Something BIG is Coming... 🚨

Next week, we’re flipping the page on how we connect with YOU—our business community.

Sneak peak at Chamber Connection — our brand-new digital magazine-style newsletter built to inform, engage, and spotlight our incredible members like never before.

✅ New look

✅ New sections

✅ More opportunities to promote your business

✅ More ways to connect with your Chamber

Get ready for fresh features, exclusive member content, and interactive opportunities designed to elevate your voice in the region.

More info dropping over the next few days — so keep your eyes peeled and your inbox ready.

Ribbon Cutting - Stringam Law

Thursday, May 15, 2025 (4:30 PM)

Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Stringam Law to celebrate the Grand Opening of their new office space! The full event will include refreshments, networking, and tours from 4:00-6:00 PM, with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony taking place at 4:30 PM.

To learn more about Stringam Law, visit: https://stringam.ca/location/grande-prairie/

STRINGAM RIBBON CUTTING REGISTRATION

Business After 5 Mixer - Chrenek Dion & Associates of RBC Dominion Securities

Thursday, May 29, 2025 (5:00 - 7:00 PM)

The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce welcomes our members and invited guests to a Business After 5 Mixer hosted by Chrenek Dion & Associates of RBC Dominion Securities. Join us for an evening of networking, appetizers, refreshments and door prizes as well as finding out more about the host. You may also visit their website https://ca.rbcwealthmanagement.com/web/chrenekdion.group/

No cost to attend but registration is appreciated for capacity and catering purposes. If you are not currently a Chamber member but would like to attend one of our Business Mixers, please call the office at (780) 532-5340 or email info@gpchamber.com.

MAY BUSINESS AFTER 5 MIXER REGISTRATION

WE ARE HIRING!

The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting local businesses, fostering economic development, and cultivating a vibrant, welcoming environment for businesses, political stakeholders, and the broader regional community.

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Administration and Events Coordinator to join our dynamic team.

POSITION SUMMARY

This key role provides administrative and event coordination support across the Chamber's sales and events departments. The successful candidate will contribute to improving the regional business environment and strengthening community engagement. This position is ideal for a highly organized individual with strong communication skills and a passion for business development and community involvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Support & Community Involvement

• Provide administrative supports to the sales team

• Assist local businesses with marketing initiatives and best practices for operational improvements

• Foster collaborative relationships with business owners, property owners, and community stakeholders

Event Coordination

• Organize and execute workshops, events, and promotional activities that enhance community and business engagement

• Coordinate logistics, communications, and post-event follow-ups as needed

Administrative Duties

• Maintain documentation, prepare reports, and support internal project tracking using project management tools

• Contribute to the implementation of marketing strategies, including social media and digital campaigns

Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management software is an asset

• Understanding of marketing principles and social media platforms

• Familiarity with local government processes is also considered an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, based on experience

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• A collaborative and supportive work environment

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining a respected organization that makes a tangible impact in the community, please submit your cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to:

wendy@gpchamber.com

The deadline for applications is Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

To learn more about the organization, visit https://grandeprairiechamber.com

The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Workshop Your Business - Click to Convert: Boost SEO and Drive Online Sales

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 (1:30 - 3:30 PM)

Take Your Business to the Next Level!

Join us for the Workshop Your Business Series—focused, hands-on sessions designed to tackle real business challenges and deliver practical solutions. Each session is presented by local Chamber Member experts.

What’s in Store?

Unlock the secrets to improving your online presence. This workshop will focus on SEO fundamentals, online sales strategies, and how to get found by your audience. More details to come.

Limited spots available—secure yours today!

A huge thank you to our 2025 Chamber Champions for making this series possible:

Massage Therapy Collective

RIVR Solutions Ltd

Nitrogen Technologies of Canada

Two Twelve Consulting

Empire Oilfield Solutions

Mr. Mikes Steakhouse

REGISTRATION OVER HALF FULL!

2025 Chamber Golf Scramble presented by Pomeroy Lodging

Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Location: Grande Prairie Golf & Country Club

Join us for our 2025 Chamber Golf Scramble presented by Pomeroy Lodging!

