BUSINESS RESOURCES

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BUSINESS RESOURCES

Residents of Grande Prairie have long proven themselves as resourceful and entrepreneurial. The innovative nature of the community has helped to develop a network of resources to support the entrepreneurial pursuits, and business development that is common in the city.

SHELL LIVEWIRE

Community Futures Grande Prairie and Shell Canada are partnering to bring Shell LiveWIRE to Canada. Shell LiveWIRE supports indigenous entrepreneurs who are looking to start or grow their own business and bringing their business plan to life. The program also offers financing as well as mentorship and access to resources.

Shell LiveWIRE is an enterprise development program with a vision to bring positive social impacts to communities, contributing to local business development, job creation and innovative social and economic solutions. livewire.shell.ca

CENTRE 2000

Centre 2000 is located on the outer edge of Muskoseepi Park and serves as a “one-stop information shop” for tourists of Grande Prairie and surrounding area as well as a place for special events and meetings. The building is home to the Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce, Invest Grande Prairie, the Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association, United Way, and the Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta. cityofgp.com/centre2000 | 780-513-0240

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COMMUNITY FUTURES GRANDE PRAIRIE & REGION

The Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region office is a community driven, non-profit organization that provides a wide range of small business services and business management tools for people looking to start, expand, franchise, or sell a business. grandeprairie.albertacf.com | 780-814-5340

GRANDE PRAIRIE & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Chamber of Commerce connects business by creating opportunities for networking, business promotion, advocacy, and policy development. The Chamber makes services accessible to businesses of all sizes, types, and industries. The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce is the third largest in Alberta. grandeprairiechamber.com | 780-532-5340

BUSINESS LINK

Business Link is a social enterprise that helps entrepreneurs navigate the steps toward starting their own businesses. They can help with one-on-one support and guidance, market research, access to experts, training, networking opportunities, and specialized support for Indigenous and immigrant entrepreneurs. businesslink.ca | 1-800-272-9675

GPRIN

Grande Prairie Regional Innovation Network, GPRIN is the Peace Region innovation network that provides innovators and entrepreneurs with the resources, knowledge and connections they need to launch and move their ideas into the marketplace. gprin.ca | 780-814-5340