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Do you Have A Small Business in Tourism? There is Funding Available For You!
If you have a small business in tourism you need to know about the federal government’s new funding program! There are three components: 1) Building Tourism in Canada’s Communities 2) Attracting Investment to the Visitor Economy 3) A Renewed Focus on Public-Private Collaboration. Funding is through the Canadian Experiences Fund (CFF), which supports communities across Canada…
Business Retention & Expansion Workforce Development Strategy Launches
A newly formed consortium of business, governments, and service agencies called “Invest Southeast Alberta” is working for future success by ensuring new and existing businesses in southeastern Alberta have the support system they need to grow and succeed. Come share your businesses challenges and opportunities at open houses on Wednesday, June 19th and Thursday, June…
Looking to Know all the Facts on Your Agribusiness? AgriProfit$ Can Help.
Producers need the facts about their business’ performance in order to make informed decisions. In order to know how your operation is measuring up you need to consider and understand how all the parts of your farm business interact with one another and how those combine to affect profitability. AgriProfitS helps producers collect and organize…
YXH By the Numbers – An Update From Medicine Hat Regional Airport
With recently announced changes to air service at the Medicine Hat Regional Airport, it seems timely to provide an update on airport activities and services. Since 2013 the airport has undertaken an aggressive expansion and rehabilitation program with a view to improving facilities for air travelers and airlines. In 2013/14 the City completed the expansion…
Business Beat: An Edible Insect Opportunity
I was out for coffee the other day with an investor that I admire. He suggested I look into edible insects as an opportunity for Medicine Hat. So, I did. This is what I found. The edible insect industry started back in 2013, when the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations released a…
New Influencer Member: Black Horn Industries Corp.
Located here in Medicine Hat, Black Horn Industries is a privately owned, technically focused, oilfield product/service company. Providing specialized technical expertise and innovative solutions to the demanding Energy Sector. By utilizing industry experts and understanding the need for efficiency, we are able to provide our customers support and cost effective solutions on various levels of industry, ranging…
Business Beat: You Need a Plan for your Business Exit
Last year the Canadian Federation of Independent Business reported that 47% of Canadian business owners are planning to exit their business within the next five years. With statistics like that, if you are a business owner, there is a one in two chance that you are thinking of making an exit yourself. Eighty-one per cent of…
Keep Up to Date with “Yes to TMX” Campaign
The federal government will be voting on approving the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion on June 18. The government of Alberta launched a ‘Yes to TMX’ campaign on May 29th to show support for the project. The campaign emphasizes that approving the pipeline expansion will result in jobs, increased tax revenue, access to markets and demonstrating…
New Member: Infinity Dance Inc.
Infinity Dance Inc. believes that every student should be presented with the opportunity to learn from highly trained, certified, and experienced instructors. We believe that every student (competitive and recreational) deserves to learn in a positive, supportive, and nurturing environment. At Infinity Dance we proudly present all of our students with internationally recognized syllabus classes with the…
Congratulations to our Local Alberta Order of Excellence Recipient!
Malcolm Sissons will be receiving Alberta’s highest honour when he receives the Alberta Order of Excellence during an investiture ceremony in Edmonton on October 17th. The Alberta Order of Excellence is awarded Albertans who have maintained a lifelong commitment to making a real and lasting difference in the lives of others. The Medicine Hat &…