Everything is completed in-store in Grande Prairie. Backed by over 70 years of experience, our goldsmiths take on a wide range of services, with some repairs done the same day.
Unique Jewelry and Watches
Discover customizable silver and gold pieces. Plus, check out new watches by Glock and Lee Cooper. Give a gift they’ll love.
Silver Ring Workshop
Make your own Silver ring with us— learn to solder, hammer, and file, then wear your creation home. Find upcoming dates on our Facebook page.
SEASON’S GREETINGS
FROM OUR NEW CHAIR
Dear Members, Partners, and Friends of the Grande Prairie & District business community,
As your new Chair of the Board of Directors, I am honoured to step into this role on behalf of the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce and the nearly 1,200 member businesses and organizations who employ more than 20,000 people in our region. Together with our Board, Chamber team, and community partners, I am committed to building on the strong foundation that has been laid by past Chairs and volunteers
In my professional role with KMSC Law LLP, I have seen first-hand how resilient, innovative, and community-minded our local and regional businesses are. As Chair, I will continue to champion those strengths, supporting you through the Chamber’s core pillars of advocacy, promotion, networking, value-added benefits, and community involvement. Like Chambers across Canada, we are focused on connecting business, strengthening economic competitiveness, creating opportunity and ensuring our region remains a great place to live, work, invest, and grow.
Over the past year, our Chamber has continued to play a leading role in the region, hosting major events such as the Growing the North Conference (in collaboration with our regional partners), our Chamber Golf Scramble; Small Business Week activities; Your Region, Your Voice; Chamber Spring and Fall Showcases and a full calendar of Business After 5 Mixers; ribbon cuttings;
and our Workshop Your Business educational development series that help members learn, connect, and collaborate. 2026 will also mark the return of the biennial Peace Region Energy Show.
We will continue to use our collective voice to advocate on key economic and workforce issues, while opening doors for our members through partnerships at the municipal, provincial, and national levels.
As we celebrate this festive time of year, I want to extend warm Season’s Greetings to our local and regional communities across Grande Prairie and area. To our business owners, entrepreneurs, managers, frontline staff, volunteers, and community leaders, thank you for all you do to keep this region vibrant and thriving.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Chamber team, I look forward to an excellent year of progress ahead, one defined by strong collaboration, new opportunities, and shared success for all who call this region home.
Warmest regards,
LORRIE POLLACK - CHAIR GRADNE PRAIRIE & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Utilizing the Alberta Perspectives platform, the ACC sent an invitation with a link to the online survey to all member chambers across the province. Chambers then sent this invitation to their members. Other sources were also used to survey businesses, including non-chamber members. A total of 488 participants completed the survey through this approach. This large number of responses allows the ACC to speak with authority about members’ views, strengthening advocacy on behalf of Alberta’s business community. Those businesses responding to the survey self-identify as either a business, a not-for-profit organization or a public sector organization. Surveying was undertaken between August 27th and September 12th, 2025.
Highlighted Observations from Alberta Perspectives
Support from Elected Officials
Elected officials reaching out has rebounded slightly from 2024, although still low, but those reporting the contact was beneficial is well up over 2023. Although well below 2019 –2022 levels but with only one-in-five employers saying they have been contacted. It is still more likely that businesses reach out to elected officials, although the difference is narrowing.
20% Increase in reported contact that was beneficial
with Municipal Officials
62%
of businesses says their municipality does not consult well with businesses in their community saying ‘not at all
33%
report being affected by some type of crime in the past 12 months. had to invest money to protect their business from crime
68% 52% 13%
61% Of reported crimes are related to Cyber Crime & theft
businesses are a ‘Promoter’ of the municipality where their business operates
61% While are a ‘Detractor’
50% of businesses continue to say they are not satisfied with the business supports and services offered by their municipality
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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.
Established
Your firm's rates will remain stable regardless of claims history. Additionally, Chambers Plan Group Health Insurance is noncancelable due to any claims experienced by your firm. Your companywillneverbesingledoutforarateincrease,ever.
