The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome our members and invited guests to an upcomingBusinessAfter5MixerhostedbytheTownofSexsmith.
Thisafter-hoursnetworkingeventistheperfectopportunitytoconnectwithfellowbusinessprofessionalsinarelaxed and welcoming environment. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, refreshments, and a chance to win some great door prizes—allwhileexperiencingtheuniquesettingofthehistoricgrainelevatorindowntownSexsmith.
Alberta Called: A New Campaign to Attract Skilled Talent to NW Alberta
WORK NW Alberta—a partnership between the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce, City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, MD of Greenview, and Northwestern Polytechnic—has launched a boldnewregionaltalentattractioncampaign:ALBERTACALLED.
Building on the momentum of the Government of Alberta’s award-winning Alberta is Calling initiative, this campaign speaks directly to job seekers in Alberta, BC, and Ontario, encouraging them to consider a move whereopportunitymeetsqualityoflifeinnorthwesternAlberta.
TheGrandePrairie–Greenviewregionoffersmorethanjustjobs.Itoffersstability,community,affordability,and access to outdoor adventure, cultural events, and modern services—making it an ideal place to build a career andalife.
Planning is now taking place and sponsorship opportunities are available for our events and awards. Please contact our office by phoneat780-532-5340oremailinfo@gpchamber.com
Alberta’s government is excited to announce the new CanadaAlberta Productivity Grant. This program will effectively replace the previous Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) program. The CAPG program aligns with Alberta’s efforts to increase productivityandhelpemployersinvestinskillstrainingthatboosts productivity.
Employers can use the program to help their business increase efficiencyandstimulateinnovation,whileequippingAlbertanswith the skills needed to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving economy.
Visit https://www.alberta.ca/canada-alberta-productivity-grant for moreinformationontheprogram,eligibilityandhowtoregisterfor online information sessions. Additional questions can be directed tojobgrant@gov.ab.ca
Think competition law doesn’t apply to your small business? Think again! Whether you’re selling handmade candles or managingagrowingonlinebrand,understandingtherulesoffair competitioncanhelpyoubuildastronger,moretrustedbusiness.
Join experts from the Competition Bureau for an engaging and informativesession.
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The Canadian Small Business’s Guide to Getting Found on Google
ButSEOisn’tabouttrickingthesystem.It’sabouthelpingsearch engines understand what your business is about—and making sure you’re the one showing up when your ideal customer is looking
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Government Contracts 101: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Did you know that the Government of Canada buys billions of dollarsworthofgoodsandserviceseachyear?Thinktheyonlybuy frombigcompanies?Youmightbesurprisedtolearnthatmanyof thesecontractsareawardedtosmallbusinessesacrossCanada.
This webinar will help you explore whether selling to the GovernmentofCanadaistherightopportunityforyourbusiness.
Conveniently located off Highway 2, our West Western Plus West Edmonton hotel is just 3min from West Edmonton Mall and just minutes from local attraction. With comfortable and convenient amenities, our hotel is the perfect choice for business and leisure travellersalike.
10% off office furniture assembled or unassembled in our Grande PrairieShowroomorPeaceRiverStore
10% off unassembled furniture off our website, delivered to our ShowroominGP
Custom plans for stationary, office supply and janitorial. They can look at our website for options. For up to 20 of their most used SKU’s, we setup an account for them and offer the best price possible on those 20 items then full price after that. Great for schoolsaswell.
Please email gpsales@kitofficeplus.com or use in store/showroomcustomplanmustbeanemailtooksanam@kitofficeplus.com
Chamber Member Shout-out
Artistic-IshPaintandProjects
BeyondtheLensPhotography
AwokeWild
WilliamVavrekPhotography
TJProlineEnterprisesLtd
SahdevRealityGroupwithRemax
GrandePrairie
GrandePrairieFilipinoBasketballLeague
HiddenJemDaySpa
CoreBalance&LaserInc
OKTire-NorthGrandePrairie
SSSSImmigrationServicesLtd
GrainsBreadBakeryCafe
TheMarketplace
CrumbsCafeandPizzeria
PriyaNathanMortgages
ATSTraffic
CloverContentCompany
Dr.Phone
“Behind every strong community is a network of resilient, passionate local businesses..”
EZ BRYz Bookeeping & Tax Servies
Joined:June11,2025
We're excited to welcome Bryanna MacKinnon and EZ BRYz to our Chamber network! Looking forward to seeing this business grow in our community
CampTamarackis embarking on a robust fundraising campaign that will guarantee the continued operation andsafety of our facility and secure a sustainable financial foundation for on-going camp operations. Thank you to the following supportive companies and individuals that have made donations recently. Donations received before Aug 31, 2025 will be matched up to 50% by Rogers Birdies for Kids by Altalink.
2025 - MAJOR SUPPORTERS
Canadian Natural Visa Rentals & Leasing County of Grande Prairie #1
Rogers Birdies for Kids
Weyerhaeuser
MD of Greenview
2025 - 500 CLUB & ONGOING SUPPORTERS
RE/Max Grande Prairie Assoc.
Freedom Machine Corp.
