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COVID-19 RAPID TESTING KITS FOR BUSINESSES
The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Chambers of Commerce to provide complimentary COVID-19 rapid testing kits to small and medium-sized businesses. By frequently testing employees, businesses can stop outbreaks before they happen, keeping employees and customers safe.
* A Chamber membership is NOT required.
Rapid testing kits will be available for pick up only at our office in Centre 2000, located at 11330 106 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7X9, Unit 127.
Designated pick-up times are between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday to Friday (excluding holidays), where businesses can send one representative to collect their rapid testing kits during those select hours.
For further information including current availability of kits,
The following documents provide an overview of the Rapid Testing Program and the requirements organizations must follow for a screening program:
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Chamber Community Pulse Series
The Grande Prairie area has a robust and diverse economy. The Community Pulse series is designed to provide updates and insights from a variety of the industries, sectors, and organizations that make up the fabric of our unique and incredible community.
The series will resume in September with presentations from the County of Grande Prairie, Municipal District of Greenview, and more.
To view our session with the Interim President and CEO of Grande Prairie Regional College, Dr. Glenn Feltham who discussed GPRC’s historic polytechnic announcement and how the institution’s evolution will deliver benefits for students, communities and the broader region, please CLICK HERE.
THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING PARTNERS: City of Grande Prairie Economic Development, County of Grande Prairie Economic Development, Grande Prairie Regional Innovation Network and TC Energy; AND OUR SUPPORTING PARTNERS: Chambers Plan represented by local broker HUB International, Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region, GetintheLoop Grande Prairie and the Municipal District of Greenview.
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CPP Investments – A global powerhouse, working on behalf of Albertans
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) plays a critical role in the lifetime retirement security of more than 2.8 million Albertans. It is also a major investor in some of the province’s largest companies and major projects, with over $10.2 billion invested in Alberta.
To view our discussion with Jeffrey Hodgson, Director, Global Stakeholder Affairs on what’s ahead for the pension fund investment manager and its role in supporting Alberta’s economy, including the evolution of key sectors like energy and technology, please CLICK HERE.
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The 2021 Chamber Member Golf Classic presented by HUB International is set for Tuesday, August 17 at the Dunes Golf & Winter Club. Registration and sponsorship applications are available by CLICKING HERE or by contacting our office by phone at 780-532-5340 or emailing [email protected]. |
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Contact our office for more information on the Partnership Plan:
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For the June Economic Development Update and Statistics from the City of Grande Prairie, please CLICK HERE. |
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City Council Approves New Development Incentives and Grants to Grow Investment in Grande Prairie
City Council approved a new economic development program called the Development Incentives and Grants Program designed to provide a long-term benefit to the community by creating economic stimulus and support investment in Grande Prairie.
The program consists of three incentives and two grants that support strategic investment in industrial, commercial, and residential areas. The program will also expand the tax base over 10 years.
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County of Grande Prairie Launches Business Priorities Survey
The County of Grande Prairie has launched the third phase of the Business Retention & Expansion (BR + E) survey, a follow-up to earlier phases completed in 2018 and 2019. The survey aims to help the County gain a better understanding of the ongoing future plans and needs of local businesses. It will also offer insight into how business owners and managers view the community as a place to do business.
Survey results will be used to plan future economic development activities focused on the top priorities of local businesses. The survey is random and runs to July 16. The County encourages businesses to participate in the survey, which takes about 15 minutes to complete.
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ACC welcomes federal shop local funding
"Today's announcement is good news for our local business operators, our communities, and our province as a whole," says ACC President and CEO Ken Kobly. "As Alberta prepares to head into Stage 3 reopening, this investment is ideally timed to help gear up our local economies."
Watch for an announcement from our Chamber soon regarding Shop Local funding projects.
Minister Ng announces Shop Local investment benefiting Canada’s small businesses
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced the launch of Shop Local, a Canada-wide investment of $33 million to encourage Canadians to shop locally.
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More Albertans to receive $1,200 Critical Worker Benefit
76,500 more workers, including those in social services and the privates sector, will receive a one-time payment to recognize the risks they have taken to support Albertans and the economy.
