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Ribbon Cutting - EmployAbilities Grande Prairie & Future Works
Joinusforacelebratoryribbon-cuttingwith EmployAbilitiesGrandePrairieand FutureWorks,recognizingtheirongoing contributionstoworkforcedevelopmentand employmentsupportinGrandePrairie.
Tourtheirfacility,meettheteam,andlearn howtheirprogramsarehelpingindividuals overcomebarrierstoemployment.Connect withcommunityleaders,Chambermembers, andpartnerswhilecelebratingthisexciting milestoneintheirjourneyofmakingareal differenceinourcommunity. EMPLOYABILIRIES
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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!
GreenviewLaunchesNewEconomicDevelopment Website–HighlightsOpportunitiesAcrossGreenview
Greenviewispleasedtoannouncethelaunchofits refreshedEconomicDevelopmentwebsite, ExpandYourVision.ca.Thisupdatedplatformismodern, easytouse,anddesignedtosupportbusinessattraction, siteselection,andlong-termeconomicgrowthacrossthe region.
ThenewwebsitepositionsGreenviewas“Alberta’s GatewaytoOpportunity.”Itprovidesaclearandefficient experienceforbusinesses,developers,andentrepreneurs. Withimprovednavigation,focusedstorytelling,and straightforwarddigitaltools,thewebsitehighlights Greenview’seconomicstrengthsinaprofessionaland engagingway.
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HelpingCanadianbusinessesadapt, grow,andbuildresilienceina shiftingtradelandscape
TheRegionalTariffResponseInitiative (RTRI),deliveredbyPrairiesEconomic DevelopmentCanada(PrairiesCan)and Canada’ssixotherregional developmentagencies,ispartofthe GovernmentofCanada’sstrategyto defendCanadianjobs,industries,and supplychains.Thisnewinitiativeispart ofacoordinatedefforttoprotect Canadianbusinessesandworkersfrom theimpactsoftariffs.
PleasejointheWorkforceConsultant teamwiththeGovernmentofAlbertaas wehostaFREE1.5-hourwebinaronthe CanadaAlbertaProductivityGrant (CAPG).
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Notsurewhereyouradvertisingdollarsshouldgo—orhowto knowifthey’reworking?Thispracticalguidebreaksdownhow Alberta businesses can build a strong ad foundation, choose therightchannels,anduseasimplebudgetframeworktoget betterreturnsfrompaidadvertising.
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JoinusonFebruary5at12p.m.forafreewebinarwithMarcelo Andrade,designedtohelpnewcomerentrepreneursnavigate theCanadianbusinesslandscapewithconfidence.Learn practicalstrategiesforbuildingcredibility,managingfinancial uncertainty,andpositioningyourbusinessforsustainable growthinCanada.
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JoinusonJanuary29at10a.m.forafreewebinarwithColin Knoll, where you’ll learn practical strategies to strengthen yourbusiness,improveprofitability,andprepareforgrowth, financing,orafutureexit.Discoverwhatlenders,investors, and buyers look for, identify common capital-readiness gaps,andmake2026yourmostresilientyearyet.
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“Behind every strong community is a network of resilient, passionate local businesses..”
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We’re pleased to welcome Francophonie CanadiennePlurielle-FRAPtoourChamber network! We look forward to seeing this trusted local organization continue to grow andsupportourbusinesscommunity.
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We’reexcitedtowelcomeJesseBoily andTheArticleMagazine.toour Chambernetwork!Welookforwardto seeingthispublicationcontinuetogrow andcontributetoourregionalbusiness community.
Lookingforatrustedlocalbusinesstogetajobdone?Whetheryouneedprofessionalservices,skilledtrades, marketinghelp,orbusinesssupport,ourChamberMemberClassifiedshelpconnectyouwiththerightproviders fromournetwork!
AquateraishiringaDistributionandCollectionOperationsManagertolead ourwaterdistributionandwastewatercollectionsystems,ensuringsafe, efficientservicedelivery,regulatorycompliance,andastrongsafetyculture whileguidingandsupportingouroperationsteam.
