ChamberAwards ofDistinction
FROMLOCALSTRENGTHTOGLOBALIMPACT
The Awards of Distinction honour the remarkable achievements of our local business community. This premier evening features the presentation of awards across multiple categories, celebrating the vision, creativity, and dedication that drive Northwest Alberta forward.
Alongside the awards presentations, hear from a panel of local industry experts representing the Agricultural industry — as they share perspectives on resilience, opportunity and growth in our region.
Join us for an evening of celebration, conversation, and inspiration as we spotlight the accomplishments of our nominees and award recipients.
UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTING
WED, OCT 02 | 10:30AM
PRECIOUS IMAGES
9022 - 108 Street Unit B Grande Prairie, AB
Ribbon Cutting - Precious Images
Celebrateaspecialmilestonewith PreciousImages,astheyofficiallyopen thedoorstotheirfirstdedicated3D/4D ultrasoundstudioinGrandePrairie.What beganasamobileserviceandhomebasedstudiohasnowgrownintoa welcoming,permanentspacewhere familiescanconnectwiththeirlittleones beforebirth.
Our Most Recent Event!
BusinessAfter5MixerhostedbyEmcoPlumbing GrandePrairie!
Theirbeautifulshowroomwastheperfect backdropforaneveningofnetworking-one couldeasilyspendhoursexploringalltheunique andinnovativefixturesondisplay.
Itwaswonderfultoseesomanyfamiliarfaces andmeetnewones,allcomingtogetherto connect,share,andstrengthenrelationships. Eventslikethisareareminderoftheresilience, collaboration,andenergythatdefineourregional businesscommunity.
Together,wecontinuetobuildastrongerGrande Prairieandregion-oneconnectionatatime.
ALBERTA CALLED: A Bold New Push to Attract Skilled Talent to NW Alberta
WORKNWALBERTA–aworkforcedevelopmentinitiativeofTheCityofGrandePrairie,TheCountyofGrande Prairie, Municipal District of Greenview, Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce and Northwestern Polytechnic-hasofficiallylaunchedALBERTACALLED,adynamicnewadcampaignaimedatattractingskilled workerstotheGrandePrairie–Greenviewcorridor.Runningthruthesummerandfall,thisregionaleffortbuilds onthesuccessoftheprovince’saward-winningAlbertaisCallingcampaignandshiftsfromawarenesstoaction —connectingworkerswithhigh-demandopportunitiesinourgrowingindustries.
The campaign spotlights current job openings for truck drivers, mechanics, and plant operators—critical roles that are essential to our energy, transportation, and industrial sectors. As the campaign evolves, ad copy and creativewillberefreshedtoreflectshiftinglabourforcepriorities,withthepotentialtohighlightotherhigh-need vocations such as nurses, teachers, and skilled trades. Through targeted outreach in Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia, ALBERTA CALLED showcases not only the career potential in NW Alberta but also the exceptionallifestyletheregionoffers.
To reach the right talent, the campaign is running across Rogers Sports Media platforms (including digital, podcasts, and geotargeted content), along with Meta and LinkedIn. It also drives traffic to worknwalberta.ca, a hubwherejobseekerscanexplorerealopportunitiesandlearnmoreaboutlifeintheregion.
Wanttogetinvolved?It’seasy.
·Follow,like,andshareALBERTACALLEDcontentonyoursocialchannels
·PostyourjobopeningstoIndeed(automaticallyintegratedwithworknwalberta.ca)
·Amplifythemessageinyourownrecruitmentandpromotionefforts
Let’s work together to fill the roles that power our communities. Alberta Called—Grande Prairie- Greenview answers.
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Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance
CHAMBER MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO CANADA'S LARGEST EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLAN TARGETED TO SMALL-TO-MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESS.
Operating since the early 1970s, Chambers Plan now provides coverage to over 30,000 firms like yours. Regardless of the size of your organization Chambers Plan can be customized to meet your needs,requestafreequotetodayandletusshowyouhowwecan customizeaplanforyou.
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Coverage can be tailored to suit your needs. Customize your plan selecting from a wide range of coverage – life, health, dental, disability, critical illness and much more! As well, Chambers Plan membershaveaccesstomy-benefits®anonlinemanagementtool. Thistoolallowsyoutoadministeryourplananywhere,anytime.
