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$5,000 Business Grant - Apply Now!
Jun 29 2020GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA Starting on June 29th, the Government of Alberta will allow small and medium-sized businesses, co-ops and non-profits that have 500 or fewer employees to apply for funding of up to $5,000 in order to help open doors and have employees return back to work. These funds will hel...
New Developments in Spruce Grove!
Jun 24 2020New developments are continuously occurring in Spruce Grove! More businesses are selecting to operate their business within our region. Due to the wide range of available property for new business owners, Spruce Grove continues to offer a variety of sites and buildings to choose from, whether it be for sale o...
Interested in Doing Business in China?
Jun 23 2020TusStar has developed a series of Canada-China Business Development Roadshow events that are designed to help both Canadian and Chinese companies to understand the market and connect with a wide range of partners and investors. To explore more about the Chinese/Canadian market and to view agenda dates, click here.
City Centre ARP Approved!
Jun 2 2020As part of City Centre revitalization in Spruce Grove, a City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan bylaw was approved by City Council on April 27th, 2020.
Support Local Campaign
May 28 2020CITY 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.
Alberta Biz Connect
May 13 2020ALBERTA 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...
Oil & Gas Site Rehabilitation Program
May 8 2020ALBERTA 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.
Workplace Guidance - COVID19
May 5 2020ALBERTA 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.
Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance
May 1 2020CMHC 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.
Alberta's Relaunch Plan
May 1 2020ALBERTA 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.
ALBERTA GOVERNMENT If you, your company, or your organization has a product or service to offer, please submit your intent. Read more...
Inviting Manufacturers to Virtual Tradeshow
Apr 7 2020ALBERTA 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
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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...
Online Survey - Employment Standards
Nov 21 2019GOVERNMENT 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...
Trade Missions, Shows & Expos
Nov 8 2019Learn 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 ...
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.
Congratulations Wilhauk Beef Jerky!
Nov 6 2019SPRUCE 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...
Trade Mission to Asia
Oct 30 2019Alberta 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...
Small Business Week
Oct 11 2019Small 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.
Business Start Up Tips
Oct 1 2019ALBERTA 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!
Helping SMEs
Aug 2 2019GOVERNMENT 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.
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA Need help exporting? Export Development Canada (EDC) committed $250 million over three years to provide financing and insurance solutions for women-owned and women-led businesses that are exporting or looking to begin exporting. To complement this commitment, EDC has announced a $50 million Women in Trade Investments Program t...
ALBERTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE & TOURISM has release a series of upcoming Alberta Missions to Greater China.
Export with Ease - TAP Program
Jun 12 2019EDMONTON 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...
