer Centre and City Hall parking lot on August 14th and will feature vendor booths, amazing local Artisans, fresh produce, food trucks, live entertainment, and free kids activities all in the heart of Spruce Grove's City Centre.
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🍁 COVID-19 SUPPORT PROGRAMS 💲 |
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A $700M program that supports regional job creation and positions local economies for long-term growth, including $70M towards businesses and organizations created after January 2020 for those that meet the eligibility criteria. |
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Funding to help tourism, not-for-profit, and Indigenous businesses adapt their operations to meet public health requirements while investing in products and services to facilitate their future growth. |
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A $370M program to help private and non-profit businesses to apply for funding to help reduce the cost of hiring and training Albertans for new jobs. The third intake of this program will be announced at a later date. |
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A training program where eligible employers are able to receive funding from the government to help employees and unemployed Albertans access training opportunities. |
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A program that helps employers and employees avoid layoffs, when there is a temporary decrease in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the control of the employer. |
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The repayment deadline for CEBA loans to qualify for partial loan forgiveness is being extended to December 31, 2023 for eligible borrowers in good standing. |
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Thank you for your engagement.
Together, we play an important role in keeping our community healthy and safe.
From our team to yours,
Dave, Karla, Jamielinn, & Anika
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