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New Influencer Member: Black Horn Industries Corp.
Located here in Medicine Hat, Black Horn Industries is a privately owned, technically focused, oilfield product/service company. Providing specialized technical expertise and innovative solutions to the demanding Energy Sector. By utilizing industry experts and understanding the need for efficiency, we are able to provide our customers support and cost effective solutions on various levels of industry, ranging…
Business Beat: You Need a Plan for your Business Exit
Last year the Canadian Federation of Independent Business reported that 47% of Canadian business owners are planning to exit their business within the next five years. With statistics like that, if you are a business owner, there is a one in two chance that you are thinking of making an exit yourself. Eighty-one per cent of…
Keep Up to Date with “Yes to TMX” Campaign
The federal government will be voting on approving the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion on June 18. The government of Alberta launched a ‘Yes to TMX’ campaign on May 29th to show support for the project. The campaign emphasizes that approving the pipeline expansion will result in jobs, increased tax revenue, access to markets and demonstrating…
New Member: Infinity Dance Inc.
Infinity Dance Inc. believes that every student should be presented with the opportunity to learn from highly trained, certified, and experienced instructors. We believe that every student (competitive and recreational) deserves to learn in a positive, supportive, and nurturing environment. At Infinity Dance we proudly present all of our students with internationally recognized syllabus classes with the…
Congratulations to our Local Alberta Order of Excellence Recipient!
Malcolm Sissons will be receiving Alberta’s highest honour when he receives the Alberta Order of Excellence during an investiture ceremony in Edmonton on October 17th. The Alberta Order of Excellence is awarded Albertans who have maintained a lifelong commitment to making a real and lasting difference in the lives of others. The Medicine Hat &…
New Member: Canadian Humanitarian
Canadian Humanitarian works to relieve poverty in Ethiopia and Malawi through innovative education support programs for children and youth. Our goal: to end poverty in one generation!
What are your Business Priorities? Take our Survey and Let Us Know!
Her Honour, the Honourable Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell delivered the speech from the throne outlining the provincial government’s priorities on May 22nd. The speech focused on three core areas: Getting our fiscal house in order, Standing up for Alberta, and Making life better for Albertans. The chamber network outlined our priorities in our Vote Prosperity platform during the…
Provincial Government Announces Bill 1 – An Act to Repeal the Carbon Tax
The provincial government tabled Bill 1 – An Act to Repeal the Carbon Tax on May 22nd. If passed, Bill 1 would repeal the Climate Leadership Act effective on May 30, 2019 and end the rebates associated with the Climate Leadership Act. The Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation (CCIR) would still continue to apply to large emitters. In…
Alberta Legislature United in Opposition Against Bills C-48 and C-69
The chamber network was pleased to see all political parties in the provincial legislature support a motion in challenging federal bills C-48, the moratorium on tanker traffic off British Columbia’s north coast, and C-69, altering how environment assessments on energy projects are conducted, on May 23rd. As part of the lead up to the federal…
Celebrate Medicine Hat & District During Tourism Week: May 26 – June 2
Alberta’s growing tourism industry is a major contributor to our economy. In 2016, nearly 35 million visitors spent about $8.5 billion in Alberta to generate more than a billion dollars revenue for our province. During Tourism Week we encourage you to take some time and discover all the great sights in our region! Want some…