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Much has been written about the disruptions of COVID-19 on every line of business. In the realm of economic development, this has included a recommitment to retention and expansion programs, touting quality of life to capture the influx of remote workers, a rush to virtual site tours, and many othe...Continue Reading

The $37-million annual agreement will see the organization prioritize agriculture research projects that reflect the needs of farmers and ranchers in Alberta. RDAR has also finalized its initial research priorities and will release a targeted call for proposals. “Alberta’s farmers and ranchers told us that they wanted to direct research priorities &ndash...Continue Reading

Telus brings 5G network to Spruce Grove. Spruce Grove residents can now access the latest and greatest wireless phone standards if they are customers of Telus Communications Inc. The Vancouver-based device provider and carrier announced in a press release Sept. 23 that their 5G network – which refers to th...Continue Reading

GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA  Are you a Canadian company that is interested in boosting your online presence to reach new customers via social media? The Trade Commissioner Service E-Commerce Series is hosting a Webinar with Facebook and Instagram to support Canadian companies by helping them to develop e-commerce strategies, as wel...Continue Reading

Starting March 11, 2020, when the pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a global pandemic, we quickly experienced a flurry of events thereafter, witnessing drastic changes not only take place on a worldwide scale but also in our own personal lives at home and in business as we had t...Continue Reading

CITY OF SPRUCE GROVE  As of October 13, City Council has approved the members of the revamped Economic Development and Advisory Committee (EDAC). EDAC provides recommendations and advice to City Council on economic and business development issues affecting the larger community. To take a look at our newest members, clic...Continue Reading

The grain elevator which helped shape the city of Spruce Grove has been named a provincial historical resource. Built in 1958 the Alberta Wheat Pool grain elevator served as a cornerstone for growth in the community until it was decommissioned and set for demolition in 1995. The Spruce Grove and Distric...Continue Reading

The Youth Entrepreneurs Training Initiative [YETI] has given William Bundt and Naomi Lenkenhoff the skills they need for tomorrow’s jobs. This was the key takeaway from the Stony Plain and Spruce Grove resident’s remarks once they were recognized as high achievers after participating in the summer program that provides $1,000 for budding businessme...Continue Reading

Growing up, Gillian McKercher was fascinated with film. Every week as a kid, she’d track down the latest review by Roger Ebert. Later, she’d pour over editions of US Weekly and Empire. It was a film camp run by the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers (CSIF) that helped transform McKercher’s love of movies int...Continue Reading

How would you characterize Canada’s international economic, business and innovation brand? What are our competitive advantages, and how can we improve?  Whether the Canadian brand is viewed as positive or negative depends on the investor. Canada has a very strong economic performance—I was just reading over the last year that w...Continue Reading

With the morning air a bit crisper, the sun setting earlier and the leaves falling to the ground, we are reminded that the holiday season is quickly approaching. For businesses, this means it's time to start planning the time-honored year-end company party. However, amid a global pandemic, party objectives and safet...Continue Reading

EDMONTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE  The Edmonton Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) prepares businesses by helping them to reach their global potential by providing small to medium-sized enterprises with access to industry experts to develop and execute a personalized market-entry export plan. Learn more.Continue Reading

ALBERTA GOVERNMENT  A new and free online resource that will enable the Provinces Screen-based industry workforce, vendors, locations and support service companies to showcase their skills and services to domestic, national, and international Screen-based industry representatives. Register here.Continue Reading

ALBERTA GOVERNMENT  A new plan is being developed for the purpose of diversifying and growing Alberta’s natural gas industry, which will position the province as a post-pandemic powerhouse for responsible energy development. Read more.Continue Reading

We understand that realtors are busy and have made it possible to save time when searching for properties in Spruce Grove. Our FREE real estate search tools allow you to search for properties and land for sale or lease in the area. Virtual tours, 3D views, a map view an...Continue Reading

Spruce Grove residents can now access the latest and greatest wireless phone standards if they are customers of Telus Communications Inc. The Vancouver-based device provider and carrier announced in a press release Sept. 23 that their 5G network – which refers to the latest cycle of technology for cellular devices tha...Continue Reading

Foreign direct investment is a critical component of the Canadian economy, creating jobs, adding to the GDP and strengthening our innovation ecosystem. Multinational companies and foreign investors consider a number of important qualities when looking to invest in Canada, including sound infrastructure and logistics, a stable political environment and ...Continue Reading

If you need information on properties in Spruce Grove, our FREE real estate tools are the solution. The City of Spruce Grove Economic & Business Development has created a website with property listing and GIS tools that allow you to search for commercial properties in our area, and then t...Continue Reading

Effective hiring and retention practices are key to effective leadership. The reality is that managers that hire well and that are able to keep talented employees produce better results. Replacing employees is time-consuming, expensive, and disruptive. Plus, when an employee leaves, it can impact the entire team and cause a rippl...Continue Reading

Neo Financial, the new Canadian FinTech startup focused on challenging the status quo in banking, has begun rolling out its services in Western Canada. Neo Financial is a Prairies-based startup created by SkipTheDishes founders Andrew Chau and Jeff Adamson, alongside Kris Read. It is the newest challenger bank entrant into the Canadia...Continue Reading

Spruce Grove commercial real estate for sale or lease offers businesses the opportunity to serve a large market from a convenient and strategically positioned location. The question is how to find the right property for your business or investment. We have the answer - use our FREE commercial real estat...Continue Reading

Alberta’s parks are a key part of our economy, supporting opportunities and jobs in tourism, hospitality and services, making them an important part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan. Tax dollars will improve trails and pathways, as well as upgrade day-use areas and campgrounds across Alberta. “Alberta is blessed with some of th...Continue Reading

Entrepreneurship’s Importance to Canada’s Economy  Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of the Canadian economy and often we refer to these types of companies as SME’s, which are companies under 500 employees. They represent 99% of all Canadian companies; they represent 90% of all jobs in the private sector; and SME’s accounted fo...Continue Reading

Commercial properties for lease in Spruce Grove are easy to find using our real estate search tools. The City of Spruce Grove Economic & Business Development office has prepared online real estate listing and search tools that provide more information than realtors typically have on a real estate listing site...Continue Reading