Local Agent - Cam Neil
Neil & Associates 10715-102 Street Grande Prairie Website: https://neilandassociates. ca
AtNeil&Associates,webelieve you deserve the best when it comes to group insurance— personalized service from a team of advisors and support staff who live and work right hereinyourcommunity.Asyour local provider of the Chamber Plan, we offer affordable, flexible, and stable benefits designed specifically for small andmedium-sizedbusinesses.
Whether you’re looking for comprehensive coverage for your team or just starting to explore your options, our experts are here to guide you every step of the way. Get the best deal on insurance and peaceofmindforyourbusiness —contact Neil & Associates today!
Alberta activates contingency mail delivery plan
Alberta’s government has a plan to ensure critical government mail continues to be delivered during theserviceinterruptionatCanadaPost.
In response to the service disruption at Canada Post, Alberta’sgovernmentistakingstepstoensurecriticalmail betweenAlbertansandthegovernmentcontinuestoflow.
Starting Oct. 1, mail can be accepted from Albertans at designated Alberta government offices across the province to ensure it reaches the proper destination. No stampsarerequired.Thefulllistofdesignatedbuildingsis availableonalberta.ca.
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County Launches New Grant Program to Support Local Business Growth Through Technology Infrastructure
TheCountyofGrandePrairiehas launchedanewBusinessRetention andExpansionGrant–Infrastructure Technology,aimedatsupportingsmallandmedium-sizedCountybusinesses byhelpingthemupgradeinfrastructurerelatedtechnologytodrivegrowthand innovation.
Thegrantprovidesatotalof$26,000in annualfunding.Eligiblebusinessescan applyformatchingfundingstarting October11,2025,ofupto$2,000per yeartoassistwithtechnology-related infrastructureimprovements.Projects mayincludeenhancementssuchas broadbandupgrades,point-of-sale systems,industrialautomation,and othercriticaldigitaltools.Applications willbereviewedonafirst-come,firstservedbasisuntiltheannualfundingis fullyallocated.
Businessesinterestedcanvisit www.middleofeverywhere.ca/business grantorcontacttheEconomic Developmentdepartmentformore informationoneligibilityandapplication requirementsatecdev@countygp.ab.ca
Celebrate Small Business Week 2025 with Business Link
Celebrate Small Business Week 2025 with Business Link, October 20–24. Join us for in-person events in Edmonton and Calgary, plus free online webinars all week long. Hear inspiringentrepreneurstories,growyournetwork,andgain practicalbusinessinsights.
RegisterToday
Curious How ChatGPT Can Transform Your Marketing?
JoinusonSeptember18at11a.m.forafreewebinaranddiscover howAIcanhelpyousavetime,sparkideas,andstrengthenyour brand.LearnpracticalwaystouseChatGPTforcontentcreation, brainstorming,andmore—guidedbytheexpertsatNine10.
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Turn Challenges into Opportunities with Design Thinking
Join us on September 25 at 11 a.m. for a free webinar with Musap Abdelhag. Discover how design thinking can help small businesses spark creativity, solve challenges, and drivesustainablegrowthwithtoolsyoucanstartusingright away.
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Chamber Member Spotlight!
Advantage Bookkeeping & Business Consulting
Celebrating 16 Years of Empowering Local Businesses
This summer, Advantage Bookkeeping & Business Consulting celebrated 16 years of supporting small and medium-sized businesses in our region. What began as a bookkeeping service has grown into a trusted partner for entrepreneurs, providing not only full-service bookkeeping but also Certified Business and Executive Coaching tailored to the unique challengesofSMEs.
Overtheyears,Advantagehasbecomeknownfor helping business owners gain clarity and confidence in their financial and leadership decisions. Most recently, the firm launched CFO Advisory Services powered by proprietary software. This new offering provides business leaders with access to strategic financial leadership—without the commitment of hiring a full-time CFO. The results speak for themselves: improved decision-making, stronger cash flow, greater profitability, and a clear roadmap for sustainablegrowth.
At the heart of Advantage’s mission is a simple but powerful purpose: to empower SME leaders to build sustainable, scalable businesses. Through expert bookkeeping, business coaching, and executive mentoring, they help entrepreneurs cut through the overwhelm, take control of their numbers, and lead with clarity. Whether it’s navigating spreadsheets or overcoming decision fatigue, Advantage is there as a strategic partner to help businesses grow stronger.
