County of Grande Prairie / City of Grande Prairie / Municipal Dist. of Greenview

May 13-15, 2024 

The County of Grande Prairie is a key driver of Alberta’s growing economy. Our region’s economy is diverse and thriving, we lead with a strong energy sector, supplemented by significant contributions from agriculture, forestry, commerce, and tourism. The County’s trade area is home to over 300,000 people, who are on average younger and higher paid then anywhere else in Canada.

The County of Grande Prairie region blends the allure of small-town charm with the conveniences of metropolitan life. We have a significant trading area with major retailers, Northwestern Polytechnic, a premier institution for post-secondary education and direct air connectivity to Calgary and Edmonton. Our new regional hospital and world class recreational and cultural offerings, such as the acclaimed dinosaur museum, underscore our commitment to investing in our community’s high quality of life.

Collaboration is key in the County of Grande Prairie. We work closely with neighbouring municipalities to fortify our shared economic future. Our focus on business attraction, retention, and expansion, coupled with an emphasis on promoting investment and forging collaborative partnerships, underpins our role in sustaining Alberta’s economic growth. Our Certified Site program exemplifies our proactive stance in economic development, ensuring that industrial properties are development-ready, thereby streamlining the investment process, reducing risk, and boosting investor confidence.

The County of Grande Prairie is a cornerstone of Alberta’s economic prosperity. Our region’s economic vitality is evident in its forward-thinking application of technology on our flourishing farms, well-managed forests, and responsible energy exploration. The boundless opportunities here make the County of Grande Prairie an attractive destination for investors, firmly establishing us as a vital contributor to Alberta’s ongoing economic success.

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Our Site Selectors shared their insights on the latest trends and best practices, and provided you with information you need to make informed decisions about your economic development efforts.

Accommodations

SiteLink will be Hosted at IHG Holiday Inn & Suites at 9816 107th Street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada T8V 8E7.

Special SiteLink Attendees can receive a rate of $149.00 CAN per night (plus applicable taxes & fees).

Please ask for SITELINK FORUM RATE!

Call 780-402-6886

Complementary Event

Elevate your event experience with our Complementary Events-a curated collection of immersive gatherings designed to complement and enhance your special occasions.  The Escape Room Adventure is paired with the a tasting at the Brewery. The Historical Museum Tour is also paired with the tasting at the Brewery.

Axe Throwing & Brewery

Golf

Museum & Brewery

Brewery

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Event Agenda

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Monday, May 13, 2024

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Registration Open: Lobby of the Holiday Inn & Suites-Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada: (9816 107 Street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada T8V 8E7)

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Opening Reception: (Suite C, Holiday Inn & Suites)

7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Exclusive Sponsorship Dinner-Only with the Site Selectors: (To be Announced at Registration)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast: Holiday Inn & Suites, Suite C, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada: (9816 107 Street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada T8V 8E7)

8:00 – 8:15 a.m.

Welcome: Mr. Paige Webster, President, Webster Global Site Selectors and Local Dignitaries

8:15 – 8:45 a.m.

Paige Webster, Webster Global Site Selectors

8:45 – 9:00 a.m.

SiteLink Forum Break

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Lew Mollenkamp, President, ACLS

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Jeffrey Reed, Evergreen Advisors

10:00 – 10:15 a.m.

SiteLink Break

10:15 – 10:45 a.m.

Barry Albrecht, SLS 

10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

Grab shoes, golf clubs, and your box lunch for fun events.

11:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m.

SiteLink Recreation Activities: (Box Lunch included) unique to SiteLink, this is the time for you to unwind and join your peers in unique recreation options including. You will enjoy the activities we have planned for you and expand your network at the same time.

6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Dinner with Keynote Panel: Holiday Inn & Suites, Suite B.

Moderator: Travis Toews

Panel: Rhonda Side, Cord Spero, Abe Neufeld & Scott Pravitz

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

7:30 – 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast: Holiday Inn & Suites, Suite C-Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada: (9816 107 Street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada T8V 8E7)

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.

Craig Hughes, HRH Community Partners

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

SiteLink Break

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Jeffrey Garza-Walker, NAI Phoenix

9:30 – 10:45 a.m.

David Gaines, Goldstone Consulting Group

10:45 – 11:00 a.m.

Sitelink Break

11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Lunch and Round Table of Questions and Answers with all Site Selectors: Holiday Inn & Suites-Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada: (9816 107 Street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada T8V 8E

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