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CITY OF SPRUCE GROVE  The City of Spruce Grove has launched a Support Local campaign. As a community, it is important to shop locally and support the businesses surrounding us during these challenging, yet recovering times. Read more.Continue Reading

ALBERTA GOVERNMENT   The Government of Alberta launched the Bizconnect website, a resource to help businesses that are able to reopen in Stage One, to do so, while keeping staff and customers safe.  Alberta.ca/bizconnect includes a red tape reduction submission form to help you share your ideas with us on modernizing regulation...Continue Reading

ALBERTA GOVERNMENT  Eligible oil and gas service companies can apply for grant funding to do abandonment and reclamation work on oil and gas sites in Alberta.  Read more.Continue Reading

ALBERTA GOVERNMENT  The Workplace Guidance for Business Owners has been developed to support all business and sectors (excluding health care settings) in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among workers, volunteers and patrons.  Read more.Continue Reading

CMHC  Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses provides much needed relief for small businesses experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. Read more.Continue Reading

ALBERTA GOVERNMENT  Alberta’s safely staged COVID-19 relaunch will put Albertans’ safety first as we gradually reopen closed businesses and services and get people back to work.  Read more.Continue Reading

ALBERTA GOVERNMENT  If you, your company, or your organization has a product or service to offer, please submit your intent.  Read more... Continue Reading

ALBERTA GOVERNMENT   This event is targeting Alberta’s manufacturing sector and its innovators, many of whom are already coming up with creative solutions to produce personal protective equipment and other goods and materials that are needed now and in the future.  Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM MST Link: https://zoom.us/j/767110949?pwd=cG1zZmNMMHc4ZjFRQ1Vpait4aFhwQT09 Password...Continue Reading

THE STAR  A new ranking has placed Edmonton as the No. 1 city in Canada for youth to work in, beating out Vancouver and Toronto, the country’s busiest hubs, as well as Calgary.  The Urban Work Index, put together by RBC Future Launch and YouthfulCities, an initiative that aims to spark a conversatio...Continue Reading

GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA   An online survey is open until November 28 to give employees, employers, employer associations and members of the public an opportunity to provide input on employment rules that directly affect them. The survey includes questions on: group termination temporary layoff notices accrued vacation time on termination youth employment rules hours of wor...Continue Reading

Learn more about opportunities for businesses to participate in global trade missions, tradeshows, and conferences, in all sectors.   Why participate? Get introduced to the right people and connect with potential business partners and clients. Benefit from unparalleled exposure to doing business abroad by joining an upcoming trade mission or by participating in ...Continue Reading

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA  The Innovation Canada digital platform is the place to go to get a tailored list of everything that government can do for your business.Continue Reading

SPRUCE GROVE ECONOMIC & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  Congratulations to Amanda & Trevor owners of Wilhauk Beef Jerky - winners of Spruce Grove's 2019 Community Spirit Award!  Presented at the annual Spruce Grove Chamber Gala, the Community Spirit Award recogizes local businesses who go above and beyond to give back to th...Continue Reading

Alberta Economic Development, Trade and Tourism’s (EDTT) Asia Pacific branch is considering a mission to the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Asia 2020 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 24-27, 2020) in collaboration with the Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The main objective of the mission is to connect Alberta companies with potential customers...Continue Reading

Small business owners are often the unsung heroes of our economy. Join us in celebrating and encouraging our local entrepreneurs during the upcoming Small Business Week held from October 20 – 26.Continue Reading

ALBERTA VENTURE  Making the decision to start your own business can be a difficult one. After all, while startups may be fulfilling, they're also risky.  So what does it take to succeed?  Show me the tips!  Continue Reading

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA  The Government of Canada has made available $450 million through the Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative to help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses start up, scale up and access new markets. Continue Reading

EDMONTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE  The World Trade Centre in partnership with Edmonton Economic Development Corp. and the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce presents TAP - Canada's Trade Accelerator Program. TAP is a dynamic, hands-on six-week workshop for small to medium-sized enterprises, providing essential knowledge, resources and coaching to scale up, develop an...Continue Reading

THE BUSINESS LINK  Looking for opportunities to learn and connect with other entrepreneurs? Check out the Business Link website for upcoming events and webinars to learn from local experts, hear from Alberta’s small business owners and find out how the small business community can support you in your journeyContinue Reading

As part of City Centre revitalization in Spruce Grove, a City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan bylaw was developed and will go in front of Council on Monday, May 27th.Continue Reading

Calling all makers, artisans, producers and crafters in Alberta!   If you have a product that is made in Alberta, you may be eligible for the first Made in Alberta Awards. The awards celebrate the ingenuity, creativity and quality of Alberta products and entry is open now. Albertans love Alberta-made products, bu...Continue Reading