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BearCom GrandePrairie
PoweringCommunicationAcross Industries
Clearcommunicationisthe backboneofeverysuccessful operation,and BearComCanada hasbuiltitsreputationon deliveringexactlythat.AsNorth America’sleadingsupplierof wirelessvoice,video,anddata solutions,BearComspecializesin customizedcommunicationand securitysystemstailoredtothe needsofawiderangeof
industries.Fromfrontlineteams tolargescaleoperations,their solutionshelporganizationsstay connected,secure,andefficient.
GrowingAlongsideGrande Prairie
InGrandePrairie,thecompany’s story isrootedinlocalgrowth. OriginallyknownasVector Communications,BearComhas evolvedalongsidethecityitself. Itslongstandingpartnershipwith theChamberandthe
broaderbusinesscommunityhas playedanimportantroleinthat journey.Increasedvisibility, meaningfulconnections,and accesstovaluablemarketinsight havehelpedthecompany strengthenitspresencewhile adaptingtochangingindustry demands.
ResilienceandMomentum
OneofBearCom’sproudest achievementsistheresilience shownduringtheuncertaintyof theCovidperiod.Navigating thosechallengesrequired flexibility,innovation,andstrong relationships.Emergingfromthat timewithsignificantgrowthwas amilestonethatreflectsboththe strengthoftheirteamandthe trustoftheirclients.
CommunityattheCore
Communityinvolvementremains centraltoBearCom’sidentity.The companyactivelysupportslocal arenasandsportsteams,partners withKev’sKidsthroughitsannual golftournament,andcollaborates withSTARSonmarketing initiatives.ForBearCom, communityisnotjustaplaceof business.Itiswheretheir customersandemployeeslive, work,andraisetheirfamilies. Thatcommitmenttoconnection extendsfarbeyondtechnology andintotheheartoftheregion theyproudlyserve.
“Communityiscriticaltoourbusiness. Itiswhereourcustomersandstafflive, work,andplay,andwearecommitted togivingbackinmeaningfulways.”
TheDunesGolf &WinterClub
ProudChamberMembersince1996
30 Yearsof Membership
WheretheGameMeetsCommunity:TheDunes
GolfandWinterClub
Setagainstthenaturalbeautyofthe PeaceRegion, TheDunesGolfand WinterClubhasearnedits reputationasnorthernAlberta’s premiergolfcourse.This18hole publiccourseisknownforbeingas picturesqueasitischallenging, welcomingplayersofallskilllevels totesttheirgamewhileenjoyingthe surroundinglandscape.Afteraround ofgolf,guestsareinvitedtorelaxat TheMastersLoungeorunwindon
oneoftwoscenicdecksthat overlookthecourse.
ForthreedecadesasaChamber member,TheDuneshascontinuedto strengthenitstieswithinthelocal businesscommunity.Chamber involvementhasprovided opportunitiestointroducetheclub tolocallyownedandoperated businesses,buildnewrelationships, anddeepenlongstanding February, 2026
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Oneoftheclub’sproudest achievementsisitsroleingrowing thegameofgolfacrossthePeace Region.For35years,TheDuneshas alsoservedasatrustedemployerfor youngstudentspursuingtheir education,providingvaluablework experienceandmentorshipalong theway.Communityinvolvement remainscentraltoitsidentity.The clubhasproudlyhostednumerous non-for-profitorganizationsand regionaleventsincluding:Ronald McDonaldHouse,ArchieHarvey, ReadingUniversity,BigBrothersBig Sisters,TheStormAssociation, ChamberofCommerce,Friendsof Rotary,HomeBuilders,theProvincial HighSchoolTournamentandmost recently,theSpecialOlympics.
Throughsport,hospitality,and communitysupport,TheDunesGolf andWinterClubcontinuestobea placewhereconnectionsaremade bothonandoffthecourse.
“WeareespeciallyproudofourroleingrowingthegameofgolfinthePeaceRegionand beingatrustedemployerforyoungstudentsastheypursuetheireducation.Watchingthem developskillsandconfidencebothonandoffthecourseisincrediblyrewarding.” connections.Thosepartnerships havehelpedpositionTheDunesnot onlyasagolfdestination,butasa gatheringplaceforcorporate tournaments,networkingevents,and communitycelebrations.
BuiltonStrength
EquipmentThatGetstheJob Done
Fornearlythreedecades, Barda Equipmenthasbeensupplying themachinerythatkeepsAlberta working.AsthedealerforASV,a recognizedleaderinCompact TrackLoaders,andaproud provideroftheKIOTItractor lineup,BardaEquipmentdelivers reliableequipmentbackedby dependableservice.Withtwo branchesinAlberta,thecompany continuestogrowwhile
maintainingaclearfocuson qualitymachineryandlongterm customerrelationships.
ACultureofIntegrity
AtthecoreofBardaEquipmentis astrongbeliefinteamwork, cooperation,andrelationship building.Thecompany emphasizesthathonestyand integrityarefundamentalto success,bothwithintheirteam andintheirpartnershipswith customers.Whetherproviding compacttrackloaders,skidsteers, ortractors,BardaEquipment
fostersaculturewheretrustand accountabilityguideevery interaction.
