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
Building new economic bridges with Mexico
Premier Danielle Smith will promote Alberta as a secure, reliable partnerinenergy,agricultureandtechnologywhileinMexicoCity Aug.10-13.
This mission will focus on identifying synergies in Alberta and Mexico’s energy and agriculture sectors so the province can leveragenewmarketopportunitiesforAlbertacompanies,attract new investment to our province and lay the groundwork for new dealswithtradepartnersacrossMexico.
Leveraging AI for Market Research as an Entrepreneur
Curious about how to better understand your customers and market?
Thisbeginner-friendlywebinarwillintroduceentrepreneursto practical tools—like AI and Business Link’s free Secondary Market Research service—that can make research faster, easier,andmoreimpactfulforyourbusinessdecisions.
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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Business in My 20s
Being a young entrepreneur comes with a unique mix of bold ideas, boundless energy, and a steep learning curve. Whether you’re still in school, working part-time, or diving into a full-time venture, starting a business in your teens or 20s can be both thrillingandoverwhelming.
In honour of International Youth Day, we’re sharing some hardearnedlessonsandhonestadvicetohelpyouskipafewbumpsin theroadoratleastknowthey’renormalwhenyouhitthem
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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.
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Chamber Member Shout-out
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“Behind every strong community is a network of resilient, passionate local businesses..”
Dirt Road Tavern
Joined:Aug01,2025
We’reexcitedtowelcomeTarlaRobinsonand Dirt Road Tavern to our Chamber network! Looking forward to seeing this great local business thriveintheheartofSexsmith.
Grains Bread Bakery Cafe
Joined:July17,2025
We’re excited to welcome Wade Pilat and Grains Bakery to our Chamber network! Can’t wait to see this deliciousadditioncontinuetomakeits markhereinGrandePrairie.
Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan have launched a nationalrequestforproposals(RFP)tostudythefeasibility ofawest-easteconomicandenergycorridor.Thestudywill explore ways to better transport Alberta’s oil, gas, and criticalmineralstodomesticandglobalmarkets.
This initiative aligns with the Alberta Chambers of Commerce’sadvocacyefforts:
Market Access for Alberta-Based Energy Products (2024)
EnhancingAlberta'sNaturalGasSystem(2023)
Alberta’s Role in Enhancing Interprovincial Collaboration(2025)
EstablishmentofaPre-ApprovedTradeCorridor(2025)
ACC’s latest Alberta Perspectives research confirms that removing interprovincial trade barriers and expanding pipelinestoaccessnon-U.S.marketsarenowtoppriorities forAlbertabusinesses(77%)andthepublic(58%).
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2025ProvincialPrioritiesReport
Wildfire updates
Alberta wildfires have burned over 673,00 hectares this year. As of August 6, there are 64 active wildfires in the ForestProtectionArea,including14thatareoutofcontrol, 6beingheld,and44undercontrol.
Alberta’sgovernmentisseekinginputfromfuelsellersand purchasers, particularly in agriculture, oil and gas, and forestry, on a proposal to shift the marked fuel tax exemption to clear fuel. This survey is open until August 31st.
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Our Response to the 2026 Pre-Budget Consultation
Last week, we submitted our recommendations to the House Standing CommitteeonFinanceaheadofthe2026federalbudget.
Our recommendations focus on reducing business taxes and red tape, strengthening trade and resource infrastructure, advancing innovation, developing tech talent and supporting industries impacted by trade disruptions.
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Immigration Levels Plan - share your feedback
TheGovernmentofCanadaisseekingfeedbackonitsImmigrationLevels Plan, which sets annual targets for permanent resident admissions by category. Input is now being gathered on how to balance these categories and programs to ensure immigration supports Canada’s economic, social, andregionalpriorities.
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From a tough crop year to livestock feed gains in Alberta
The governments of Canada and Alberta, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, increased the low yield allowance so farmerscanusepoorcropsforfeed.
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MacEwan University WIL Opportunities
MacEwan University is currently seeking community partners to collaborate with students on a variety of work-integrated learning (WIL)opportunitiesstartinginthefall.WILprojectscanprovideyour organization with fresh perspectives, new strategies, applied researchandemergingtalent.Buildyourtalentpipelineanddevelop operationalefficiencieswhilegivingstudentstheopportunitytoapply academicprinciplesintheworkplace.
ExploreMacEwan'sWILpartnershipopportunitiesandapplyhereor reach out to wil@macewan.ca to meet with one of our Community PartnershipDevelopers.
Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant
Eligible employers can get government funding to help employees and unemployed Albertans access trainingopportunities.
The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) helps employers invest in training that focuses on enhancing productivity skills for their current and future employees that aligns with the needs of their business.Itisanemployer-drivenprogrammeanttopartiallyreimbursethecostforanemployertosend their employee(s) for training. Employers apply on behalf of their employees and invest in training that enhances productivity and workforce competitiveness. Funding is provided by the Government of CanadathroughtheWorkforceDevelopmentAgreement.
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Business health assessment for entrepreneurs
Do you know if your business is ready to face external shocks?
BDC offers a free, 10-minute online assessment that will help you:
▪ Understand your level of vulnerability to market fluctuations
▪ Quickly find improvements you can make to improve resilience
▪ Discover your strengths and move your business to the next level
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2nd annual Chariot Festival and parade in Grande Prairie!