Exclusive Member event - Chamber Members and invited guests only.

Your registration Includes:

18 Holes of Golf with Cart
Texas Scramble - a format for ANY skill level!
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Prizes, Fun and Laughs

Cost: $185 + GST per Player

Date: August 21, 2025

Location: Grande Prairie Golf & Country Club

Registration starts at 8:00 AM, shot gun start at 10:00 AM

Support Our Prize Table!

We’re inviting our members to contribute to our Chamber Golf Scramble prize table! Gift cards make for easy, flexible team prizes (ideal: 4 per team, valued at $25–$50 each), but we also welcome promotional items, swag, or anything fun you'd like to contribute.

To donate, fill out our quick form here: PRIZE FORM

Drop-off or pickup details will be arranged after submission.

Want to showcase your business on the course?

Sponsorship opportunities are NEARLY SOLD OUT! To learn more, reach out to Leah at the Chamber office by phone at 780-532-5340

or email leah@gpchamber.com

We’ll see you on the course!

GOLFER REGISTRATION FOR CHAMBER SCRAMBLE PRESENTED BY POMEROY LODGING

Save the Date – Peace Region Energy Show 2026

Grande Prairie, Alberta | May 13-14, 2026 | Evergreen Park

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Peace Region Energy Show—where industry meets innovation in Northern Alberta.

This premier event brings together energy producers, service & supply companies, government, and innovators for two days of connection, conversation, and commerce.

Whether you're in oil & gas, renewable, tech, or support services—this is the show to mark on your calendar.

✅ Network with industry leaders

✅ Explore cutting-edge products and services

✅ Discover what’s next in energy

More details and booth information coming soon—stay tuned!

https://worknwalberta.ca

SAVE THE DATE!

WORK NW ALBERTA Industry/Talent Insights Luncheon

June 5, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Centre 2000, Grande Prairie

Join WORK NW ALBERTA for an exclusive luncheon and presentation by

DELOITTE, unveiling key research on:

• In-demand industries and vocations in the Grande Prairie–Greenview

corridor

• Workforce trends, salary and wage projections

• Strategic insights to support your hiring and workforce planning

Presented by: WORK NW ALBERTA — a partnership of the City of Grande

Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, Municipal District of Greenview, Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce and Northwestern Polytechnic — committed to supporting regional talent attraction and workforce sustainability.

Mark your calendar to RSVP by May 26 as space is limited.

Full invitation to follow! info@worknwalberta.ca

Help the Northern Alberta Medical Program with recruiting their next Administrative position.

This University of Alberta Administrative position is responsible for NAMP Teacher Support and Student Research and will be located in Grande Prairie at the Northwestern Polytechnic Health Education Centre. It is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to be part of the new University of Alberta's Northern Alberta Medical Program.

To view the full posting or to apply please visit: https://apps.ualberta.ca/careers/admin/posting/2236

The City of Grande Prairie is inviting proposals for the purchase and development of two municipally owned land parcels. These sites offer a strategic opportunity to support commercial development and contribute to our city's economic growth.

We encourage Chamber members and local developers to explore this opportunity to invest in Grande Prairie’s future. The land sale package includes detailed parcel information and submission guidelines.

For any inquiries, please contact the City of Grande Prairie Procurement department with the subject line “Land Sale Application” at procurement@cityofgp.com

VIEW YORK / GERMAIN LAND SALE DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE

City of Grande Prairie launches free FireSmart™ Home Assessment Program

The City of Grande Prairie is launching a free FireSmart™ Home Assessment Program, funded by a grant from the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) for 200 homes from May to October, 2025. The program aims to help residents reduce the risk of wildfire damage to their properties and enhance community resilience.

Residents can request a free FireSmart™ Advanced Home Assessment with a certified Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) specialist who will visit their property and provide a customized report with recommendations on how to improve their home’s wildfire readiness. The assessment focuses on the home ignition zone (within 30 metres), where most wildfires start.

The HIZ specialist will also share tips and resources on how to implement FireSmart™ best practices, such as clearing combustible materials, creating defensible space and choosing fire-resistant landscaping and building materials.

