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Business Beat: What National Landing, Virginia can teach Medicine Hat, Alberta
I recently had the pleasure of hearing Holly Sullivan, director of worldwide economic development at Amazon, and Stephen Moret, president and CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, speak about Amazon’s decision to locate a second corporate headquarters in National Landing, Virginia. When Amazon decided in 2017 to create a $5 billion second corporate headquarters…
New Member: Lips by Loreen
Lips by Loreen is an independent distributor for SeneGence. SeneGence offers superior products and an opportunity for women to be independent and successful in business regardless of age, background or education. Since 1999, SeneGence has grown to support thousands of successful careers and satisfied customers around the world. SeneGence remains steadfast in its commitment to offer…
City Launches DoubleMap Transit App
Medicine Hat Transit is launching DoubleMap; a new mobile transit app and website to help residents and visitors navigate the City’s transit system. The app and website show the bus routes overlaid onto a map of Medicine Hat. Using built-in GPS tracking, users are able to see where each bus is along its route in real-time.…
National Volunteer Week – April 7-12, 2019
A successful community cannot function without volunteers. This week we pay tribute to the dedicated volunteers in our community. Our organization is dependent on volunteers putting their name forward to serve on our board and committees. We are grateful for their dedication and the variety of education, knowledge, skills and perspectives that they bring to…
City to Introduce Brownfield Tax Incentive Pilot
The City of Medicine Hat is looking to pilot a brownfield tax incentive made available as part of the recent updates to the Municipal Government Act (MGA). Under the new provisions, municipalities can grant multi-year tax exemptions, reductions or deferrals on specific brownfield properties. Bylaw #4585, the Brownfield Tax Incentive Bylaw, will be considered by Council…
New Member: Safari Events
Safari Events has been planning unique and exciting events in Medicine Hat for the last 9 years. It all started when owner/director Amber Hamilton needed tradeshows for her own small business. Her events were so successful that she sold her other business and ran wild with Safari. Now Safari Events plans huge family friendly events and…
New Member: Proper Construction & Design
At Proper Construction & Design, we aim to be Medicine Hat’s premier outdoor design builder by offering custom decks, fences, patios and anything outdoor design related. Contact us today for a quote!
Update Your Voter Registration When You File Your Taxes!
It’s tax filing season again and Elections Canada invites all Canadian citizens filing their income taxes to check “Yes” on their income tax form to share their basic information with Elections Canada. This is the easiest way for citizens to make sure they are registered at the correct address and ready to vote at the…
Check Engine Light: Climate Policy Overheats Transportation Costs in Canada
The Government of Canada has declared meeting its commitments under the United Nation’s Paris Agreement as one of its highest policy priorities. In 2016, the federal government established the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change (PCF) with the intent of reducing Canadian greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by the…
Business Beat: Elevator Pitch Always Needed in Business
At the Entrepreneur Development Centre (EDC) at Medicine Hat College, we help students and recent alumni start businesses. Spring time, in particular for us means the excitement of aspiring entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas through our Start Up Company program. In preparation for this pitch, we get students to focus on their key messaging. Students…