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Heavy Metal Place - Now Open!
May 28 2025Heavy Metal Place officially opened on May 10 at 50 Westwind Drive in Spruce Grove! Over 4,000 people attended to celebrate the City’s new state-of-the-art, multi-purpose recreation and culture centre.Heavy Metal Place features two NHL-size ice surfaces, a versatile Black Box Theatre, a full-service branch of the Spruce Grove Public...
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ERINnovation Meet-Up in Spruce Grove
May 27 2025The City of Spruce Grove and Edmonton Regional Innovation Network are co-hosting the ERINnovation Meet-Up with Spruce Grove event on June 11 at the Border Paving Athletic Centre. This event features local entrepreneurs, service providers, and networking opportunities to help grow the innovation ecosystem beyond city limits. Seating is limited,...
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Finding Success - Now Available!
May 26 2025Spruce Grove's Finding Success profile is back with a whole new look! Go behind the scenes with 18 industrial businesses and see what they have to say about finding success in Spruce Grove. For printed copies, please contact us at invest@sprucegrove.org.Learn about our business community and quality of life. These award-winning brochures help...
Nominate a business for an award!
May 25 2025Employer of the Year AwardWould you like to recognize your employer for their excellence in leadership and creating a positive workplace?Nominate a Spruce Grove business for the Employer of the Year Award, which will be presented for the first time at the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Business...
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Spruce Grove's newest business, Jason M Kennedy Professional Corporation, is officially open!Location108, 323 McLeod Ave, Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 0J6AboutJason M Kennedy Professional Corporation offers professional and personalized tax, accounting, and financial services to individuals and businesses in Spruce Grove and surrounding areas.Visit jmkprofcorp.com for more information.
Bird has returned!
May 23 2025Bird Canada's popular shared micro-mobility program is back in Spruce Grove for its third year, bringing convenient and eco-friendly transportation options to the community. This year, we’re excited to introduce e-bikes, offering residents an additional sustainable way to explore the city.For the first time, e-scooters and e-bikes are available in...
On May 22, entrepreneurs attended their first workshop, Monsters Under the Bed: Identifying Fears, to help identify and confront their fears about starting or growing their business. In the coming months, entrepreneurs will continue to attend in-person workshops, complete online learning, and work with their mentors on their business plan. If you...
Summer at the Centre Night 2025 Markets
May 21 2025The City Centre Business Association (CCBA)'s Summer at the Centre 2025 Night Markets are back, promising 4 unforgettable evenings of live entertainment, shopping, and food in Spruce Grove’s City Centre on July 5 & 19 and August 2 & 16. With over 10,000+ attendees expected, vendor and sponsor applications are...
The 2025 SMARTstart Cohort is Here!
May 14 2025On May 9, the City of Spruce Grove hosted a SMARTstart welcome launch kick-off event with the new 2025 cohort! During this event, the entrepreneurs participated in a speed-connecting session with the mentors. In the coming weeks, entrepreneurs and mentors will be paired together based on common goals and skills. We are...
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Sunset Motors - Now Open!
May 14 2025Spruce Grove's newest business, Sunset Motors, is officially open!Location128 First Avenue E, Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 2Z8AboutSunset Motors is a local and family-owned car dealership that is a go-to destination for automotive needs such as buying, selling, trading, and financing a wide selection of quality vehicles. Visit their Facebook page for...
Plato's Closet - Now Open!
Apr 30 2025Spruce Grove's newest business, Plato's Closet, is officially open!Location140 St Matthews Avenue, Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 4P9AboutPlato's Closet is a locally owned and operated thrift store that sells affordable and gently-used clothes, shoes, and accessories for teenagers and young adults.Visit platoscloset.com/locations/spruce-grove-ab for more information.
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ChcKen - Now Open!
