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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…
Considering Starting a Local Food Selling Business? Find Out What You Need To Know
The popularity of local food in Alberta is growing. Here is some food for thought for budding entrepreneurs – from retailers to restaurateurs – when starting your food business. Read more Source: https://www.alberta.ca/starting-a-local-food-selling-business-in-alberta.aspx
City Assesses Curbside Recycling Options
After extensive discussions, the City of Medicine Hat and Can Pak* Environmental Inc. (Can Pak) have determined they are unable to arrive at a mutually satisfactory agreement for recycling services. Can Pak has subsequently given notice of its intent to cease service delivery. Recent challenges in the global plastics market have affected municipalities across North…
Do You Know What You Need to Know About Import and Export?
As of September 4, 2019, the CanExport Community Investments program will be accepting applications from Canadian communities seeking financial support for their foreign direct investment (FDI) initiatives for the year 2020. Applications must be submitted before 13:00pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Find out more here. Source: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/trade_commissioners-delegues_commerciaux/funding-financement/canexport/community-communaute/eligibility-admissibilite.aspx?lang=eng
New Member: Stop Slip Safety Solutions
Want to minimize slippery surfaces and increase safety with one invisible application? Want to make an old bathtub look new again? Stop Slip Safety Solutions offers non-slip solutions for all floor and surface types, including bathtubs and showers.