Mason White Northern Doors (Western) Ltd. Gord & Margaret Taylor Lynnell Ible Tirecraft Inc. DNI Cleaning
Supply Fletcher Mudryk LLP
Fifty Plus Hockey Club Peter & Susanna Teichrob
2025 – Supporters
Hope, Love,Peace Inc.
Nilfish Canada Company
Weaver Auctions
Donation Options:
WestlandInsurance Group
Nicole Wallace
Stahl Peterbilt Corp.
G P Wheaton Chevrolet
Ken Belke
John Lieverse
Rentco Equipment Ltd.
Daniel Cram Reality
KMSC Law LLP
Rick & Sharon LaGrange
Gail Haakstad
Jumpstart Capistrano Holdings
Margaret Bowes
New Horizon Coop
Dennis Fedeyko
Wapiti Gravel Suppliers
Pro-West Refrigeration
Turk & Marjorie Taylor
Eunice Friesen
David & Shelley Lorenz
Spencer Johnstone/SunLife
Westland Insurance
Fulcrum Group
Your Name Here
Joan Nellis
Trevor LaGrange
Dennis Sandboe Memorial Donation
Your Name Here
Donate on line: Donate - Camp Tamarack
Enclosed is a check payable to: Camp Tamarack Association, Box 1333, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 4Z1
E-transfer info@camptamarack.ca with 5-200-500
Contact: Camp Tamarack Association, info @camp tamarack or mail Box 1333, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 4Z1 Charity number 11882 7823 RR001
Alberta Business Awards of Distinction – Relive the Celebration!
StillridingthehighfromGalanight?Soarewe!
Revisit the unforgettable moments of Alberta’s biggest night in business. Explore our Winners Edition Digital Magazine, relieve the excitement through our photo gallery, and hear directly from the winners in exclusive videointerviews.
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Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit
Alberta’sdelegation,includingACC'sPresident&CEOand chamber representatives, actively shaped discussions on trade, energy, infrastructure, and regional collaboration at thisyear’sPNWERSummit.
GovernmentleadersandMLAsjoinedpanelsandmeetings to advance Alberta’s economic priorities and prepare for hostingthe2026SummitinEdmonton.
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Boosting health care access in rural Alberta
Through two new initiatives, 74 family medicine residents will receive bursaries to practise in rural and remote communities, while 29 clinics will receive grants to hire nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals. This investment supports better access to care across rural Alberta and aligns with ACC's Access to Physicians and Licensed Health Care Professionals Supports Rural EconomicDevelopmentpolicy.
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RuralandRemotePhysicianBursary
Red tape consultations
TheGovernmentofCanadahaslaunchedagovernmentwide Red Tape Review to streamline federal regulations, reduce duplication with provinces, and improve service delivery. Ministers have 60 days to identify outdated or inefficient rules within their portfolios. Alberta businesses are encouraged to share specific regulatory barriers you face.
SubmityourfeedbackbyAugust15,2025
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What the August 1 Deadline for U.S. Trade Deals Could Mean for Canada
The U.S. administration’s deadline for trade deals arrives later this week and will likely will be hugely impactful for Canada and other U.S. trade partners.Sofar,fivecountrieshavestruckdealswiththeU.S.aheadofthe August1deadline:Britain,Vietnam,Indonesia,thePhilippinesandJapan.
Negotiations between Canada and the U.S. have reached an “intense phase,” according to Prime Minister Carney. If a deal comes to pass by August 1, the implications for the existing patchwork of tariffs and tariff threatsthatCanadafacesarenotclear.However,manyareexpectingthat acertaindegreeoftariffswillbeunavoidable.Overtheweekend,President TrumpannouncedthattheU.S.andEuropeanUnionhadagreedtoatrade deal setting a 15% tariff on most goods, which may be reflective of a tariff baseline that the U.S. administration may seek to set with other trade partners.
Our Response to
Competition
Bureau’s Discussion Paper on Algorithmic Pricing
OurrecentsubmissiontotheCompetitionBureauoutlineshowalgorithmic pricing is largely pro-competitive, benefiting both businesses and consumersthroughoptimizedpricingandincreasedmarketefficiency.
We commend the Bureau for undertaking this study to ensure that competitionenforcementkeepspacewithevolvingtechnologies.
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In the Race to Build Infrastructure, We Can’t Forget to Build Trust
Summer construction is a familiar headache for small businesses—blocked sidewalks, loud machinery, and disrupted signage can all take a serious toll on in-store traffic. But just because the road is closed doesn’t mean your business has to be. With a few smart digital strategies, you can keep customers engagedandsalesmoving.
From hyper-local ads to creative promos and easy online tools, this blog breaks down simple, effective ways to stay visible, drive sales, and make construction season work in your favour. No neon vest required.
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5 tips that can help your business succeed this summer and year-round
As summer hearts up⛱, it's a great time to boost your business's online presence. This month, we're diving into essential updates and practical strategies to help you shine, from joining our live, hands-on workshoptomasterkeyGoogleBusinessProfilefeatures,tounderstandinghowhigh-qualityvisualstell your unique story. You'll also learn to secure your profile from hijacking, explore how to stand out with LocalServiceAds,anddiscovertheimpactofLocalGuidesonyouronlinereputation.