Apr 23 2025Spruce Grove's newest business, ChcKen, is officially open!Location240 St Matthews Avenue, Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 3B1AboutChcKen has opened in the Super 8 by Wyndham hotel. The menu features fried chicken, sandwiches, fingers, wings, wraps, and a variety of kids meals, side items, soups, and desserts.Visit their Facebook page for more...
Heavy Metal Place Grand Opening
Apr 23 2025The grand opening of Heavy Metal Place is Saturday, May 10 and you're invited! Join us for an official ribbon cutting at 2 p.m., then head inside for free public skating (bring your skates and helmet!), facility tours, live entertainment, cake, Pop-Up Playground games, and more! Follow the signs to...
The City of Spruce Grove and Technology Alberta are hosting one of their FREE monthly Friendly Fridays in Spruce Grove!Date and time Friday, April 4 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PMLocation Elks Social Hall at 400 Diamond Avenue, Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 4C8Who is this event for?The Innovation community, tech companies, small...
SMARTstart - In-Person Information Session
Mar 6 2025The City of Spruce Grove and the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce are hosting a free in-person information session about the newly launched SMARTstart Program for those that are a new business or an early-stage business owner, as well as for those that are interested in becoming a mentor.Who...
Silky Milky Nail Salon - Now Open!
Mar 1 2025Spruce Grove's newest business, Silky Milky Nails & Spa, is officially open!Location3 Ballpark way, Spruce Grove, Alberta T7Z 4C2AboutSilky Milky Nails & Spa provides a luxurious atmosphere for manicures, pedicures, waxing, and aesthetics. They offer relaxed elegance, flawless details, and personalized care in a welcoming space.Visit silkymilky.ca for more information.
SMARTstart - In-Person Information Session
Feb 24 2025The City of Spruce Grove and the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce are hosting a free in-person information session about the newly launched SMARTstart Program for those that are a new business or an early-stage business owner, as well as for those that are interested in becoming a mentor.Who...
Denny's - Now Open!
Feb 20 2025Spruce Grove's newest business, Denny's, is officially open!Location100 Jennifer Heil Way, Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 4R3AboutDenny's dishes specials such as Bennies, Signature Slams, and sizzlin' skillets. They are open from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM, serving all day breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night favourites.Visit dennys.ca/restaurant/alberta/spruce-grove for more information.
Macao Imperial Tea - Now Open!
Feb 18 2025Spruce Grove's newest business, Macao Imperial Tea, is officially open!Location187 Hwy 16A #103, Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 4P9AboutMacao Imperial Tea is a bubble tea shop that combines the majestic flavors of Asian and Western fusions in a wide array of dessert drink series and delicious dessert snacks.Visit macaosprucegrove.ca for more...
Are you one of the following?A new businessAn early-stage business looking to growAn established business looking to scale-upA business mentor that wants to give back to the communityJoin us for one of the three following virtual information sessions to learn all about the SMARTstart program and how it can help...
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The City of Spruce Grove is a launching a new program, SMARTstart, for entrepreneurs in the community! We are fortunate to announce this program’s involvement in our community. SMARTstart is an entrepreneurial training program offering tools, mentorship and business planning. It is all about providing real-world business skills and access to...
2025 State of the Region
Feb 2 2025The Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2025 State of the Region event!Date & time:Thursday, March 20 from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PMLocation: Heritage Park Hall at 5100 41 Avenue in Stony PlainAbout: Join for an unforgettable evening at the annual "State of the Region" event! Get exclusive insights...
CCBA Summer Markets - Applications are Open!
Jan 31 2025The City Centre Business Association (CCBA) has opened applications for their 2025 Summer at the Centre summer markets. Vendors can apply and fill out an application form for these events by visiting sprucegrovecitycentre.org/summer-market/2025.
Building Permit Values and Housing Starts - 2024
Jan 30 2025Record Year in Building Permit ValuesSpruce Grove set a new record in 2024 for its total building permit values at $310,869,279 - making it the largest building permit value in Spruce Grove history.Impressive Growth with Housing StartsSpruce Grove continues to lead the region in housing starts, other than the City...