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Skills for Jobs Task Force Formed to Address Labour Needs
NAIT and SAIT presidents will co-chair the Skills for Jobs Task Force and find ways to expand and strengthen apprenticeship education to meet labour demands. The task force will include 19 members and will inform government on ways to increase awareness of the value of skilled trade careers and strengthen enrollment in apprenticeship programs, raise…
City Seeking to Improve Senior Services, Reduce Budget Requirement
City of Medicine Hat administration is looking to gather information and further explore how to better serve our community’s growing seniors population, promoting both community vibrancy and financial sustainability. In August 2016, staff were directed by City Council to examine alternative models, along with associated operating costs, as part of the Seniors Centre Development Project.…
Increased Funding for Women Building Futures
The province is increasing funding to help more women enter the skilled trades and build rewarding futures for themselves, their families and all Albertans. The Government of Alberta is providing Women Building Futures, a non-profit-career-building organization, with $10 million over the next four years. The investment will ensure the province is able to meet the growing…
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Business Beat: Preliminary Business Data is In
Here’s a surprise. City and region are not pointing to local government taxes as their No. 1 issue. At least, that’s one impression gained from the first 160 responses to the BREWD business survey launched online last week supporting Business Retention, Expansion and Workforce Development. It will be interesting to see if that holds true…
New Member: Top Notch Custom Kreations
Top Notch Custom Kreations is a locally run business showcasing custom made work done by the owner, Shannon Deveau as well as and other local crafters. If you are looking for something personalized or perhaps attend a workshop? They can do that too! Or if you are a local artist wanting to display and sell your…
Post Jobs for FREE!
Hey members! Are you looking to add to your staff? Be sure to utilize part of your membership and advertise your job postings for FREE! Not sure how? Contact membership@medicinehatchamber.com.
Business Beat: Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made?
This summer with fishing on the banks of the Elk River with my two teenage sons, I was asked if I think entrepreneurs are born or made. It’s a common question posed when people find out that I work with entrepreneurs of all sorts and ages. I would have liked to give a simple answer.…
Register for Rural Crime Tour with Justice Minister on Sept. 30
Throughout the month of September, Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer will meet with residents, business owners, rural crime watch groups and local officials to hear concerns regarding rural crime. Both urban and rural municipalities will be included on this tour. The minister is scheduled to make a stop in Medicine Hat on September 30th at the…
Are You a Sole Proprietor or Freelancer? Check Out These Tax Tips!
Did you recently start a side hustle, become your own boss, or are seeking to launch a business idea that is truly yours? If so, you likely fit into the category of being self-employed or a freelancer! There are many perks to being your own boss which, of course, don’t come without their own set of costs. You…