Business News
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!
Canadian Chamber of Commerce – Lessons In Reconciliation
Despite repeated requests of the federal government to be part of the reconciliation discussion, the business community has been by-and-large excluded. This unfortunate reality is why we seek to demonstrate to the federal government that businesses and Indigenous peoples are often way ahead of them in reconciliation. On May 13, we sat down with business…
Business Beat: Group Taking Action for Business
Entrepreneurs, there is a new initiative underway! Are you ready to join the movement? With a focus on existing and developing businesses, and a changing landscape to employment, our region is facing a shift in how we view economic diversity. A newly-formed consortium of business, governments and service agencies called Invest Southeast Alberta is launching…
Wage-Earner Protection Program Needs Your Feedback!
The Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP) provides financial support to Canadian workers, under federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions, who are owed money when their employer files for bankruptcy or becomes subject to a receivership. The federal government has opened a consultation process about the development of regulations that would support recent legislative changes made to the…
Canada Revenue Agency Releases Serving You Better Report
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, released the Report on the Canada Revenue Agency’s 2018 Serving You Better Consultations with Small and Medium Businesses. CRA senior officials met with small and medium businesses and accountants and they partnered with CPA Canada and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. What follows is a list of the…
Wondering About Non-Profit Compensation? Complete the Boland Survey!
Participate in the Boland Survey to find out the benchmarks in non-profit compensation. This survey has been a trusted source of Canadian non-profit compensation data for over 20 years and they have recently announced the launch of the new Boland Survey platform and opening of the 2019 survey. With the new Boland Survey platform you…
Are You Looking to Give Your Downtown Business a Facelift? Apply for the City Centre Investment Opportunities Program
The City Centre Investment Opportunities Program (CCIOP) assists renovation projects, to a maximum of $15,000.00. Community Futures Entre-Corp will provide loans to approved CCDA ratepayers to a maximum of $12,000.00. The CCDA will pay the interest, on the approved Entre-Corp loan, and provide a grant of up to 20 per cent of the approved project,…
Registrations Now Open to Become a Host at Alberta Open Farm Days
Alberta Open Farm Days is about farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbours to stop in for a visit to share stories, see demonstrations, and learn about the farmers who grow their food. As well, some of Alberta’s most talented chefs and rural communities will be hosting a memorable series of farm to…
New Member: Couture Hair
We are crazy about hair here at Couture Hair! It’s our passion, our career and we strive to make you look and feel your best. Come in and talk to one of our 5 talented stylists! We offer precision hair cuts, creative colors, color correction, hair weaving, hair extensions, head massages, facial waxing, leg waxing, eyebrow tinting and…
New Member: Sandstorm Coating Industries Inc.
Sandstorm Coating Industries Inc is a small family run sandblast & coating business. New to Medicine Hat, but not to the profession. With over 15 years’ experience working with industry giants in the oil & gas sector; we now operate independently with a promise to provide fine craftsmanship with our trade. Quality, professional and reliable sandblasting,…
How is our Economy REALLY Doing? Find Out with the Weekly Economic Briefing!
Economic indicators tell us how our economy is performing and if we are seeing improvement or not. Take a look at the latest economic statistics to find out how our economy in Alberta is REALLY doing in the Weekly Economic Briefing. Source: https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1976/2019/10/Weekly_Economic_Briefing_06-03-2019-affbe96f-9449-4556-8268-2a559d3907d2.pdf