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Take the Radon Workplace Challenge

November 28, 2019

Register your workplace for the Radon Workplace Challenge! Please visit RadonWorkplaceChallenge.ca and each year, the first 200 to register will receive two free test kits. Did you know that exposure to high levels of radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from…

National Unity Starts with One Market

November 28, 2019

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement ahead the December 2nd meeting of the Council of the Federation in Toronto. “As Canada’s provincial and territorial leaders come together for Monday’s Council of the Federation, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce hopes to see tangible evidence of what many Premiers have said publicly: we must…

Are you Ready to Export? Take this Quiz to find out!

November 28, 2019

Are you ready to take your product outside our borders? Have you covered all your bases and asked all the right questions? Take this export quiz to find out if you are ready to take that next step in your business plan.

Are You Still Charging Clients by the Hour? Attend this Pricing Strategy Webinar!

November 28, 2019

Large companies with multiple employees don’t calculate an hourly wage and try to guess the number of hours it will take to complete a project, nor do they believe they still need to gain more experience and then “one day” will charge more. Let’s turn the pricing conversation on its head and learn how companies, just…

Are you an SME Looking to Export? Find Support with CanExport Innovation

November 28, 2019

Canadian innovators who aim to commercialize technology can access up to $75,000 in funding to establish new R&D collaborations with foreign partners to co-develop, validate or adapt their technologies for commercialization. There is no deadline to apply, but funding is limited. Apply as soon as possible to make sure you get access to the funding you…

New Member: Jacobs Welding Ltd.

November 27, 2019

Since 1980, Jacobs Welding Ltd, has been providing our clients with professional mobile welding services in Medicine Hat and other communities across the prairies. We are committed to completing your welding projects on time and to your satisfaction. As a family-run business, our experts prioritize your needs and provide custom welding services without any hassle.…

Business Beat: Your Local Gift Giving Guide

November 27, 2019

After visiting a number of local markets, partaking in midnight madness downtown and seeing all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals posted everywhere , we’re focusing on how we can support local this holiday season while checking off that holiday list. Below is our top 25 list of local suggestions for this Christmas shopping season:…

New Member: Westland Insurance

November 22, 2019

Westland Insurance Group Ltd., BC’s largest independent insurance brokerage, was established in 1980 to meet the insurance needs of individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations. Today Westland provides personalized insurance services in over 80 locations throughout British Columbia and Alberta. They are considered a leader in the Property and Casualty insurance industry. The group’s primary focus…

Upcoming Employment Standards Webinars

November 21, 2019

Employment Standards is offering webinars on various employment standards topics from now until early January. Sign up to learn in more detail about the rules for hours of work and pay, general holidays and vacations, and averaging agreements. Each webinar includes a Q&A session where participants can get live answers and information specific to their…

Survey Wants to Hear from You on Improving Alberta’s Road Test System

November 21, 2019

The provincial government is reviewing Alberta’s road test system and is looking for feedback on wait times, customer service and any other ideas to improve the system. The government will also be engaging with key industry stakeholders, including registry agents, driver examiners and Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, to discuss ways to improve wait time…