Welcome to the official website of the Walnut Grove Business Association (WGBA) which was established in the fall of 2009. The WGBA is a non-profit association comprised of local businesses located in Northwestern area of the Langley Township, a suburban community, with a population of approximately 23,500 residents, and over 700 businesses.
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NEWS

Thank you to all the volunteers that came out for the 2nd annual Walnut Grove Clean-Up day. And a big thank you to Buy Low, McDonald's, Norlang Auto and the Township for donating coffee & muffins, supplies for our barbeque lunch, and the tools we needed to clean up the streets of Walnut Grove.

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Family Day Festival Our Association is planning a big event on Saturday, June 23rd in cooperation with Sunrise Rotary at the Walnut Grove Senior Secondary Field & Track area. We are creating an annual Walnut Grove Family Day Festival that will be supported by and will showcase local Walnut Grove businesses. An important component is fundraising for children in need in our area, with proceeds being donated to the Langley School District Foundation to support things like hot lunch programs. We have a unique opportunity to partner with local schools to promote our event. As a WGBA member we are offering sponsorship and promotion opportunities to you first. Please see our attached list for details about how to become involved. While promoting Family Fun, we will be creating activities, promotions, and marketing pieces that will encourage local residents to get out and discover Walnut Grove businesses. You can join our group and help make this endeavor a big success! If you have goods and services to donate in-kind please contact Lara Holtby langleypaint@gmail.com Deadline for sponsorship applications is April 27 - we already have many business interested in the high profile advertising pieces. The event will be promoted on JR FM and in flyers to 5000 elementary school students, so businesses will gets lots of exposure. Sponsorship Cheques/payments should be sent to: Walnut Grove Business Association c/o 20020 96th Avenue Langley, BC V1M 4C3
2012 Circle Farm Tour May 7 2012 Tourism Langley is pleased to announce the launch of the 2012 Circle Farm Tour season. This self-guided experience provides a road map that directs visitors to a variety of specialty farm-gate vendors, markets, charming eateries, heritage sites, accommodation, and other special events. A total of 87 farm partners and sponsors participate in the program in the five participating communities (Abbotsford, Agassiz/Harrison Mills, Chilliwack, Langley and Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows). Brochures can be picked up from any Circle Farm Tour participant, sponsor, the Langley Visitor Centre 7888 200th Street, or visit www.circlefarmtour.com.	7th Annual Grand Prix Gala June 3,2012 The Langley School District Foundation is holding their 7th Annual Grand Prix Gala on Sunday, June 3 at Thunderbird Show Park. This is a fundraising event to support our District's math and numeracy programs. It is a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon watching the horse jumping competition, sipping on complementary wine and munching on gourmet hors d'oeuvres and delicious desserts in a beautiful country setting. Tickets are just $60 or a table of 8 for $400. price includes everything as well as chances to win great prizes and a silent auction. Contact Susan Cairns sCairns@sd35.bc.ca 604-532-1464 More Info	Gator's Den May 31,2012 The Walnut Grove Business Association has created an event which involves students, local businesses and the spirit of entrepreneurship. Five local banking institutions agreed to contribute prize money and judge the event. There will be three bursaries awarded: $600, $400, and $250. The WGSS Entrepreneur students are having a trade show on May 31st which will be capped off by a competition between 6 finalist chosen from those in the tradeshow. Before the event the five judges will review student business plans and observe their trade show display to help with their selection. Each student will have 10 minutes to make a pitch and answer questions from the judges, who will award the three prizes. Students also get to make valuable connections with local banking executives. Judges are: Sandeep S. Mann, Branch Manager Vancity Karen Johnson, Branch Manager Scotiabank Brian Gordon, Branch Manager, TD Canada Trust Wes MacDonald, Branch Manager, CIBC Michael Lamborn, VP & Investment Advisor, RBC Dominion Securities. WGBA Director Ron Knight and Business Teacher, Bruce Young have been a great catalyst for this event. Click here to read more...
Shop Walnut Grove Feb. 2012 We are offering a new advertising space to post your specials. The link will go directly to your ad or website. Contact Karen at (604) 888-8074 for more information.	Network with Us Mar. 2012 Did you know that with just 45 likes on our Facebook page, we are connecting with over 11,800 people. Link up with us to improve your Networking contacts.	TOL Activities and Links TOL Development Indicator - April 2012 TOL Economic Development Newsletter- Feb. 2012