I hope everyone is enjoying our recent warm weather.  I am always amazed how spring brings a change of mood and hope for renewal.  Economic activity is no different.  With the recent downturn in Alberta’s economy businesses have been focused on the status quo.  Expansion plans that may have previously been in development were shelved in an effort to weather the storm.  Fortunately, we are starting to see signs of recovery and businesses looking to explore new opportunities.  Congratulations to Kim and Judy Redelback of Coronation Home Hardware on their announcement to expand their business.  Confidence in our region is growing.  Our major challenge is creating awareness with businesses outside our region and letting them know of the opportunities that are available.  Take those opportunities and our family-oriented lifestyle, with good recreation facilities and I believe we may have a winning formula. 
     In addition to direct economic development activities on behalf of our member communities, PEPS also provides training opportunities for business.  Last year we hosted Jeff Mowatt’s, “Customer Service Excellence” workshop with 77 participants.  This year we are planning to bring in a speaker as part of Small Business Week October 16-22nd.  I am proposing to bring in Donald Cooper of the Cooper Sporting Goods Chain.  We would start with a breakfast meeting workshop from approximately 7:30-11am, with Donald’s presentation “accelerate your business- management boot camp”.  In the afternoon, we would invite individual businesses to register for a one on one 30 minute consultation with Donald.  In the evening, we are suggesting either a roundtable discussion with Donald Cooper to address concerns relevant to every business, or provide an additional session addressing a different topic.  As business owners, managers and employees we need to hear from you.  Contact me and indicate whether this session may be of interest to you.  Do you have another speaker in mind that would provide information relevant to business?  Please take a moment to review our website and video library to become aware of opportunities in the region, and services that Paintearth Economic Partnership Society provides.  I want to hear from you.

Did you know that every month PEPS invites a business member to our meetings?  We use this approach to explore the challenges businesses face and create awareness of PEPS activities.  If you as a business owner wish to participate in one of meetings let me know at 403-882-3211 or 1-888-882-3156.  You can also respond by email at peps@paintearth.ab.ca .

 


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