Posts by policy@medicinehatchamber.com
Weekly Update: April 30 – May 6, 2021
Weekly Update: April 30 – May 6, 2021 Supports for Business Expanded public health measures for Business Mandatory public health measures will apply to all communities with more than 50 cases per 100,000 people and with 30 or more active cases. Indoor fitness – Effective May 5 All indoor fitness must close, including for one-on-one training.…
Read MoreWeekly Update: April 1 – 8, 2021
Weekly Update: April 1 – 8, 2021 Supports for Business Step 1 Restrictions in place again Additional restrictions were announced on Tuesday, April 6th. Effective at 11:59 p.m. on April 6, updated mandatory health measures go into effect for retail, fitness and performance activities. Effective at noon on Friday, April 9, restaurants will be restricted…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: City Now Accepting Applications for 2021 Development Incentive Program
Business Beat: City Now Accepting Applications for 2021 Development Incentive Program Invest Medicine Hat and the City of Medicine Hat are now accepting applications for the 2021 development incentive program. The City of Medicine Hat encourages development and redevelopment in the City and incentives are an effective way to stimulate investment and support desirable economic…
Read MoreWeekly Update: March 26 – 31, 2021
Weekly Update: March 26 – 31, 2021 Supports for Business Enhancements to the Film and Television Tax Credit Alberta’s government is removing the $10-million per project cap to make the province an even more desirable location for larger film productions. This change also creates more flexibility for the province to respond to future growth in…
Read MoreWeekly Update: March 19 – 25, 2021
Weekly Update: March 19 – 25, 2021 Supports for Business Extension of Canada Emergency Business Account to Help Small Businesses The federal government announced that the deadline for new Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) applications has been extended from March 31 to June 30, 2021. This deadline extension applies to any new applications for CEBA…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Using a Regional Innovation Network to Start, Grow and Innovate
Business Beat: Using a Regional Innovation Network to Start, Grow and Innovate Being new to the role as the APEX Regional Innovation Network Coordinator, a coworker asked for my bio. He wanted to introduce me and show how my experience and qualifications relate to helping tech and knowledge-based companies. While I appreciate the kind sentiment,…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: March is Nutrition Month by Sedona North
Member Spotlight: March is Nutrition Month by Sedona North Sedona North Nutrition Month Promotion – Over $200 in Savings March is Nutrition Month and we have a great promotion available for Chamber Members to take advantage of. Throughout the month, when you purchase any Nutrigenomix 70 gene marker Report package (Option 1 or 2) on…
Read MoreWeekly Update: February 26 – March 4, 2021
Weekly Update: February 26 – March 4, 2021 Supports for Business Modifications for Indoor Fitness in Step 2 of Alberta’s Path Forward Effective immediately, updated health measures are in place for indoor fitness including: Unsupervised low intensity individual and group exercises are now allowed by appointment only. Mandatory physical distance of three metres is required…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Introducing Medicine Hat’s New Waterfront District
Business Beat: Introducing Medicine Hat’s New Waterfront District Over the next 10 to 20 years, this up-and-coming urban village on the South Saskatchewan could play host to 1,000 new housing units, plus new office space and retail opportunities. While much work remains to be done – community consultation, master planning and development – key pieces…
Read MoreWeekly Update: February 19 – 25, 2021
Weekly Update: February 19 – 25, 2021 Supports for Business Innovation Employment Grant The Innovation Employment Grant opened in January, but is delivered through the corporate tax system and does not follow a formal application process. Eligible corporations will be able to claim the grant when they file their annual corporate tax returns. See How to…
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