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5 Day Solar Training Course
5 Day Solar Training Course Medicine Hat College, Hanna Learning Centre, the Town of Hanna and CWL Energy Management have partnered to offer this solar electric design and installation course in Hanna, Alberta, with the financial support of the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre’s Community Generation Capacity Building Program. PV101 is your gateway to a…
Nominate an Entrepreneur Today
In partnership with The Trade Commissioner Service and Sovereign Insurance, the CANIE Awards recognize excellence in Canadian innovation and entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs, innovators, and enterprise support organizations from across Canada will be celebrated at regional ceremonies this Spring and a Gala Finale later this year. Award Categories Entrepreneurship Awards | Awarded to individual entrepreneurs who have impacted…
New Funding for Startups to Hire Students
Venture for Canada is focused on injecting young energy into high growth sectors: accelerating the growth of Canadian youth, startups and small businesses through immersive learning opportunities. Opportunities for Employers Up to $7,000 in wage subsidies for each post-secondary student hired A Job Board and a Student Candidate Board if they don’t have a student…
Provincial Government to Review Continuing Care Legislation
Current continuing care legislation dates back to 1985 and includes six acts, six regulations and three standards. Currently, each stream of continuing care in Alberta – home care, supportive living and long-term care – is governed by its own legislation. In the coming months, Albertans and key stakeholders – including home care providers, facility operators…
Relief for Grain Farmers
A new grant program is now available to help grain farmers upgrade their grain handling systems. The Efficient Grain Dryer Program is funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership and will help cover costs for eligible grain dryer improvements. Applicants will be able to choose equipment that makes sense for the size and volume of their…
Information on Novel Coronavirus
About coronavirus Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some cause respiratory illness in people, ranging from mild common colds to severe illnesses. Others cause illness in animals. Novel coronaviruses are new strains of the virus that have not been previously identified in humans. However, this strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) does not appear to be…
Disaster Planning and Climate Resiliency Survey
The Canadian Chamber has joined the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE). Small and medium businesses (SMEs) are more vulnerable to natural and man-made hazards due to lack of resources, knowledge and planning. Small businesses are critical to communities as they are the drivers…
5 Minutes for Business: A Love Letter From Canada’s Future Leaders
“You have to have a diversity of viewpoints at the table to have an effective team.” President Barack Obama If you looked around the room at the Economic Club of Canada’s Future Skills: A Conversation with President Barack Obama event, you’d see a diverse crowd in age, race and gender. From students to young professionals…
Canadian Chamber Statement on Rail Service Disruption
Our President and CEO, Perrin Beatty sent a letter to the Minister of Transport Marc Garneau, and to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Navdeep Bains, regarding this important issue. The chamber network is calling on all levels of government and law enforcement to work together to bring an immediate end to the blockades…
Business Beat: New Face and New Voice at Community Futures
My name is Sandra Milne and I’m the new Regional Innovation Network (RIN) Coordinator for Southeastern Alberta. I was hired about a month ago to replace Elizabeth Blair who after a long 17-month wait, was finally reunited with her family in Frisco, Texas. Congratulations Elizabeth! everyone at CFEC wishes you an abundance of success and…