GrowingThroughConnection
Throughitsinvolvementwiththe Chamber,BardaEquipmenthas builtmeaningfulrelationships andremainedactivewithinthe localbusinesscommunity. Participationineventssuchasthe PeaceRegionalEnergyShowhas providedvaluableopportunities toshowcaseproductsand connectdirectlywithcustomers andindustrypartners.The companyalsoextendsexclusive discountstofellowChamber
members,reinforcingits commitmenttocollaborationand localsupport.
PrideinPeopleandCommunity
AsBardaEquipmentapproaches its29thyearinbusiness,thereis noshortageofproudmilestones. Thecompanyisespeciallyproud ofitsmanagementandstaffand gratefultocustomersforearning multipleTopDealerawardsover theyears.Community involvementremainsimportantto bothstaffandownership,with ongoingsupportforlocal initiativesandprojectsthat strengthentheregiontheyserve.
“Weareextremelyproudofourmanagementandstaffandthankfulto ourcustomersforseveralyearsofTopDealerawards.”
Formorethan65years, Farm CreditCanadahasbeendedicated exclusivelytoonesector: agricultureandfood.AsCanada’s onlylender100percentinvested intheindustry,FCCprovides financing,advisoryservices,and businessknowledgetofarmers, agribusinesses,andfood companiesacrossthecountry.In thePeaceCountry,FCCserves clientsthroughofficesinGrande Prairie,DawsonCreek,LaCrete, andFalher,supportedbyateam of25localstaffcommittedto helpingproducersgrow,adapt, andplanconfidentlyforthe future.
Overthepast15years,FCC’srole intheregionhasevolvedbeyond traditionallending.Asagriculture hasbecomemorediversifiedand businessfocused,FCChas expandeditssupporttoinclude transitionplanning,management resources,andadvisory workshopsdesignedto strengthenleadershipand
InvestedinAgriculture,RootedinCommunity
decisionmaking.Frominperson learningeventstoonline programssuchasfinancial managementcoursesandFCC Launch,theorganization continuestogrowalongside producersandagrelated businessesnavigatingscale, productivity,andgenerational change.
Chambermembershiphas strengthenedFCC’sabilityto connectandcollaboratewith partnerswhoshareacommitment toregionalgrowth.Those relationshipshelpadvanceshared goalsaroundruraldevelopment andeconomicsustainability.
AmongFCC’sproudestmilestones arethefarmfamiliesand agribusinessesithassupported throughexpansionand succession.Asalongtime sponsoroftheCountyofGrande Prairie’sFarmFamilyoftheYear Award,FCCcelebratesthe resilience,innovation,and leadershipthatdefineagriculture inthePeaceCountry.Through communityinvestment,youth programming,andfoodsecurity initiatives,FCCcontinuesto supportstrongfarmsandstrong communities.
“Strongagricultureisbuilton strong,healthycommunities,and weareproudtoinvestinthe families,youth,andrural infrastructurethatensureavibrant futureforthePeaceCountry.”
ProudChamber Membersince2016
CleanEnergy,BuiltLocal EmpowerEnergyCorpisalocally ownedsolarcontractorserving residential,commercial,agricultural, andmunicipalcustomersacross AlbertaandNortheastB.C.Delivering turnkeysolarprojectsfromdesign andpermittingtoinstallationand ongoingsupport,thecompanymakes cleanenergypracticalandcost effectiveforPeaceCountryfamilies andbusinesses.Justasimportantly, EmpowerEnergykeepsexpertiseand skilledjobsintheregion.
GrowthThroughInnovationand Partnership
SincejoiningtheChamber,Empower Energyhasgrownfromasmallstart upintoNorthernAlberta’sleading solarprovider.Overthepastdecade, theteamhascompletedmorethan 500installations,nowoffsetting millionsofkilowatthoursannually andcontributingtoregionalenergy resilience.Chambermembershiphas increasedvisibility,strengthened partnerships,andhelpedthe companystayinformedonregulatory updatesandfundingprogramsthat benefitcustomers.
Members r hip
InvestinginCommunityandCapacity EmpowerEnergytakespridein supportingrenewableadoptionat scale,particularlycommercialand agriculturalprojectsthatreduce operatingcostsandimproveenergy independence.Community involvementiscentraltothe company’sculture,fromsupporting youthsportsandlocalnonprofitsto trainingnewinstallersand electricians,buildinglongtermsolar capacitywithintheregion.
“Ourgoalistomakecleanenergyeasy, attainable,andcosteffectiveforPeace Countryfamiliesandbusinesseswhile keepingexpertiseandjobsintheregion.”
Chamber
CONNECTION|MILESTONEEDITION
BuiltonYearsofCommitment
Milestonesrepresentmorethantime—theyreflect leadership,resilience,andthepowerofstayingconnected. Thelong-standinginvolvementofourmembershelps shapeaChamberthatiscollaborative,forward-looking, androotedincommunity.Together,wecontinuebuildinga strongbusinessnetworkthatsupportsgrowth, opportunity,andsuccessacrossourregion.
