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The Southeast Alberta Chamber Business News page has everything to offer from advocacy efforts, business news and resources, Chamber updates and stories, Alberta Chamber updates as well as Canadian Chamber updates. As a result the Chamber 'News' page also holds our weekly blog called 'the Voice' which is posted every Monday updating you with Advocacy, Local News, Economic impacts, Important funding and so much more all in one place. Subscribe today so you get 'the Voice' every Monday the second it comes out!
The Voice: April 22nd, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up Nominations Are Open For the 2024 Stars of Alberta Volunteer The Stars of Alberta Awards highlight and recognize volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to make a difference in the lives of Albertans. Two awards are given in each of the following categories: Youth (up to 24 years of age)…
The Voice: April 15th, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up Making Investing in Alberta Easier Alberta has launched a Site Selector Tool aimed at boosting the province as a prime business and investment destination. The tool offers comprehensive data to assist businesses and investors in making informed decisions regarding establishment or expansion in various communities across Alberta. Learn more. Alberta regional…
The Voice: April 8th, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up Building Alberta’s regional airport network Alberta’s government is investing $1.13 million to support the development of regional airports across the province. This investment will facilitate the growth of the province’s regional airport network, enabling the seamless movement of people and goods, and creating more opportunities for municipalities and local industry to…
The Voice: April 2nd, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up Prioritizing water Alberta’s government has chosen Hatch Ltd. to study the feasibility of building the Eyremore Dam on the Bow River. The project would be potentially located about 43 km downstream of the Bassano Dam, east of Brooks and Lake Newell. Hatch will begin the study immediately. The report is due…
The Voice: March 25th, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up ‘Tis the Season: Report a pot hole Did you know you can report potholes online at reportaproblem.medicinehat.ca? Simply start typing ‘pothole’ into the keyword box and select the pot hole option that pops up. You’ll need to add a few details (like the location) and once you submit, a service request…
The Voice: March 18th, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up Southeast Alberta Economic Opportunity Strategy The City of Medicine Hat initiated an application for the Northern & Regional Economic Development (NRED) grant in 2023 to develop a comprehensive, five-year regional economic development strategy. Upon approval of the application, the Southeast Alberta Regional Strategy Steering Committee was established. The committee comprises representatives…
The Voice: March 11th, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up March is Fraud Prevention Month In 2022, Alberta’s government launched CyberAlberta, bringing together cybersecurity professionals from organizations across the province with a goal to strengthen Alberta’s cybersecurity. This program invites membership from any public, private or non-profit organization operating in Alberta, and it focuses on sharing information and knowledge to help…
The Voice: March 4th, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up 2024 Trade Show was a success!! This past weekend, March 1st-3rd, was the 2024 Home & Leisure Trade Show and we had an AMAZING time!! Thank you to all our vendors and sponsors who made the weekend a great one, and we hope that all who came out to walk around…
The Voice: February 26th, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up Congratulations to Bow Island and Duchess on making the list of six rural communities named in Alberta to sign a housing deal $13.8 million will be allocated to support housing growth in six small towns and rural communities across the province through the federal housing accelerator fund. The benefited communities…
The Voice: February 20th, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up Elevate & Celebrate Black Excellence: Charting the Future for Black Entrepreneurs in Canada, Successful entrepreneurs and representatives from prominent Black business associations offered profound insights into their journeys, challenges and triumphs at a Canadian Chamber event earlier this month. Through their narratives, there was a deeper understanding of the systemic barriers…