Your Weekly Tune Up
OHS Legislation Search Tool replaces OHS Code Explanation Guide
The OHS Code Explanation Guide has been discontinued. In attempting to provide simplified descriptions of OHS Code requirements, the OHS Explanation Guide used less precise language. This caused readers to interpret the code in different and sometimes incorrect ways.Alberta OHS has developed the OHS Legislation Search Tool, which is a more effective way to conveniently access Alberta’s OHS legislation. In addition to providing access to the precise text of OHS legislation, the tool includes a “My Quick Reference” feature, which enables employers and workers to compile custom sections from the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Code and Regulation into one PDF that can be downloaded, shared and printed.The OHS Legislation Search Tool is available at search-ohs-laws.alberta.ca. Read the latest OHS eNews for updated resources and news online.
Reflecting the province’s mixed-market child-care system
Ongoing work by Children’s Services ensures the Alberta-Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement (ACELCC) helps Alberta families by reflecting the province’s mixed-market child-care system that includes both private and non-profit providers. Up to 22,500 additional licensed private child-care spaces may become eligible for funding supports over the next three years for a total of 68,700 new licensed child care spaces by the end of March 2026. Of the 22,500 new spaces created, up to 1,600 private spaces may be eligible for funding almost immediately, with up to 2,000 more eligible as soon as licensing requirements are completed, a move that will reduce parent fees for more Alberta families. The remaining spaces will be created by 2026, as part of Alberta’s commitment to ensure increased access to licensed child care for families across the province. Find out more.
City offering free sand for public use to aid in maintenance of residential sidewalks
The City of Medicine Hat has deployed yellow sand bins in four publicly accessible locations for residents to use to help keep residential sidewalks safe and accessible. Residents should bring their own shovel and container and are welcome to take as much as one five-gallon bucket of sand per visit for their personal use. Staff will monitor the bins and add material when required. If residents come across an empty bin, they may report it to 403-529-8177. The locations are:
- Big Marble Go Center, North parking lot
- Fourth Avenue NE, behind Shamrock Bottle Depot
- Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede, parking lot west of Kinplex
- Southlands Drive SE, near Chartwell Place SE
Advocacy in Action
Strong Towns Community Action Lab kicks off Feb. 7
The Community Action Lab is a two-year project designed to introduce Strong Towns ideas to the community, shift the conversation, and kickstart the implementation of a Strong Towns approach. It combines multiple events and information sharing, community building, training, and mentoring.
The first of three main public engagements planned for 2023 will take place Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in the main theatre of Medicine Hat’s Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre. Attendance is free but registration is required. Register here or visit www.medicinehat.ca/strongtowns.
Next Level Events
The Conference
The Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce is bringing a large-scale professional development conference to Southern Alberta. Hosting a panel of speakers that present new concepts and ideas that Medicine Hat has never seen before. This event will not only be an amazing learning opportunity but also will attract business owners from all over the province. 'The Conference' is going to feature a wide variety of speakers including topics of interest such as economic development, operational strategies, marketing, leadership, and motivation. 'The Conference' is perfect for long-term business owners looking to grow on a wide scale.
This "new to" Medicine Hat Event looks to bridge the gap of learning opportunities within an ecosystem presented to professionals within and outside of the city. 'The Conference' will begin early on Thursday, May 25th, and extend into the afternoon of Friday, May 26th.
The Social Event of the Year is back!
Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2023 Award Winning Alberta Food & Beverage Expo
The Alberta Food & Beverage Expo is excited to be working with the Chamber of Commerce this year to help support and grow the hospitality industry within Medicine Hat. This show brings positive economic impact to the community and creates awareness to the local businesses that we love to support.
Lastly, we are very excited to work with the Medicine Hat Firefighter Charity Association once again as our official charity sponsor.
If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce has negotiated discount rates with the Alberta Food & Beverage Expo for their members. For more information call Brittany at 403-360-7734 or email info@eatdrinkalberta.com
If you would like to attend the social event of the year the event goes live Saturday February 25, 2023, at Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Grounds, Doors open at 4:00pm.
Tickets on sale now: https://eatdrinkalberta.getfusiontickets.com/events/11260
Big Brothers Big Sisters St. Patricks Day Bowl for Kid's Sake
March 17th, 2023
We are thrilled to be heading back to the bowling alley on Friday, March 17, 2023 in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters Medicine Hat. book your team, collect pledges and come out for fun, friends and prizes. The QR code will take you to registration page or simply visit the BBBS website.
If you cannot attend but would like to sponsor this event the information in here https://www.gifttool.com/athon/AthonDetails?ID=2293&AID=4278
Our Home & Leisure Tradeshow is back! March 3rd, 4th, & 5th of 2023
Booth registration is still open for our 2023 Home & Leisure Show! We will be running a FULL SHOW meaning we will be utilizing all 3 areas of the Cypress Centre as well as returning to our original date of the first weekend of March. Our tradeshow booths are always a high demand so please consider registering sooner rather than later to get the best spaces available as they fill quickly!