Local
Your business is unique, so your business needs unique coverage. That is why a local Chambers Plan advisor administers your employee health benefits plan. A Chambers Plan advisor is a member of your community. Whether you want to add dental coverage,changeorupdate,orsimplyaskaquestion,youradvisor isthereforyou.
Customizable
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
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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!
Share your perspective in this quick 3-min survey to help us understand how your business was impacted by wildfires previously, and how we can best support you in future disasters.
Your feedback will help us create practical resources to supportlocalbusinesseslikeyourstobouncebackfasterfrom futurenaturaldisasters.
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Simple Ways to Get Your Business to Appear in AI Search Results
Solve the Right Problem: How Customers Decide to Hire You
Customers don’t buy products — they “hire” solutions. A carfixed,anewtoy,agreatmeal,adogwalked,aproblem solved. Understanding why customers choose you is far moreimportantthanmostfoundersrealize.
In this practical webinar, you’ll learn how to define the real reason customers “hire” your business and how to clearly positionyouroffer,soitstandsoutinacrowdedmarket.
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
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“Behind every strong community is a network of resilient, passionate local businesses..”
JC’s
Painting Services
Joined:November12,2025
We’re excited to welcome Jennifer Calvert and JC’s Painting Services to our Chamber network!Welookforwardtoseeingthisskilled localbusinesscontinuetogrowandmakean impactinourcommunity.
Empowering Women, Transforming Futures: Bursary Program
We understand that many women may feel unsure about how to start their educational journey or whether higher education is even a possibility for them. This is why the Empowering Women; Transforming Futures Bursary Program exists.
Funded by the generosity of the Backman Family Fund, and in collaboration with Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP), the City of Grande Prairie, and Centerpoint Facilitation Inc., we are proud to offer women in Grande Prairie an opportunity to transform their futures. This bursary program is designed to provide both a personalized education plan and financial support to help women overcome barriers and take the next step in their educational journey at Northwestern Polytechnic.
Women who wish to apply can submit their application to the Empowering Women, Transforming Futures Committee. The committee reviews applications monthly, considering each applicant’s background, goals, and financial needs.
The committee will recommend successful applicants to receive a Person-Centered Educational Plan. This customized plan uses a collaborative approach to guide applicants through the process of determining their educational and career goals, while also helping to identify the supports needed for academic success. This process will also help to assess if the applicant is eligible for funding.
If an applicant is eligible for funding, bursary funds are paid directly to Northwestern Polytechnic, ensuring that tuition and educational expenses are covered efficiently and securely.
Community-based organizations and other partnering agencies can refer women who they believe would benefit from the bursary and educational support.
Application Process
1. Submit Your Application: Download and complete the application form with your educational background, goals, challenges, and reasons for seeking the bursary. Email your completed application to dwright@cityofgp.com
2. Committee Review: Applications are reviewed monthly, and evaluated on merit, financial need, and alignment with the program’s vision.
3. Recommendation & Notification: Applicants will be chosen and notified via email and phone within 2 weeks of the monthly review.
QR Code for Application
Eligibility Criteria
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• • • Identify as a woman seeking to further your education at Northwestern Polytechnic. 18 years of age or older.
Have a clear educational goal aligned with the Empowering Women, Transforming Futures vision. Demonstrate financial need or barriers to accessing education.
Most small businesses spend over 10 hours a week managing finances - time that could be spent growing, creating and serving clients.
Chamber Connection
Red Tape Reduction Summit
At the Red Tape Reduction Summit in Ottawa, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat announced the launch of horizontal red tape reviews across federal organizations. These reviews aim to reduce regulatory barriers, improve efficiency in project approvals, get products to market faster, support international trade, andenhanceregulatoryservicedelivery.
The Alberta Chambers of Commerce attended the summit and contributed business perspectives from acrossAlberta.
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2026 Budget Consultation Survey
Albertans can share their thoughts on budget priorities as part of the province’s consultations on Budget 2026. The survey will take 10 to 15 minutes to complete,andisopenuntilJanuary15,2026.
