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Want to Learn How to Sell to the Federal Government?
To help you understand the intricacies of federal government procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Office of Small and Medium Enterprises is hosting a webinar on what and how the federal government buys, from whom it buys and where to find resources and free support for small and medium businesses. This webinar is on Tuesday,…
Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week – November 18 to 24
Global Entrepreneurship Week runs from November 18 to 24 and we want to celebrate the millions of leaders, innovators and dreamers across Canada that contribute to our economy! We would especially like to celebrate all our members who through hard work and determination make our community a place we are proud to call home. Your…
Inclusive Growth: Enhance Your Business by Hiring Veterans
With over 58,000 veterans under the age of 60, Canada has a large pool of highly skilled individuals looking to transition into the civilian workforce. Veterans often struggle to find meaningful private sector employment beyond lower-paying, entry-level positions. Employers can – and should – do more to address the barriers these individuals face as they…
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Paying too much for your credit card transaction fees? Chamber members get preferred rates with ATB & First Data! Call our direct reps today for a quote!
Five New Alberta Schools Earmarked for P3s
Five new Alberta schools have been earmarked for possible delivery using a public-private partnership (P3). The Alberta government is developing the business case to move forward with a P3 approach to deliver new schools approved in the 2019 Capital Plan. The next step will be issuing a Request for Qualifications to industry in spring 2020.…
Addiction Treatment Providers Will Now Be Licensed
Residential addiction treatment providers in Alberta must now be licensed in accordance with the Mental Health Services Protection Act. 15 service providers representing 31 locations have received licences and Alberta Health is working with the remaining applicants to ensure all requirements are met prior to issuing a licence. Alberta Health can also issue a penalty of…
Do You Know an AWEsome Entrepreneur? Nominate Her for the AWE Awards!
Do you know an exceptional woman entrepreneur who is doing amazing things for her business, the economy, and the community? Nominate her for the AWE Awards! Extraordinary women deserve to be celebrated. AWE is recognizing the significant contributions of female entrepreneurs by presenting four outstanding women with one of AWE’s 2020 Entrepreneur Awards. Find out more about…
Business Beat: Developing Action Plans
The Business Retention and Expansion and Workforce Development survey, referred to as “BREWD” has now been completed. Nearly 500 regional businesses, 476 to be exact, have shared their input and the data is showing us some very interesting information. Responses came in from businesses in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, Bow Island, Cypress County and County of…
November is Family Violence Prevention Month
Help prevent family violence by sharing resources, wearing purple and letting people know #WhereToTurn when they need help. Resources including fact sheets, a poster and social graphics are available for download or printing at alberta.ca/EndFamilyViolence. Wear purple during the month of November to show support for family violence prevention, and use the hashtags #WhereToTurn and #GoPurpleAB…
New Member: Falke Construction
Falke Construction is a family-owned construction company in Medicine Hat, with a masonry foundation. Established in 1998, the team has offered superb quality and service across southern Alberta in all forms of masonry construction. The experts at Falke Construction Services will transform your desires into a reality. Our team of skilled craftsmen and masons focus…