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Chamber Network Reacts to Bill C-69: Today is a Dark Day for a Nation of Builders
The Honourable Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement regarding the government’s decision to defeat many of the amendments to Bill C-69 that were added in the Senate. “The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is deeply disappointed with today’s announcement that the federal government will reject a number…
5 Minutes for Business: Back to the Future – Alcohol and Interprovincial Trade Barriers
In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, we hop in our time machine and take you back through all the interprovincial trade inefficiencies and hopelessly outdated promises made by Canada’s Premiers that are obstructing the liberation of alcohol trade. With Council of the Federations meeting once again in a few weeks, the Premiers will talk…
Bill C-69 – We Read the Amendments So You Don’t Have To
The Senate approved close to 190 amendments to Bill C-69. To help those who may be interested, the Canada West Foundation have gone carefully through all of the amendments, comparing them with the original version, to identify what exactly has changed. This latest briefing: Bill C-69 – We read the amendments so you don’t have to,…
Show Your Western Spirit – Decorate Your Business For Stampede!
This year’s Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede theme is Spotlight on Agriculture. We encourage businesses to show their stampede spirit and decorate their places of work. The official judging takes place on July 22nd with entries closing on July 12th. For more information click here. Remember to show off how great your business looks on social…
Business Beat: Why Should I Care About My Assessment Request for Information
In order to prepare an estimated value of your property an Assessor needs to know about the physical characteristics and condition of each property. Providing this information is important, as this data is used to prepare not only your assessment, but the assessment of other properties throughout the City using a mass appraisal process. A…
New Member: Thai Orchid Room
Originally established in Bow Island, Alberta, Thai Orchid Room moved to its present location in Medicine Hat on September 6th, 2006. Serving Southern Alberta for over 20 years now, our extensive Thai menu is based on traditional family recipes from northern Thailand. Our Chefs, who hail from Thailand, can customize your dishes if you have any allergies…
New Member: Everyday Organizing
Everyday Organizing envisions a world where you are organized every day. You start your day to find things you need accessible and ready. Your space is organized so it’s easy to use and enjoyable to be in. You feel you have the physical and mental space to work toward your goals. Before the day’s end you…
New Member: J&M Roofing Services
J&M Roofing Services is 100% locally owned & operated. We specialize in roofing, siding, eavestroughs, and fascia renovations. We are dedicated to providing quality workmanship and unparalleled quality of service that leaves our clients satisfied and wanting to pass on our name to their family & friends. We don’t stop until our clients are fully satisfied…
Do you Have A Small Business in Tourism? There is Funding Available For You!
If you have a small business in tourism you need to know about the federal government’s new funding program! There are three components: 1) Building Tourism in Canada’s Communities 2) Attracting Investment to the Visitor Economy 3) A Renewed Focus on Public-Private Collaboration. Funding is through the Canadian Experiences Fund (CFF), which supports communities across Canada…
Business Retention & Expansion Workforce Development Strategy Launches
A newly formed consortium of business, governments, and service agencies called “Invest Southeast Alberta” is working for future success by ensuring new and existing businesses in southeastern Alberta have the support system they need to grow and succeed. Come share your businesses challenges and opportunities at open houses on Wednesday, June 19th and Thursday, June…