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Business Beat: OK getting DIRT-y to Land a Big Fish

November 20, 2019

Wondering what it takes to land a big fish? Well, it takes more than a fishing hook and some bait. It requires just the right amount of DIRT. The City of Medicine Hat’s Development Investment Readiness Team has been driving progressive changes within City Hall, changes that have secured global investors who are applauding the…

Member News: 40 Years and Counting for Framing & Art Centre

November 19, 2019

Framing & Art Centre started their picture framing journey in 1979 with the opening of The Mitre Box, Downtown on 4th Street.  We were the first to offer a do-it-yourself picture framing service in Medicine Hat. In 1992 they moved the store to Gaslight Plaza (the old Eaton’s Building) and changed the name to Dynes Gallery. The…

Do You Have a Great Business Idea? Pitch it at Inventures Startup Pitch Event!

November 19, 2019

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to pitch your innovative new product or service to a panel of leading industry professionals, VCs and angel investors. Qualifying innovators will compete for cash, expert feedback and investor connections, and potentially make a deal! Finalists will also receive personalized coaching and get to demo their product or service at…

Do You Want to Innovate and Accelerate?

November 19, 2019

The Innovation Accelerator is a four-module innovation program held over a 20-week period, involving face-to-face workshops, innovation team coaching and webinar-based milestone reviews. The Innovation Accelerator enables companies to identify new customers, seek out new product and market opportunities, successfully execute on innovation plans, and establish a replicable innovation process and culture. There are a…

New Member: True Gritt Fencing & Landscaping

November 18, 2019

For all your fencing needs.We are proud to offer professional workmanship, fast friendly service, and free estimates. True Gritt Fencing & Landscaping is a general contracting business founded by Lewis and Coralee Trotter. Our foreman brings 15 years of commercial and residential fencing experience. Currently, our company is offering services in all types of residential…

New Member: Brydges Consulting

November 15, 2019

Turn to Brydges Consulting’s seasoned fraud specialists. Get in touch with our team in Medicine Hat, AB, for professional fraud investigation assistance. Should you have other questions about our services, fraud awareness training, or rates, feel free to give us a call or send us a message. Rest assured that we can provide the investigative services that…

Provide Feedback on Employment Rules

November 14, 2019

The government is seeking Albertans’ input on employment rules and looking to engage with the public on potential changes on topics like vacation time, general holiday pay, youth employment rules, hours of work averaging agreements, temporary layoff notices, group terminations, termination pay, administrative penalties, employees’ statements of earnings, and variances and exemptions to employment standards…

New Oil Wells Not Restricted by Production Limits

November 13, 2019

Effective November 8, 2019, all producers can drill new conventional oil wells without being restricted by production limits. Existing producing wells will remain under curtailment. The objective of this measure is to protect the value of Alberta’s oil by maintaining a balance between production and takeaway capacity.

5 Minutes for Business: The Shortest Decade – Addressing the Coming Climate Crunch

November 13, 2019

The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has been unequivocal: without significant action to limit global warming to a 1.5 degrees, humans will increasingly suffer from the effects of extreme weather events, disease and the loss of habitable land. Canada simply cannot achieve its climate goals unless the government can successfully establish the investment…

New Member: RAM Exteriors

November 13, 2019

RAM Exteriors is a local family business. We have been in business since 2006, and we provide industry leading exterior services to the city of Medicine Hat and surrounding areas. Our quality work and exceptional customer service is what sets us apart from the competition. Our customers have always been and will be our number…