The Business Visitation Program is being highlighted as the City of Grande Prairie, and Invest Grande Prairie marks Small Business Week.
According to the municipality, the program is designed for businesses to build a connection with the community and, in turn, helps the city keep an eye on the local economy and create relationships with local businesses. The program is said to help the Invest Grande Prairie Team serve those in the business community.
“This includes monitoring their needs, recommending improvements to City services and creating connections between businesses and valuable resources.”
To start Small Business Week, city council members, including the mayor and members of Invest Grande Prairie, did a walkabout of businesses in Grande Prairie. During the walk, the municipal leaders and city team went door to door, visiting various small businesses and sharing information with owners and employees on the different programs offered in the city, including the Business Visitation Program.
Mayor Jackie Clayton says the programs show a commitment from Grande Prairie city council to grow local businesses along with the economy.
“We believe that Small Business Week is a perfect time to highlight the crucial role that small businesses play in Grande Prairie’s economic landscape.”