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AquateraishiringaProjectManager–CapitalProjectstooverseethe deliveryofkeymunicipalinfrastructureprojectswhileensuringsafety,quality, andcollaborationeverystepoftheway.
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AquateraishiringanOperationsManagerresponsibletosuperviseall aspectsoftheoperationsandmaintenanceofthewaterdistributionand wastewatercollectionsystemsandinfrastructurewithinAquateraservice areas,andensurethesafedeliveryofhigh-qualitywaterandwastewater services.
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Wearelookingforlocalpeopletohelpuscollectaccuratedatainyour community.Thesedataarevitalforplanningandevaluatingprogramsand servicessuchaseducation,healthcare,childcare,housing,emergency services,roads,publictransportationandjobtraining..
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AquateraisrecruitingaTemporaryWater/WastewaterTreatmentOperator tojoinourteaminHinton,ABandbepartofateamcommittedtodelivering reliable,high-qualitywaterservices.
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ServicesManagerisresponsibleforMembershipSales,MemberRetention, AdvertisingSales,EventSponsorshipandDigitalSignSalesfortheGrande Prairie&DistrictChamberofCommerce.
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TheProjectManagerwillbeinstrumentalinadvancingthePartnership’smulti-year strategy,providingcoordinationacrosspartners,overseeingdeliverablesand budgets,andtrackingperformanceoutcomestoensureprojectsuccess.
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TheGovernmentofCanadaisseekinginputonthe followingtopics.Yourparticipationintheseconsultations willhelpguidedecision-makingandensurethatthe needsandprioritiesofCanadiansarereflected.
DrivingEffectiveCarbonMarketsinCanadaby January30th
TheFutureofRuralCanadabyFebruary6th
2026-2029DraftFederalSustainableDevelopment StrategybyMay12th
ProposedAmendmentstotheSingle-UsePlastics
ProhibitionRegulationsbyFebruary28th
NextAgriculturalPolicyFrameworkbyDecember 2027
CanadaandIndiarelaunchedtheCanada–India MinisterialEnergyDialogueatIndiaEnergyWeek 2026,reaffirmingcooperationonenergysecurity, supplydiversification,andexpandedbilateraltrade. DiscussionsfocusedonincreasingCanadianLNG, LPG,andcrudeexportstoIndia,reciprocal investment,andcollaborationacrosscleanenergy, criticalminerals,andemissions-reduction technologies.Therenewedpartnershipsupports ACC’sEnsuringtheFutureofCanadianEnergy policydirection.
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Farmers and ranchers can now fill dugouts up to 7,500 m³foragriculturaluse,helpingprotectoperationsfrom drought. New rules also allow wetlands, communities, andbusinessestocaptureandusemorelocalwater
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Yourvoiceasabusinessleaderhasnever matteredmore.NowisthetimeforAlberta’s businesscommunitytospeak-loudlyandclearlyabouttheprioritiesthatmattermostforour province.
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PrimeMinisterCarneyhaslinkedPresidentTrump’slatesttariff threatsdirectlytotheapproachingreviewoftheU.S.–Mexico–CanadaAgreement,signalingavolatileleaduptothenegotiations expectedtobeginlaterthisyear.PresidentTrumpwarnedof100% tariffsifCanada’srecentengagementwithChinaweretoevolve intoabroadertradeopening,rhetoricPrimeMinisterCarney describedaspartofafamiliarnegotiatingstrategyratherthanan immediatepolicyshift.Canadianofficialssayrecentconversations withU.S.tradecounterpartshaveremainedconstructive,withboth sidesexpressinginterestinengagingseriouslyontheUSMCA review,evenasPresidentTrumppubliclyquestionsthepact’s relevanceandfloatstheideaofbreakingitintobilateraldeals.The developmentsunderscorehowOttawa’sChinafileisalready feedingintoWashington’snegotiatingpostureaheadofthereview.
