Growing the North
Growing the North is an annual economic development conference organized and hosted by a group of partners including the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce, City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, Municipal District of Greenview, Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region, Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association, Innovate Northwest, Farm Credit Canada, Northwestern Polytechnic, and Grande Prairie Friendship Centre.
Since its inception in 2010, Growing the North has been helping elected officials and entrepreneurs explore economic development opportunities and examine innovation in our region. Growing the North offers attendees valuable information on a variety of issues; a mix of informative speakers covering various topics; and a platform for networking with municipal leaders and businesspeople from many communities throughout northwestern Alberta and beyond. Today's connections are tomorrow's opportunities!
Growing the North supports the Dan Pearcy Student Award Fund through the Northwestern Alberta Foundation, providing a student award to a resident of Northwestern Alberta enrolled in a post-secondary health studies program, with preference given to those attending institutions in Northern Alberta. For more information on the fund, email support@nafgives.com.
CONFERENCE VENUE
Growing the North takes place at Evergreen Park in the County of Grande Prairie. The TARA Centre is the park's convention and exhibition facility. The conference uses Halls B, C and D for the Main Meeting area, daily lunch buffet and networking break snacks. The Grand Hallway plays host to our Tuesday opening mixer and provides access to the meeting rooms for our breakout sessions. The foyer is used for registration and the Taste of the Peace Local Market. For more information including directions please visit www.evergreenpark.ca.
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