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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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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://growthzonesitesprod.azureedge.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1308/2019/10/Weekly_Economic_Briefing_06-03-2019.pdf

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…