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Alberta 2030: Expanding apprenticeship education
Alberta’s government is inviting post-secondary institutions and industry groups to collaborate and submit proposals for new certificate and diploma programs that provide a majority of education through paid on-the-job mentorship.
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Rewarding investment and driving recovery
Alberta is adopting the capital cost allowance changes announced in the 2021 federal budget to encourage investment and support Alberta’s economic recovery.
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Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Report released
A report on Alberta’s helicopter emergency medical services looks at existing services, gaps in coverage, best practices and procedures, and funding models.
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More provincial support for the live events sector
The Government of Alberta is investing $13 million in the Stabilize Program to help non-profit arts and culture organizations recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Government of Canada launches $500 million Canada Community Revitalization Fund to drive post-COVID-19 recovery
The Government of Canada announced that eligible applicants may now submit an application. Applicants that have projects ready to proceed are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by July 23, 2021.
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Government of Canada launches online calculator to help businesses apply for the new Canada Recovery Hiring Program
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, launched an online calculator to help eligible employers prepare their Canada Recovery Hiring Program applications. This calculator integrates the newly announced CRHP with the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), automatically showing applicants which subsidy will provide them with more support, based on the information they enter.
Eligible employers will be able to apply for the CRHP as of July 7, 2021, when the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will open applications through My Business Account and Represent a Client. The CRA will begin to issue CRHP payments to eligible employers during the week of July 12, 2021.
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Regulatory Roadmaps – the path to a better regulatory system for businesses and all Canadians
The Government of Canada shared the Roadmaps resulting from the second round of Regulatory Reviews on clean technology, digitalization and technology neutral regulations, and international standards.
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Investing in Alberta agriculture
Alberta’s government streamlined its Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) grant process to make it easier for producers and food manufacturers to access funds.
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Program to help farmers and agri-businesses develop and adopt clean technologies open to applicants
The Government of Canada announced that the new $165.7-million Agricultural Clean Technology Program is now open to applicants.
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Government of Canada renews the Indigenous Community Business Fund through Budget 2021
The Government of Canada announced $117 million to renew the Indigenous Community Business Fund (ICBF). The ICBF provides non-repayable financial contributions to Indigenous microbusinesses and community- or collectively owned businesses across the country that do not qualify for other existing business supports.
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Webinar recording: A Guide to Vaccine Policies in the Workplace
As many industries plan for a return to in-person work, “vaccinations and the workplace” is a pressing topic facing leadership teams across the country. In this webinar, explore this topic with panelists including Labour and Employment Lawyer and Partner at TDS Law, Scott Hoeppner, Partner, Executive Search & Strategic Development at Legacy Bowes, Lisa Cefali and moderator Lauren McNabb, Host of CJOB 680 Morning Show, ‘The Start’.
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COVID’s Impacts on the Events Sector
July 7 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET | Virtual
The events sector is expected to be one of the last sectors to reopen and recover, and the ongoing impacts are being felt not only in the events sector but also in other sectors that work very closely alongside this sector. With uncertainty around when professional and personal events can return, and what capacity limits will be, businesses will continue to grapple with challenges over the summer, fall and beyond.
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Understanding the Retail Landscape and Opportunities in China with Alibaba Group’s Cross-Border B2C Platform: Tmall Global
July 8 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET | Virtual
Join this Canadian Chamber of Commerce event to understand the retail landscape and opportunities in China, and how to enter and succeed in the market through China’s largest B2C cross-border e-commerce platform, Tmall Global.
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2021: A Year of Economic Recovery, with RBC
July 13 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET | Virtual
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is hosting an important economic update with Dawn Desjardins, Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist at RBC. Attendance is free for Canadian businesses.
Growing vaccination rates have allowed countries to reopen. Consumer and business confidence has improved, teeing up economic growth to accelerate in the second half of the year. Moderated by Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Policy, Trevin Stratton, we will discuss:
- Inflation: picked up in the spring and the key question for the Bank of Canada is whether this will prove temporary or have more staying power.
- Labour market conditions: are much improved but challenges remain for those hardest hit by the pandemic.
- U.S. economy is on a strong recovery path: what will this mean for Canadian exports and business investments?
- What’s the outlook for interest rates and the Canadian dollar over the next 18 months?
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