As part of their ongoing commitment to the business community, Advantage also offers free seminars, paid workshops, and a complimentary one-hour coaching session designed to help business owners address their most pressing challenges.
To learn more about Advantage Bookkeeping & Business Consult and their services, visit www.bigbizgrowth.com.
Please consider supporting our group by using FundScrip, a fundraising program that helps us raise money simply by purchasing gift cards for everyday shopping (i.e. groceries, gas, gifts and household items). For instance, when you purchase a $100 grocery gift card, you receive the $100 card, but in addition, a percentage is donated to our Special Olympics Grande Prairie fundraising campaign.
“Behind every strong community is a network of resilient, passionate local businesses..”
PureLife Cleaning & Maintenance
Joined:September19,2025
We’re excited to welcome Rana Al-Slaa and PureLife Cleaning and Maintenance to our Chamber network! Looking forward to seeing this dedicated local business continue to shineandmakeanimpactinourcommunity.
Prairie Pals Play Cafe
Joined:September02,2025
We’re excited to welcome Stephanie KingandPrairiePalsPlayCafetoour Chambernetwork!Welookforwardto seeing this creative space grow and provide a fun, engaging place for familiesinourcommunity.
TheJobBoard
Lookingforatrustedlocalbusinesstogetajobdone?Whetheryouneedprofessionalservices,skilledtrades, marketinghelp,orbusinesssupport,ourChamberMemberClassifiedshelpconnectyouwiththerightproviders fromournetwork!
IndigenousCommunityEngagementand RecruitmentCoordinator
Thisroleisresponsibleforleadinginitiativesthat increasethenumberofFirstNations,Inuit,andMetis medicalstudentsintheNorthernAlbertaMedical Program(NAMP)inGrandePrairie.Thisisaregionally focusedrolewherethesuccessfulcandidatewillbe instrumentalinbuildingandsustainingmeaningful relationshipswithIndigenouscommunities.
Learnmore: https://apps.ualberta.ca/careers/posting/2736
CurriculumAdministrator(Electives)GrandePrairie
Theprimaryresponsibilityofthispositionisthe comprehensiveadministrationandsupportofthe electivesportfolioandotherkeycurricularcomponents
Learnmore: https://apps.ualberta.ca/careers/posting/2724
StandardizedPatientProgram.
TheNorthernAlbertaMedicalProgram(NAMP)in GrandePrairieiscurrentlyrecruitingindividualsto participateinourStandardizedPatientProgram.This opportunityallowsyoutohelpmedicalstudentsdevelop essentialcommunicationandclinicalskillsbyrole-playing aspatientsinsimulatedscenarios.
LearnmoreabouttheNAMPStandardizedPatient Programandsignuphere
TheNorthernAlbertaMedicalProgramis hiringayr2Administrator
TheNorthernAlbertaMedicalProgramisseekinga CurriculumAdministratorforyr2tojointheteam.
ThepositionisbasedoutoftheNWPHealthEducation CentreattheGrandePrairieRegionalHospital.
Fulldetailsandpostinghere: https://apps.ualberta.ca/careers/posting/2674
TheCountyofGrandePrairieBusinessSupportNetworkPresentstheWORKNOWJobFair
JointheCountyofGrandePrairieBusinessSupportNetworkfortheupcomingWORKNOWJobFair —anexcitingopportunitytoconnectemployerswithlocaltalentandregionalbusinesssupports
Thiscost-effectiveeventisagreatwaytomeetpotentialemployees,collaboratewithother businesses,andlearnfrommembersoftheBSNSteeringCommitteeandWorkNorthwestteams..
Don’tmissoutonthiscosteffectiveopportunitytosecureyourworkforce
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Support for businesses and higher education collaboration
The Government of Canada is investing in workintegrated learning (WIL). Federal support for the Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) aims to create new WIL placements and strengthen collaboration between post-secondary institutions andbusinessesnationwide.
This initiative aligns with our Talent Task Force and our provincial policy, The Importance of “Building Local” to Keep the Economic Footprint of PostSecondary Education Strong, which calls to expand WILopportunities.
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Strengthening trade corridors with the U.S.
Parliamentary Secretary for Economic Corridor DevelopmentShaneGetsonwilltraveltoLubbock, TexastopromoteAlberta’songoingworktoexpand economiccorridors.