Chamber members receive -10% off their booth registration! Register Here. This year we have included amazing package add-ons for your booths like on site PSA Announcements, Social Media Packages, and even custom Drone videos of your booth to be used as promo for the weekend!
Looking to get involved in a different way? Perhaps sponsorship is the way to go!
In addition to exhibitors, we are looking for several sponsors. We have a lot of amazing sponsorship opportunities as it takes a big team to put on such a large-scale and well attended event. We would like to extend these offers out to our membership first, then to the public. By sponsoring you can receive amazing benefits such as, logo recognition on event marketing, at the event, ads in our show guides, complimentary show tickets, and the opportunity to hang your own banners in the show, and in our exclusive Exhibitor Lounge. View Sponsorship Opportunities!
Enriching Your Business
Chamber Group Insurance Plan Lunch and Learn
Don’t miss out…..Register Here
Chambers Plan Lunch and Learn Event will be held at Brightan Financial Strategies Inc - #3, 1335 Trans Canada Way SE, Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 12:00-1:00 pm.
Is your small or medium-sized business currently looking into a Group Health & Dental Benefits program? Or perhaps you are already enrolled in one but would like to research all of your options?
Are you experiencing rate fluctuations with your current carrier? If so, then this session is for you!
Come enjoy lunch with us and learn about the Chambers Employee Plan - the #1 Plan in Canada for Small Business.
We'll have you in and out in an hour! Limited seating so register early!
Hosted by: JoAnne Letkeman, Advisor, Brightan Financial Strategies Inc.
See all our Value Added Benefits!
Fuelling the Business Community
Spread Kindness YXH
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) in partnership with the City of Medicine Hat and FCSS, The Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce, and the What Matters to Hatters Coalition will be launching a 13 - week Spread Kindness campaign in Medicine Hat.
From World Kindness Day on November 13th, 2022, until National Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17th, 2023, these community partners will be engaging with Medicine Hat residents to help spread kindness.
During this 13 - week period, weekly social media themes challenging and encouraging kindness will prompt residents to engage and reconnect to their community by posting with the hashtags #MHRAK and #SpreadKindnessYXH.
Spread Kindness YXH is seeking additional participants such as businesses, non-profits, schools, groups, and clubs to initiate random acts of kindness activities from November 13 – February 17.
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta
We are very excited to have Community Foundation at our Tradeshow this year, located in Booth 229 CFSEA will have a multitude of information on how the support and better our community. We love working with the Community Foundation and look forward to having them at this year's tradeshow, see you there!
Booth registration is still open for our 2023 Home & Leisure Show! We will be running a FULL SHOW meaning we will be utilizing all 3 areas of the Cypress Centre as well as returning to our original date of the first weekend of March. Our tradeshow booths are always a high demand so please consider registering sooner rather than later to get the best spaces available as they fill quickly!
Chamber members receive -10% off their booth registration! Register Here. This year we have included amazing package add-ons for your booths like on site PSA Announcements, Social Media Packages, and even custom Drone videos of your booth to be used as promo for the weekend!
Did you know you can save time and money with our Business Owner’s Toolbox
As a StartUp Community, through StartUp Canada, StartUp Southeast Alberta provides you access to the Business Owner’s Toolbox. After listening to the feedback of hundreds of leading founders across the country, a common need began to appear – there needed to be a central, interactive hub comprised of foundational entrepreneurial knowledge, resources, and access points for early stage founders. Business Owner's Toolbox is a free, comprehensive, and ever-evolving collection of tailored modules. Each module also features perks intended to help you save time and money. From Goodlawyer, to Ownr, and Quickbooks, register to see what you can claim! Learn More and access our Local Business toolkit, the StartUp Southeast Alberta Business Owner’s Toolbox, among many more, right here: https://www.medicinehatchamber.com/localbusinesstoolkit/
Fill Up On Funding
Inventures 2023 Startup Pitch Event
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to pitch your product or service to a panel of leading VCs, angel investors and industry heavyweights. Finalists receive free registration to all Inventures programming, access to professional coaching and on-site mentoring opportunities, plus a chance to score $10,000 in funding in each of six categories:
- The Metaverse
- Future of Work
- Ag/Food Tech
- Health Innovation
- Clean Tech
- Computing Infinity
It’s FREE to apply! Better hurry – deadline is February 24!
Other Events
Canada 360° Economic Summit | February 8
Pitch Your Business | Multi-session Training Feb 11 – 25
Rural Investor Education Series | Training Sessions Feb 13 – 16
Financial Feminism Investing Lab | Next Cohort Starts on March 27
Applied Data Science Lab for SMEs | The Early Consideration Deadline is February 10
Canadian Hydrogen Convention Edmonton | April 25 - 27, 2023
Carbon Capture Canada Edmonton | September 12-14, 2023
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