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This WEEKLY email highlights our member businesses!
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We have 9 holes open now.
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Why would you follow you?
Thursday, April 22, 2021 | 2 PM | WEBINAR
Are effective leaders born, or made? Have you ever felt pressure to live up to your mentor’s shadow, or insecure because of what you don’t know as a leader? Whether you are an entrepreneur leading a growing business and now have to make your first hires, or a seasoned business professional with many direct reports, this informative session will help you hone in on your unique value as a leader, and how and why you are worth following. Just like there’s more than one way to grow a business, there are many ways to become a leader worth following. Why would you follow you?
We're here to help.
Chat with our small business experts and get some valuable advice along the way.
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Your Culture is Your Brand: Building a Strong Culture
(part 1)
By seeking to hone and harness your culture, you are in effect engineering the experience all stakeholders have with your organization. You are defining how you will work, collaborate, communicate, overcome challenges, learn, and grow. A strong strategy is not enough on its own; if you are working to create a winning organization, your strategy will define the direction, but your culture will determine how successfully it is executed.
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BBQing is the one thing we know will carry on this summer. And if everyone is outside grilling they might as well be looking at your logo and we have some great ideas for you.
As an added bonus, anyone ordering any BBQ items this month over $500 will receive a $50 gift card for Blackman’s to help your grilling out.
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PATIO DINING OPEN!
Indoor dining is currently closed due to AHS COVID restrictions, but we've got the BIGGEST deck in Grande Prairie, and we would like to invite you and your family to come enjoy our hospitality on the patio.
7 days a week, from 11 AM to 7 PM
We are following all AHS COVID protocols, and appreciate your cooperation as our staff strives to maintain the safest possible environment for everyone!
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The snow has been melting, and the temperatures have been improving!
We are hoping to open the Driving Range this weekend!
More information will be available on booking a stall closer to the weekend.
With the current construction on the Driving Range, we will be using Holes #1 and #10 as the Driving Range for the beginning of the season.
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Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management Program Description:
Our program focuses on employment skills training and prepares participants to seek, gain and maintain employment in the rapidly growing Supply chain sector in roles including but not limited to: Materials Coordinator, Warehouse Receiver, Shipping, Clerk, Warehouse Person/Technician, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Purchaser, and Inventory Clerk. The Ballad FSCM program is 20 weeks in length and focuses on three technical modules including: Procurement, Inventory Management, Warehouse. Each successful participant will have the opportunity to obtain a certification in logistics, transportation and distribution.
Work Experience Placement Information:
The work experience placement portion of our program provides Ballad participants with an opportunity to showcase the competencies and skills that they have attained through FSCM training. We partner with employers who are willing to provide hands-on experience that further enhances our participants' technological portfolio as they seek permanent employment within the Supply Chain sectors. Work experience placements are unpaid and approximately eight weeks in length. Our participants are provided with WCB coverage through the Alberta Labour deeming order, and they are funded through their participation in the Ballad FSCM program. We are seeking a placement commencing the week of June 28, 2021.
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What is the Dignity Drive all about?
The four Rotary Clubs and Rotaract club in Grande Prairie have teamed together to collect new/unused underwear and socks for homeless and street-involved people, as well as others who would benefit by having these items.
Why underwear and socks?
Access to clean underwear and socks is essential for one’s comfort, health, and hygiene. Wearing clean underwear and socks also contributes significantly to one’s sense of value and dignity as well as one’s confidence and motivation to aspire. This fact applies to all people but is especially applicable for individuals who are attempting to transition out of homelessness and away from street-related activities. Underwear and socks are the most needed staple clothing but are the least donated items to centers that shelter and serve homeless and street-involved individuals.
When is the Dignity Drive held?
Due to the high and ever pressing need of these items, the campaign is held in the Fall during the month of October and in the Spring during the month of April.
Which agencies in Grande Prairie will distribute the donations?
The agencies who will distribute the items are: The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre, Canadian Mental Health Association-Alberta Northwest Region, Northreach Centre, Saint Lawrence Centre, and Rotary House.
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The Swan City Rotary Club is proud to announce the annual Cash and Camping Lottery is BACK! 3 ways to WIN BIG! Proceeds support 10 non-profit groups.
NEW – YOU CHOOSE YOUR GRANDE PRIZE! Winner’s choice of Summer Home Package with a lake front lot at Snipe Lake RV Resort, 2021 Jayflight 40LOFT Park model, 16’ Tracker Pro Guide Boat and $5000 cash OR Take it on the Road Package with a 2021 Jayco Melbourne 24’ Motorhome with a 16’ Tracker Pro Guide Boat.
Tickets purchased by April 18th will be entered into the $5000 Bonus Cash Draw as well as 3 x Early Bird Draws each valued at $10,000+ For more info or to buy tickets visit www.cashandcamping.com
NEW PRIZE BUILDING LOCATION – Opening April 8th in the former Hansen Ford Building (10101 112 Street)
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Grande Prairie Region Destination Properties
Spring Promotion
Check out our hotels for a chance to win!
Encore Inn & Suites, Sandman Hotel, Service Plus Inn
Grand Prize is $5,000 2nd Prize is $3,000 and 3rd Prize is $2,000
Contest closes April 30, 2021
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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK CELEBRATION
APRIL 18 TO 24, 2021
National Volunteer Week is celebrated every year to recognize and thank volunteers for the time and energy they contribute to causes that benefit our community. National Volunteer Week is also an opportunity to promote the benefits of volunteering to individuals and society.
The Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau (GPVSB) is partnering with the City of Grande Prairie to celebrate National Volunteer Week. This year’s theme is “The Value of One. The Power of Many.” We invite individuals, groups, organizations, not-for-profits and charities to join us virtually throughout the week on social media to celebrate the vibrancy and impact of volunteerism in our community and across the region.
This year’s celebration will feature various online activities that include ‘Volunteer Shout Outs’ from the community, volunteer interviews, a special GPVSB National Volunteer Week Newsletter covering the week, a scavenger hunt in collaboration with Grande Prairie Regional Tourism and much more.
The National Volunteer Week scavenger hunt will start on April 18 and end at midnight on April 24, with great prizes to be won. More details on the scavenger hunt will be available closer to National Volunteer Week at https://www.cityofgp.com/events.
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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
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Website: www.grandeprairiechamber.com
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Email info@gpchamber.com | Phone 780-532-5340 | Fax 780-532-2926
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