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Canadian Energy CEOs call for urgent action to unlock sector potential
On September 15, 2025, CEOs from Canada’s energy sector sent their third “Build Canada Now” letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, urging policy changes to unlock Canada’s oil and natural gas resources. The letter highlights the need for simplified regulations, faster project approvals, the removal of production caps, competitive fiscal frameworks, and increased Indigenous investment opportunities.TheycallontheFederalGovernment to provide the clarity and certainty required for the sectortoreachitsfulleconomicpotential.
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Our Statement on U.S. Tariffs on ForeignMade Films
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is deeply concerned by PresidentTrump’sannouncementthattheUnitedStateswillimpose tariffs on foreign-made films. Such a move ignores the integrated nature of the North American film industry, where U.S. productions regularlyrelyonCanadiancrews,facilitiesandtalenttodeliversome ofHollywood’sbiggesthits.
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Our Statement on the Federal Government’s AI Strategy Consultation and New Advisory Council
The Canadian Chamber congratulates the members of the new AI StrategyTaskForcewhowereannouncedbyMinisterSolomontoday
CanadahasrealstrengthsinAIresearchandtalent.Totranslatethat strength into prosperity for workers and businesses across the country, we need a refreshed and modernized strategy that helps companiesadoptAIresponsibly,growathome,andcompeteabroad.
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Our Statement on 100% Pharmaceutical Tariffs
Forthisvital,life-savingindustry,anyrateotherthanzeroistoohigh.
Medicine is not just another commodity. A 100% tariff on foreign pharmaceuticals,ifmanufacturersfailtomovetheirproductiontothe U.S. within 12–18 months, will have profound and potentially dire consequencesonAmericans’health.
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Social Media for your Business
Tuesday,October7th,2025(10:00am-11:30am) Online-ZOOM
Socialmediaisaninvaluabletoolfortoday’sbusiness,whetheryouarejuststartingoutorhavebeenestablishedfor years.
Notunderstandinghowtousesocialmediaeffectivelycanleaveyouoverwhelmedandultimatelyhurtyourbottomline as your potential customers can easily find your competitors. This workshop hosted by the Toronto Digital Service Squad will leave you with a better understanding of how to leverage the power of social media to grow your online community,drivesalesandreducemarketingcosts.
Whatyouwilllearn:
Howtochoosetherightsocialmediaplatform(s)foryourbusiness
Howtosetupandoptimizesocialmediaprofiles
ThebasicsofInstagram&Facebookshoppingandhowtoutilizeshoppablefeeds
BestpracticesforengagementonFacebook,LinkedIn,Twitter,Instagram,TikTokandPinterest
Growingyoursocialmediacommunityusingbothorganicandpaidstrategies
Planningandcuratingyoursocialmediacontent
Toolsformanagingplatformsandschedulingpoststosaveyoutimeandenergy
Joinustolearntheropesofbuildinganengagingandprofitablesocialmediapresenceforyourbusiness. RegisterNow
City of Grande Prairie Receives 2025 Minister’s Award
City of Grande Prairie Receives 2025
Minister’s Award for Red Tape Reduction and Service Delivery Enhancement
TheCityofGrandePrairieproudlyacceptedthe2025Minister’s AwardforMunicipalExcellenceattheCityCouncilmeetingheld September8,2025forworkdonetostreamlinethedevelopment permittingprocess.
The City won in the Red Tape Reduction or Service Delivery Enhancement award category for streamlining the permitting process by consolidating three separate applicationsdevelopment permit, building permit, and civil site work - into a single,unifiedapplicationandmovingtoadigitalplatform.
This transformation simplifies the user experience, reduces duplication, and accelerates processing times. By enabling concurrent review of all components, the City has significantly improved efficiency, reduced red tape, and enhanced clarity for applicants - demonstrating a strong commitment to innovation andresponsiveservicedelivery.
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City enhancing sidewalk safety this October
StartingOctober2,crewswillbeworkingin thenortheastquadrantofthecitytolevel unevensidewalksandimproveaccessibility.
SafeSidewalksCanadaiscompletingthe work,whichinvolvesgrindingdownraised sectionsofconcretewheretrippinghazards exist.
Theprocessisquick,takingabout10minutes ateachofthe280sites,andnovehicletraffic impactsareexpected.Pedestrianaccessmay bebrieflyinterruptedinactiveareas,but crewswillaccommodateresidentswith mobilityneedsthroughanon-sitestrategy. Workisscheduledaroundschoolhoursto reduceimpactsinschoolzones.
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