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The Southeast Alberta Chamber Business News page has everything to offer from advocacy efforts, business news and resources, Chamber updates and stories, Alberta Chamber updates as well as Canadian Chamber updates. As a result the Chamber 'News' page also holds our weekly blog called 'the Voice' which is posted every Monday updating you with Advocacy, Local News, Economic impacts, Important funding and so much more all in one place. Subscribe today so you get 'the Voice' every Monday the second it comes out!
Your Feedback is Needed on the Canada Training Benefit
The Government of Canada is currently undertaking a series of consultations for the Canada Training Benefit and would like your feedback to better understand the current training landscape. You can share your ideas by taking this online survey or by email. Deadline to submit feedback is July 31. This benefit would give money to help pay for training,…
New Videos Available for Alberta Agriculture and Food Companies
Two new videos are available to Alberta agriculture and food companies that are considering expanding in the export arena. Have You Thought about Exporting looks at why companies should consider exporting, what companies can prepare for and why they should contact Alberta Agriculture and Forestry to help them achieve their export goals. Export Essentials: What’s Involved in Exporting includes…
Nominations Now Open for Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards
Nominations are now open for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards recognizing those who make a lasting impact in their community. The awards are part of the government’s efforts to encourage people to support community initiatives. Recipients will be celebrated at the awards ceremony on December 5, 2019, International Volunteer Day. Click here to for more information and to…
Take Medicine Hat Resident Housing Questionnaire
Medicine Hat Community Housing Society (MHCHS) is currently developing a housing strategy in partnership with the Housing Strategy Development Committee and with the local community that addresses the housing needs of the current and future residents of Medicine Hat along the entire housing continuum. This strategy will help MHCHS and its partners to better understand…
Canadian Businesses Respond to MPs’ Foreign Lobbying Against CETA
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Business Council of Canada and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters issued the following statement today regarding the open letter by Canadian and Quebec elected officials calling on French parliamentarians to not ratify CETA in their upcoming vote. “The Canadian business community is deeply disappointed to see a number of Canadian…
5 Minutes for Business: Trustworthy AI – Why the OECD’s Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence Matters
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to solve complex problems in Canada and around the world, but also brings forward numerous risks. In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, we examine the first international standard for AI policies that was introduced at the OECD Ministerial and how it could positively affect Canadian businesses. Find…
Canadian Chamber Issues Open Letter to All Premiers
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) issued a letter to all premiers urging them to take significant and meaningful action on advancing the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). The economic loss of our lack of free inter-provincial trade amounts to $130 billion per year according to a recent Senate committee report. Canada prides itself on…
Share Your Ideas and Thoughts with the “Shape Your City” Online Forum
City of Medicine Hat launched a new tool to support engagement with City of Medicine Hat residents. ‘Shape Your City’ provides an online forum for engagement activities including polls, surveys, discussion forums, idea boards, and more, allowing a convenient touchpoint for residents to provide feedback and stay engaged and informed on topical City issues. The initial launch…
New Member: Lashes by Tonia
Lashes by Tonia provides Medicine Hat with quality eyelash extensions in classic, hybrid, volume, and mega volume styles. I provide a comfortable home studio with appointments available from early mornings to evenings and weekends. I am also a certified eyelash extension instructor that offers private lessons to aspiring lash artists in all styles. I provide online…
Provincial Government Seeks Feedback on Proposed Farm Freedom and Safety Act
The Government of Alberta is looking to consult with Albertans on legislation that will replace Bill 6 – Alberta Farm and Workplace Legislation passed by the previous provincial government. Consultations are occurring this summer and will inform changes needed for employment standards, workers’ compensation, occupational health and safety, and labour relations laws that apply on…