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Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce
This WEEKLY email highlights our member businesses!

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please email tom@gpchamber.com.

If you missed our Tuesday CHAMBER NEWS, you can see it here.
Connecting Business. Creating Opportunity.
Do you need a potential short term office space? I have approximately 1000 square feet of really nice, quiet, professional office available immediately.
I'll give a very great price deal in return for short-term. Might end up being available for longer. Downtown, Stations behind Towne Centre Mall...call if interested. Dar, Grassroots Realty Group, 780-814-0998.
Job seekers in Grande Prairie and area can gain information about The City of Grande Prairie, Odyssey House, GP Landscaping Ltd., and Rentco Equipment Ltd., from the comfort of home, by attending a Virtual Job Hub.



After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Register early for the Virtual Job Hub as spaces are limited to 35 people.

Participants will gain valuable information from four local employers who will provide:
• An overview of their organization;
• Information regarding job areas within their company;
• Details on the skills potential employees should have;
• Specifics of their recruitment processes; and
• Benefits of working with their organization.

Featured Grande Prairie presenters include:
Marlena McLean, Director of Human Resources, and Makayla Marcotte, Director of Communications, Odyssey House
Katy O’Brien-Watson, Human Resources Specialist, Rentco Equipment Ltd.
Harold Schalin, Owner, GP Landscaping Ltd.
Kim Matthews, Recruitment and Retention Specialist, Human Resources Departments, The City of Grande Prairie 

Information enquires can be directed to Nevin Bakir at 780-539-5477, ext. 5, or nevin.bakir@gpworkplace.ca  
You are invited to one of the most highly anticipated virtual events in Canada on Tuesday, May 18 at 12pm CT. The team at Vexxit brings together a panel of experts to answer your questions and shed light on this pressing topic facing leaders across the country. Join Lisa Cefali of Legacy Bowes, Scott Hoeppner of TDS Law and host Lauren McNabb of CJOB 680 for a live discussion on vaccine policies in the workplace. 
 
As a business owner and an employer, there is a responsibility to keep your team safe and healthy in their work environment. An employee's rights as an individual is also of the utmost importance. Is it an organization’s responsibility to develop vaccine policy? Is a workplace policy the best option? Are there exceptions to the rule? They’ll answer these questions along with questions submitted by Canadian business leaders, employees and the public at large.
 
Save your seat here and submit your questions in advance: 
May 5 marked our 5th Anniversary as a physical, bricks and mortar gallery.
 
This milestone has been a great opportunity to reflect as both an artist and a business owner. The past few years have not been without challenges but the ride has also been highly rewarding.

SPRING "SECRET" SALE

Last May, we had the first sale in our history. Over a week, artists dictated discounts on their work which resulted in the third best month for sales in Grant Berg Gallery history. Thanks to the generous support from the community, we successfully generated critical income for both artists and the gallery at a time when we were down substantially.

Due to this success, we are offering ta sale once again from May 11 to 16, 2021.

Come in to the gallery to discover what’s in store and if you’re captivated by a piece, I will reveal any discounts currently on offer by the artist. This approach of not listing prices, maintains the integrity that you are buying art and not a price so you can make a connection with the work that matters to you. 

The savings offered are between 10 and 40% on paintings and sculptures and does not include new arrivals.

For everyone’s protection and AHS guidelines, we continue to limit traffic in the gallery but the doors remain open.
Hours
Tuesday – Friday
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
 Saturday
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
After hours appointments also available by contacting the gallery.
Introduction to cryptocurrencies
Thursday, May 20, 2021 | 2 PM - 3 PM | WEBINAR

In this introductory talk, participants will get to learn about the genesis of Bitcoin and the reasons behind its meteoric growth. The goal of this presentation is to establish key foundational understanding of the digital asset ecosystem.
Speaker: Q Rasi, ATB Financial 


Legal 101: Corporate, intellectual property and employment basics for startups
Thursday, May 27, 2021 | 2 PM - 3 PM | WEBINAR

When running a business there are key partners that can help you along the way. Legal expertise is often required to ensure successful sustainability and growth for business. 

In this session Winta Asfaw, a Senior Associate from Dentons Canada LLP, will cover a broad range of topics that are relevant for entrepreneurs at all stages of their business including:

  • Corporate Ownership, Founder Issues & Agreements
  • Intellectual Property Considerations
  • Employee, Employer Rights & Responsibilities
  • Key Contract Considerations 

Engaging a lawyer early on can mean avoiding legal risks and safeguarding the success and future growth of your business.
Speaker: Winta Asfaw, Dentons Canada LLP


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Chat with our small business experts and get some valuable advice along the way.

The Cash and Camping Lottery’s Summer Sizzler Early Bird Package will turn your location into a staycation!

Create your own outdoor paradise with this Early Bird package valued at over $10,000!

  • New Founders legacy Pellet grill complete with accessories, rubs, sauces and pellets
  • Blackman’s Butcher Shop Gift Card ($1000)
  • Canadian Tire Gift Card ($4000)
  • Kakwa Stone & Landscaping Gift Card ($2000)

Plus you’ll be entered to win RV’s, ATV’s, boats, cash and more!
Add on your Summer Cash 50/50 tickets for a shot at winning up to $175,000!

Don’t forget your 10 days of Summer tickets. 10 days. 20 winners. $68,000 in prizes!

See the prizes and get your tickets at www.cashandcamping.com or visit the prize building in the former Hansen Ford Building (10101 112 Street)
Early Bird Ticket Cut-off is May 30th
Current Trends in Content Marketing

Staying on top of trends in content marketing is crucial for companies to remain relevant and engage their audience. At William Joseph, we are constantly researching and discussing the latest trends in content and how we can help our clients utilize those avenues to achieve success. Trends are extremely timely, so it is important for your business to be aware of what content is most popular and jump on the bandwagon – that is, if your audience has already jumped on.
 
Currently, the rise of rich media is prominent for 2021 and is a key factor for engagement, especially for mobile devices. But what exactly is rich media and how can you maximize its potential?
 
Stackable rings are all the rage and Curry's Jewellers has a amazing selection in stock
 
All the rings are made in Canada by Canadians.
 
Available in white yellow and rose gold.
 
Stop in today and take a look!

Curry's Jewellers
10019 - 100 Avenue
Grande Prairie City Centre
Website: www.grandeprairiechamber.com
Email info@gpchamber.com | Phone 780-532-5340 | Fax 780-532-2926