The program targets specific neighbourhoods in Grande Prairie that border onto public wildland urban interface areas, including:

Mission Heights;
Coachman Village;
Southview;
Bear Creek;
Country Club West; and
Grande Banks.

Residents in other neighbourhoods can still submit a request for a home assessment, which are scheduled in based on availability.

Register for a free FireSmart™ Home Assessment by visiting cityofgp.com/firesmart or contacting AccessGP at info@cityofgp.com or calling 311. For more information about the FireSmart™ program and resources, visit firesmartcanada.ca.

Disasters don’t send warnings. Is your business ready?

From wildfires to cyberattacks, rural businesses face unique risks.

Use the free Ready Rating™ tool to get ahead of emergencies—before they happen.

Protect your business!

https://www.abchamber.ca/business-resiliency/

#abchambers #abbiz #EmergencyPreparedness #ReadyRating

Congratulations to the 2025 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction Finalists!

Their hard work, dedication, and innovation have earned them this recognition including:

The Work Place (Grande Prairie)

Big Rig (Grande Prairie)

Grant Berg Gallery (Grande Prairie)

Don't Be Chy Boutique (Sexsmith)

KOOLIOS (Grande Prairie)

Celebrate the remarkable achievements of Alberta’s business community at the prestigious Alberta Business Awards of Distinction Gala 2025! On June 19th, join us at the Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre for an evening filled with glitz, glamour, and unforgettable experiences.

2025 ABAD Finalists

Reducing Interprovincial Trade Barriers

The Government of Alberta is working to reduce barriers to internal trade and open new opportunities for businesses across Canada. Recent efforts include the removal of Alberta’s party-specific exceptions under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), improving access in areas such as government procurement, Crown land acquisition, liquor, energy, and forest products. If your business is experiencing challenges operating in Alberta or other provinces, the government wants to hear from you.

Share your input

NorQuest WIL Symposium: June 10, 2025

The ACC is proud to partner with NorQuest College, AB WIL Practitioners, and CEWIL Canada for the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Symposium on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Edmonton. Focused on “Connecting WIL Excellence to Industry Readiness,” the event will bring together post-secondary leaders and industry to explore innovative WIL approaches and strengthen Alberta’s future workforce.

Share Your Story: Be Part of Our 100th Anniversary Celebration!

This November, we’re celebrating 100 years of championing Canadian business success — and we want your story to be part of it.

Share how your business or chamber collaboration has helped build a stronger, more vibrant community. Stories and images may be featured in our anniversary campaign, including on our website, social media and more.

Let’s celebrate this milestone together!

Share your stories by June 13.

Submit Here

Learn How to Cultivate Work-Life Balance as an Entrepreneur

Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of running a business? Join us on May 15 at 11:00 AM for a free webinar with Sonya Sehgal, Registered Psychologist and Yoga Teacher. Explore how stress affects entrepreneurs and learn practical, effective ways to manage it—plus enjoy a bonus guided chair yoga session to help you reset and recharge. Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your business journey, this session will help you build balance and avoid burnout.

Discover How to Master SEO Basics and Rank Higher

Want to rank higher on Google? Join us on May 22 at 11:00 AM for a free webinar, Search Engine Optimization 101: The Basics to Help You Rank Higher, with Ryan Blais and Meghan Jobson from Nine10. Learn the fundamentals of SEO—from choosing the right keywords to optimizing your content and boosting your website’s visibility. Whether you’re launching a new site or improving an existing one, this session will give you the tools to get found online

MORE RESOURCES

What’s next? Business strategies to overcome uncertainty

May 28, 2025 | 12:00 PM (ET)

Are you worried about the economic fallout of tariffs on your business? Do you wonder how trade uncertainty could impact the Canadian economy and your company?

To help you find answers, join BDC’s Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux, and a panel of experts that will share concrete actions you can take to strengthen, stabilize and grow your business—depending on your circumstances and opportunities.

Get up-to-the-minute insights and advice to navigate our rapidly changing economic landscape.

Why attend?

Hear from BDC’s Chief Economist to get up-to-date economic information and understand how changing global trade patterns could impact your business and the Canadian economy.
Discover concrete advice to help your business sustain, stabilize and expand.
Learn from experts who have helped countless entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses successfully.

