NEW IN 2012!

Dreams Create the Future Website

In the fall of 2011, the Provost Economic Development Committee recognized that many businesses in The Provost Region were experiencing a labour shortage.
Our Committee sees it this way, there is so much opportunity in the region, we don't have enough people currently living here to take advantage of every opportunity!
The Provost Region needs more people!

This site was developed to assist businesses in attracting new employees and others who want to pursue their dreams!
The Committee hopes that these folks will become new residents, new families and new customers who make The Provost Region their new home!

The website is made up for four sections:

• Local Jobs
• The Provost Region
• Local Business Profiles
• Local Success Stories

Small Business Learning Sessions

The Fall 2012 season will begin on September 11 and run until December 12.

These Low cost and practical sessions are quick-to-learn and quick-to-use and can make a HUGE difference in the success of your business!

Experienced, professional presenters make their expertise available to you in these interactive Online Webinars.

Benefit from some of the best business training available in Canada, right here, in the comfort of Provost!

• Fall 2012 Small Business Learning Schedule
• Fall 2012 Community Partner Registration Guide

The Provost Economic Development Committee is very excited to bring you these tools so you can grow your business!

For A Full List of Sessions, More Information and To Register Contact:
EDO, Bert Roach – 780-753-2261 or email edo@townofprovost.ca

Sessions are provided by The Business Link of Alberta, a member of the Canada Business Network.

The Provost Economic Development Committee provides the following services and programs to the residents of The Provost Region as a public service.

• Referral to Federal, Provincial and other Economic Development Resources
• Local Market Information
• Best Practices Business Research
• Assistance with Business Permits and Licenses using the BizPaL program
• Assistance with Business Planning
• Identifying financing opportunities for new and expanding business

The Entrepreneur Development Program was launched in January of 2011 with the focus of developing entrepreneurs and innovators within The Provost Region and attracting existing entrepreneurs and innovators to the area. There are several components to the program:

• Telling Local Success Stories
• Engaging with local partners to identify possible innovators and entrepreneurs
• Developing an Innovators and Entrepreneurs Information Package
• Establishing (PIECE) Provost Innovators and Entrepreneurs Club for Everyone
• Creating an Entrepreneur’s Nook at the Town of Provost Library
• Working with home based business owners to hold a Business Expo
• Organizing “The Dreams Create The Future Evening” to inspire local residents

Each Friday morning at 8:10am, Talk of the Town airs on 93.7 Wayne FM.
This weekly program highlights new business openings, business milestones and non-profit local events in the Provost Region. If you miss the program on air, the most recent version is available at any time. http://www.waynefm.com/index.asp?mn=7&id=602&cc=15

In May of 2011, the Economic Development Committee, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and over 40 local businesses conducted a Community Survey. The results are listed here. (Please link back to results on main page)

The Provost Economic Development Committee has contracted the Provost & District Museum Society to operate a Visitor Information Centre. This facility is sanctioned by Travel Alberta as an official Visitor Information Centre, is located at the Museum grounds and is operated from May to September.

If you have any questions about Provost Economic Development,
contact EDO Bert Roach at 780-753-2261 or email edo@townofprovost.ca