Shareyourthoughts
Canada advances partnership with Mexico
Canada and Mexico launched the Canada-Mexico Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in September 2025, guided by the Canada–Mexico Action Plan (CMAP) to strengthen economic ties and competitivenessinNorthAmerica.Inarecentvisitto Mexico City, Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with government and industry leaders to discuss trade and investment priorities across sectors including advanced manufacturing, agriculture, clean technologies, energy, defence, creative industries, andICT.
Learnmore
The ACC is inviting qualified investment managementfirmstosubmitproposalstomanageits investment portfolio. Applicants should provide evidenceofconservativeinvestmentexpertiseanda commitmenttoACC’sobjectivesandriskprofile.
Unlocking Canada’s Arctic Potential
On December 2–3, senior leaders from business, government, and IndigenouscommunitiesconvenedinOttawafortheArcticSummit, presentedbytheCanadianChamberandArctic360,incollaboration withAgnicoEagleandFasken.
The Summit was an opportunity to explore how to move from a piecemeal approach to a bold, inclusive, and coordinated strategy that connects the North to the rest of Canada and unlocks its full economicpotential.
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New Report Shows Canadian Energy Exports
Can Cut Global Emissions by Displacing U.S LNG, Coal, and Dirtier Oil Alternatives
A new report from the Public Policy Forum (PPF), produced in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Future of Business Centre, finds that expanding Canada’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) and oil exports could significantly reduce global greenhousegasemissions.
The report also examines the emissions profile of Canadian oil. Canada’sheavyoil,includingoilsandsandconventionalheavy,has seenemissionsintensityimprovebyapproximately30percentsince 2005.
Readthereport
EVEN MORE RESOURCES
How to Turn the Post-Holiday Slowdown Into a Strong Start for 2026
Let’s walk through a few ways you can make the most of this quieter season without feeling overwhelmed.
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Payworks for Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce
Payworks is a leading expert in the field of total workforcemanagementsolutions, providing innovative cloud-based solutions for Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Time and Absence Management to businesses across the country.
As a proudly Canadian company serving businesses from coast to coast for more than 25 years, we understand what it takes to be an employer in Canada. We’re deeply committed not only to your success, but also to the communities we call home. 98% of clients who choose Payworks choose to stay. Here’s why…
We simplify year-endprocessing, electronically submitting tax form information to CRA/RQ on your behalf when authorized by the processing deadline.
Our ROE Manager tool makes processing a breeze, and ROEs are submitted directly to Service Canada on your behalf.
You can automate vacation pay entitlements and benefits enrolment after the employee probationary period.
No more data re-entry: our workforce management solutions for time tracking, scheduling, absenteeism, and HR functions are fully integrated.
User-defined fieldsandautomation empower you to shape the application to your specific requirements.
Payworks' Self Service App provides easy access for your employees to receive pay statements, tax forms, and more from their mobile device.
You call, we answer: all clients are assigned a dedicated, National Payroll Institute-trained service representative for unlimited, one-toone service.
Federal and provincial tax remittances are done for you.
*All prices aresubjectto change without notice asperthe terms of your service agreement. ^$12 per employee with a minimum implementation (setup) fee of $240.
¹ Price does not include Year-End archive fee of $34.95, charged once per year if Year-End is processed. Pricing in effect until April 30, 2026
Contact Madi Stevens
Phone: 780.902.8074
Email: madi.stevens@payworks.ca
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Grande Prairie introduces microgrant to support youth
The City of Grande Prairie is launching a new Youth Economic Empowerment Microgrant to help youth and young adults access opportunities that support theiremploymentorskilldevelopmentgoals.
TheMicrograntprovidesmeaningfulsupporttoresidents aged 15 to 30 who are taking steps toward their future. It offersupto$750perindividualtohelpcovercostssuchas safety training, professional certification courses, workwear and the tools or equipment needed for employment. Many young people face financial hurdles thatcanslowtheirprogress,andthissupporthelpsmake essentialtrainingandequipmentmoreaccessible.
Get financing tailored to your needs and advice from experts to buy, sell or transfer a business. BDC is here to guide you through your projects and support you every step of the way.
