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Productivity Improvement Project
Do you want to increase profits and production capacity while reducing waste?
The Productivity Improvement Project has launched this year’s program for supporting assessments and coaching in the areas of: Automation/Equipment; Process Improvement; Lean Principles.
Support is available for qualified agri-processors to cover: 100% of initial assessment; 80% of in-depth automation assessment; 80% of lean coaching.
There is limited space, so act now!
For more information, contact an ARD Development Officer or Nicola Stevens, Project Lead, at 403- 948-8511
Employee Retention
If employee turnover is an issue for your company, or you wish to develop or improve your current retention plans, please contact Scott Dundas at 403-340-5369.
Upcoming Events
12 Steps of Succession Planning Workshop
May 20- Grande Prairie, AB
June 3-Stony Plain, AB
June 17- Strathmore, AB
June 24-Taber/ Lethbridge, AB
A full day workshop geared to business owners from all disciplines who seek to deepen their understanding of family business strategies on how to begin the succession planning process.
For information, contact Judy Manning at 780-672-0376 or judy.manning@ualberta.ca
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Productivity Alberta
ProductivityAlberta.ca is the place for tools, resources, and services that will help improve your business and employee productivity to enhance the bottom line. Productivity Alberta offers on-line assessment tools, information on leading productivity practices and access to experts and advisors.
Alberta Food Processors Association - AFPA
Annual General Meeting & 9th Annual Industry Builder Award
June 16-Marriott River Cree, Edmonton, AB
The Industry Builder Award is honouring Barry Mehr, former Deputy Minister of Alberta Agriculture, Food & Rural Development. To register, contact Melody at 403-201-3657 x. 21 or download the registration form at http://www.afpa.com/notesatt/00553-1.pdf
AFPA’s Golf Classic
June 17- Cougar Creek Golf Resort
For more information contact Melody at 403-201-3657 Ext.21 or download the registration form at http://www.afpa.com/notesatt/00550-1.pdf
New Partners: New Possibilities
Partnering with Hutterite Colonies could potentially eliminate labor shortages for companies in the future. AFPA is offering practical steps for partnerships between food processors and Hutterites.
For more information contact Janet Henderson 403-201-1044 ext 22 or go to www.afpa.com/hr.
Alberta Made Kiosk’s Study
AFPA will be engaging in a feasibility study to determine the "appetite" for a retail storefront or kiosk in Calgary or Edmonton in a high traffic zone. This will give members the opportunity to sell their ‘made in Alberta’ products and increase the profile of the food and beverage processing industry in Alberta.
For more information contact Janet Henderson 403-201-1044 ext 22 or go to www.afpa.com/hr.
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Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
(Dial 310-0000 for toll-free access)
Alberta-Ag-Info Centre 310-FARM
Crop Business Development Branch – 403-340-5322
Livestock Business Development Branch - 403-556-4321
Local/ Domestic Market Expansion Branch - 780-968-3510
Processing Industry Business Development Branch - 403-340-7625
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