May 28, 2025 | 12:00 PM (ET)

I’m interested

Can't attend live? Register to receive the recording and tools following the event.

Alberta Venture Finance Education Series: Angel Investing

ClassRebel invites you to register for the Alberta Venture Finance Education Series: Angel Investing course - Live via Zoom.

June 9 - 12, 2025. 7:00 - 9:00 PM MT (daily)

**This education series is free to residents of Alberta only at this time.

Thank you,

The ClassRebel Team

Questions? Email hello@classrebel.com

About ClassRebel's Angel Investing course

Our goal is to get you so well-versed and comfortable with the language and mechanics of angel investing, that you can confidently approach any early stage founder whose company you really believe in, and secure yourself an investment that could change your life, no matter how small your cheque.

Review the Main Course outline here – note this course will have Alberta-specific materials.

Have your say on Upper Smoky land use

Albertans are invited to provide input on the draft Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan and regulatory details for Alberta.

Located in west-central Alberta, the Upper Smoky covers more than 13,000 square kilometres south of Grande Prairie. It contains rolling hills, mountains, forests and glacial valleys, with a wide range of wildlife calling it home. Every day, the area is used for many activities, including energy, forestry, recreation and traditional Indigenous land use. Land-use planning will help direct what activities take place in the future across this unique area.

Alberta’s government has developed a draft sub-regional plan, along with associated regulatory details, based on discussions with residents, Indigenous communities, local governments, industry and others. All Albertans are invited to have their say and help determine how land in the Upper Smoky should be used.

Sub-regional plans help provide opportunities for Albertans to work and play, improve the overall landscape and enable Indigenous traditional land uses. Part of the Upper Smoky plan includes work to restore caribou habitat, which is a specialized activity that helps create local jobs. The draft plan also identifies conservation areas and potential direction for forestry, grazing, recreation, energy development, tourism and many other activities.

The plan is not final, and the content proposed in the draft materials is designed to help generate input and detailed feedback from those most impacted. Public engagement runs until June 25 and can be completed online.

The input from Albertans will be used to finalize the plan and ultimately, support economic growth, environmental stewardship and strong communities in the Upper Smoky sub-region.

Alberta’s government will continue working with Indigenous communities and organizations, local governments, industry and others as the Upper Smoky sub-regional plan is finalized and then implemented.

Quick facts

The Upper Smoky sub-region is located south of Grande Prairie and encompasses Grande Cache, Kakwa Wildland Park and about half of Willmore Wilderness Park. It is adjacent to Jasper National Park and covers 13,216 square kilometres.
The draft sub-regional plan and associated regulatory details are not final, and they are designed to help generate input from across the province.
The Upper Smoky sub-regional plan is the third of 11 plans covering 15 caribou ranges being developed in Alberta.
Significant progress has been made toward caribou habitat restoration in west-central Alberta, particularly in the Little Smoky and A La Peche caribou ranges, where more than 2,600 kilometres of seismic lines have been treated and assessed since 2020, and 1.8 million trees have been planted.
The sub-region contains natural resources including timber, petroleum and natural gas, coal, metallic and industrial minerals, sand and gravel, and livestock grazing forages.
Approximately $21.2 billion of Alberta’s gross domestic product (GDP) was derived from this sub-region in 2020, which is about 6 per cent of the province’s GDP.

Related information

Upcoming live webinars on employment standards

Employment standards legislation sets out the rights and obligations of employers and employees in Alberta. These include the minimum standards that employers must provide to their employees.

Employment Standards webinars (including live Q&A) are scheduled for the following topics:

Employment Standards in Alberta - Vacation Pay and General Holiday Pay (May 20 at 1:30 PM)
Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office – TFW and Employer Rights and Responsibilities (May 28 at 1:30 PM)
Overview of Employment Standards in Alberta (May 29 at 1:30 PM)

For more information, or to register for one of the sessions, visit alberta.ca/employment-standards-webinars. To request a presentation for your company or organization, please email EOP.Presentations@gov.ab.ca.

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