Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region

08/05/2026

🚀 Empowrise applications are open!

Supporting BIPOC entrepreneurs with the resources and connections to grow their businesses.

📅 Deadline: September 15. Apply today at https://www.empowrise.ca/

07/30/2026

🍁 In observance of Heritage Day, the office will be closed on Monday, August 3.

We encourage everyone to enjoy the long weekend and take time to celebrate the people, cultures, and stories that help make our communities strong.

07/30/2026

🚀 Every great business starts with a plan. Join our Business Plan Basics workshop and take the first step toward your business goals.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/community-futures-grande-prairie-region-16762310530

07/27/2026

🌟 Got a business idea? Let us help you bring it to life! This August, join our online workshops on Business Plan Basics and the Business Model Canvas. Gain valuable knowledge, explore your ideas, and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/community-futures-grande-prairie-region-16762310530

07/20/2026

Developed by Community Futures🍃 staff from across Alberta, Launch Pad is a suite of online courses 💻 that has been created from the bottom up with our clients in mind. These courses are practical, approachable, and filled with must-have business knowledge.

To learn more, contact us at [email protected]

07/15/2026

Thousands of census employees across the country are helping collect data that are vital to improving the lives of Canadians. These are your family, friends or neighbours making a difference for your community.

If you haven't completed your questionnaire yet and we follow up with you, here’s how to recognize official census communications:

📩 Reminder letters will be sent by mail or delivered in person, which will contain a secure access code to complete the census questionnaire online.

🪪 In person follow-ups will be conducted by employees with an identification card.

📱 Text message reminders may also be sent from the text message short code number 236732.

📞 If a follow-up phone call to a household is needed, the census employees will identify themselves clearly.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/mmFu50Z4jXy.

07/15/2026

Resources, mentorship, and tools for every stage of business.

07/14/2026

EmpowRise is a fully funded entrepreneurship program supporting BIPOC entrepreneurs across Alberta through practical business training, mentorship, coaching, and meaningful community connections.

In this short introduction, EmpowRise Program Director Barry Yaehne and Executive Director Holly Sorgen share the vision behind the program and how it helps aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs build their skills, confidence, and networks.

Delivered virtually by Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region, EmpowRise brings together entrepreneurs, mentors, trainers, and community partners from across Alberta.

Learn more about EmpowRise and explore the program.
www.empowrise.ca

07/14/2026

Register now! There are still spots left!

07/10/2026

Love our community!

🍋 From a lemonade stand to a cheque presentation, your region showed up in the sweetest way!

We are so proud to share the impact of this year's Lemonade Day, and to recognize the incredible young entrepreneurs who chose to set up at your Foundation's Sweet Spot and give back through their hard work.

Thanks to their dedication, and the generosity of everyone who stopped by for a cup, $200 was donated to your Ken Sargent House through this initiative. That is real money from young hands doing real good. 🍋💛

To every young entrepreneur who participated: you did not just run a business. You invested in your region. And that is something to be truly proud of.

Thank you to Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region for partnering with us to make Lemonade Day possible in your region.