Posts by policy@medicinehatchamber.com
Business Beat: The beat goes on
Business Beat: The beat goes on Just a few days ago, the world watched as a seven-month journey to Mars successfully culminated in the landing of a NASA space craft that will roam the planet for years to come. Naming Mars rovers is done through a nation-wide competition for students; from over 28,000 entries “Perserverance”…
Read MoreWeekly Update: February 12 – 18, 2021
Weekly Update: February 12 – 18, 2021 Supports for Business Additional COVID-19 Support for Alberta Small Business Businesses that can demonstrate a revenue reduction of 60 per cent or more will be eligible to receive 15 percent of their monthly revenue, up to a maximum of $10,000 under the Enhanced COVID-19 Business Benefit. This benefit…
Read MoreWhat we learned at the Business Town Hall with the Government of Alberta
What we learned at the Business Town Hall with the Government of Alberta A province-wide telephone town hall was held on February 3rd hosted by Premier Kenney, Dr. Deena Hinshaw – Chief Medical Officer of Health, Martin Long – Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Tourism and Doug Schweitzer – Minister of Jobs, Economy and…
Read MoreHave you ever thought of exporting? There is help for you!
Have you ever thought of exporting? There is help for you! Growing your company and finding new markets for your product or service may seem daunting. That is why there are over 1000, trade commissioners located in more than 160 cities worldwide with six regional offices across Canada. These commissioners guide Canadian companies on their…
Read MoreWeekly Update: January 29 – February 4, 2021
Weekly Update: January 29 – February 4, 2021 Supports for Business Alberta begins Step 1 of plan to ease restrictions Step 1 of Alberta’s four-step framework to ease restrictions is underway as pressure eases on the health system and hospitalizations remain below 600. School-related and limited indoor and outdoor children’s sport and performance activities, one-on-one…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Bracing for New Enhanced Public Health Measures
Business Beat: Bracing for New Enhanced Public Health Measures Once again COVID 19 puts pressure on the Alberta economy, small business in particular. On November 13, 2020, the Alberta government instituted targeted public health measures with additional enhanced public health measures announced on November 24th with the State of Public Health Emergency declared. Medicine Hat’s…
Read MoreOn Demand Webinars
On Demand Webinars Webinar Series Alberta Women Entrepreneurs events. View upcoming events. AMHSA, CSSE, Howatt HR, AUMA Mental Health Webinar Series. Click here. APEX Alberta Webinars: Watch the recorded series BDC Webinar Series. Click here. Board Development Series | Register here. BusinessLink: View upcoming events. Business Link Startup Series: Click here Buyandsell.gc.ca: Learn how to find bid opportunities. Register now. CPA…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: ShopHERE
Member Spotlight: ShopHERE Through the ShopHERE program businesses are able to set up an online store for FREE. If you haven’t already got an online store and are thinking that you would like to expand into e-commerce now is a great time to explore those options. Contact APEX for more information. Check out these businesses…
Read MoreThe Road So Far – A look back at 2019-2020
The Road So Far – A look back at 2019-2020 When we map out our destination, there are just a couple of certainties: where you start and where you want to arrive. Along the way, there may be detours, construction zones, pit stops and traffic jams, but as long as you know where you’re going,…
Read MoreWeekly Update: November 13 – 19, 2020
Weekly Update: November 13 – 19, 2020 Supports for Business Red Tape Reduction Highlights The Government of Alberta’s first annual report on red tape reduction highlights the red tape burden that Albertans have to deal with which is expressed by the baseline count. The Alberta government has a baseline count of almost 671,000 regulatory requirements…
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