BeyondtherhetorictiedtoChina,sector-specificriskscontinueto accumulateasWashingtonappliestariffleverageacrossmultiple files.TheU.S.Administrationhasnowthreateneda50%tariffon CanadianaircraftsoldintotheU.S.linkedtocertificationdisputes, addingaerospacetoagrowinglistofpressurepointsalongside steel,aluminum,autos,lumberandmanufacturedgoods.Together, thesedevelopmentssuggesttheUSMCAreviewwillunfoldinan environmentwheretariffthreatsandregulatorypressureareused intandem,reinforcingtheimportanceforCanadaofmaintaining USMCA-complianttradewhilemanagingU.S.sensitivitiesaround Chinaanddefendingaccessacrosskeysectors
JoinusinWashington,D.C.,thisAprilforoursecondmissionof 2026,focusedonthefutureofmanufacturingandCanada–U.S. supplychains.
This1.5-daymissionwillconveneseniorCanadianandU.S. policymakers,businessleadersandpolicyinfluencersto explorehowtariffs,geopoliticsandrapidlyevolvingdigitaland AI-enabledsystemsarereshapingmanufacturing,andwhat’s neededtostrengthensupplychainresilience,modernizetrade rulesandboostproductivityacrossNorthAmerica.
Tradetensionsarerising.Talentishardertofind.Technologyismovingfasterthanever.Toremaincompetitiveandsustainableinthis environment,youneedtostrengthenyouroperationalandorganizationalresiliency.Thequestionisn'twhetherdisruptionwillimpact yourbusiness—it'swhetheryou'llbereadywhenitdoes.
Thisfreewebinarwillgiveyoupracticalstrategiestonavigateuncertaintywithconfidence.You'lllearnhowtobuildworkforceflexibility thatreducescostswhileexpandingyourtalentpool,howtoaligntechnologyinvestmentswithyouractualbusinessgoals,andhowto createaclearroadmapthatprioritizesthecapabilitiesyourorganizationneedsmost.Thesearen'ttheoreticalconcepts—they're actionableapproachesyoucanstartimplementingrightaway.
Albertanmanufacturersarefacingchallengesthatrequirenewthinking.JoinusonFebruary18forBeyondHybrid:TalentRetention, CostReduction&ProductivityinManufacturing,presentedbySmeltzConsulting.Thisone-hoursessionisdesignedspecificallyfor businessleaderswhoneedtomakesmartdecisionsaboutworkforcemodels,technologyinvestments,andlong-termresilience. Registernowandgaintheinsightsyourorganizationneedstoturntoday'schallengesintotomorrow'scompetitiveadvantages.
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February18,2026
11:00-12:00PMCST
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.
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The‘ItTakesaVolunteer’programisaccepting nominations,recognizingthepeopleandorganizations whogivebacktothecommunity.Morethanan appreciationinitiative,theprogramsupportsvolunteerdrivenworkbyprovidingtoolstohelpshowcaseimpact andbuildawareness.
NomineeswillberecognizedduringNationalVolunteer Week,April19to25,2026,andwillreceiveanappreciation packageinthanksfortheircontribution.Allnomineesare featuredontheCounty’sVolunteerWallofFameand selectednomineeswillreceiveaprofessionallyproduced videohighlightingtheirworkandtheorganizationthey serve.
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TheCityofGrandePrairieisinvitingresidents tohelpshapethefutureoflocalprogramsand servicesthatsupportfamilies,seniors,youth andoverallcommunitywellbeingbytaking partinanewroundofengagementsessions thisJanuary.
Lastyear,residentssharedtheirexperiences, ideasandconcernsaboutthesocialissues andresourcesthatshapetheirdailylives throughtheCommunitySupportsand ServicesSurvey.Theinsightoffereda meaningfullookatwhatstrengthens wellbeinginGrandePrairieandwhereadded supportcouldmakeadifference.
