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The Medicine Hat Chamber Business News page has everything to offer from advocacy efforts, business news and resources, Chamber updates and stories, Covid-19 updates, Alberta Chamber updates as well as Canadian Chamber updates. As a result the Chamber 'News' page also holds our weekly blog called 'the Voice' which is posted every Monday updating you with Advocacy, Covid-19, Local News, Economic impacts, Important funding and so much more all in one place. Subscribe today so you get 'the Voice' every Monday the second it comes out!
The Voice: November 20th, 2023
Your Weekly Tune Up Esplanade parkade to go digital with HotSpot service The Esplanade has introduced the HotSpot Parking service as a new payment method for its underground parkade, alongside the existing cash meter option. Please note, the current cash parking meter system will be phased out after Dec. 31, 2023. HotSpot offers a user-friendly…
The Voice: November 14th, 2023
Your Weekly Tune Up What are Government of Alberta Workforce Consultants The Workforce Consultants (WFCs) are a team within Alberta Jobs, Economy and Trade that supports developing a strong and resilient labour force by providing employer outreach services in all regions of the province. WFCs work primarily with employers, employer associations, business networks, chambers of…
The Voice: November 6th, 2023
Your Weekly Tune Up New Provincial bills and reforms introduced Bill 1, the Alberta Taxpayer Protection Amendment Act, 2023, fulfils a promise from the government and would ensure that Albertans are guaranteed a say in whether their provincial taxes increase. If passed, the legislation would prevent the government, now and in the future, from increasing…
The Voice: October 30th, 2023
Your Weekly Tune Up Boosting career education opportunities in schools Alberta’s government is expanding dual credit programming for students to explore career paths and make meaningful transitions into post-secondary education, trade designations or the workplace. Dual credit courses are career-based courses in grades 10, 11 and 12, where students can earn both high school credits…
The Voice: October 23rd, 2023
Your Weekly Tune Up Council approves best of market interim electricity rate through new bylaw At the regular City Council meeting on Monday, October 16, 2023, Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw No. 4796, amending Electric Utility Bylaw No. 2244. Effective November 1, 2023, this new bylaw will bring into force a single…
The Voice: October 16th, 2023
Your Weekly Tune Up It’s Small Business Week! Need a reason to celebrate? To go out and grab a coffee? To do some shopping around town? This week, October 15th-21st, is small business week and we encourage you to support small and local. Show your love to the business owners of Medicine Hat by posting…
The Voice: October 10th, 2023
Your Weekly Tune Up October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) Despite the considerable efforts that have been made to diversify the Canadian labour force, Statistics Canada reports that, in 2017, 3.7 million working-age Canadians identified as having a disability. Only three in five Canadians experiencing disability (59%) were employed. Currently, approximately 1 million Canadian…
The Voice: October 2nd, 2023
Your Weekly Tune Up October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) Cyber Month is an internationally recognized campaign held each year to help the public learn more about the importance of cybersecurity. The campaign helps Canadians stay secure online by teaching them simple steps to protect themselves and their devices. With cyberattacks occurring more…
The Voice: September 25th, 2023
Your Weekly Tune Up New Medicine Hat Economic Development Department approved Selena McLean-Moore, Director of Economic Development, presented to City Council on September 18 on the proposed structure of the City’s economic development department. Following the presentation, City Council approved the new structure and name. Medicine Hat Economic Development will support four key pillars; Business…
The Voice: September 18th, 2023
Your Weekly Tune Up Changes to the repayment terms for Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans The Government of Canada announced changed to CEBA loans. To qualify for the forgivable portion of the loan (up to $20,000): Businesses must pay the full amount of a CEBA loan by January 18; or Have a refinance plan…