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December 11, 2017
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The government has tabled Bill 31: A Better Deal for Consumers and Businesses. If passed the bill would include the following changes based on the most popular topics raised during public consultations over the summer such as a creation of a consumer bill of rights, regulating ticket sales, buying or repairing a car, high interest lenders, veterinary services, oversight over the auto industry and other issues between consumers and businesses. Read More
 
T he Medicine Hat Curling Club  provides our community with sport and leisure opportunities. Hosting major curling events and annual member bonspiels and activities. Rental of facility for curling and banquet/meeting area.
 
Chamber Members save 5% off the programs below.  Call 403-529-3844 to register with the discount.
 
Acquire the tools and techniques to streamline the contract management process for maximum. ( Membership Registration: CC 0082 Discount only available when registering in the 'Take all 6' Bundle; only applicable at MHC.)
 
The Management Skills for Supervisors program will develop your leadership skills or refine existing skills to drive your career to the next level  ( Membership Registration: CC 0080) .
 
The Project Management Extension Certificate is being revised for January 02, 2018, due to the release of the new, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge - 6th Edition 
(Membership Registration: CC 0083 Discount only available when registering in the 'Take all 6' Bundle; only applicable at MHC. The Final Assessment Paper is excluded from the discount.)
 
This program will help you build positive relationships, turn negative situations into win-win, learn how to effectively deal with stressful situations, and assist you to communicate more successfully.  (Membership Registration: CC 0081  Discount only available when registering in the 'Take all 4' Bundle).
 
Learn about social media fundamentals, strategies, branding and analytics.
(Membership Registration: CC 0084  Discount only available when registering in the 'Take all 4' Bundle)
 
Take advantage of the   Canada AB- Job grant , which covers 2/3 of employee training costs.  Email shurlbut@mhc.ab.ca  for more information.
 
Take advantage of exclusive discounted rates on radio advertising with 102.1 CJCY and save up to 30% on multi- week campaigns. Or participate in the 'Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce Feature' for only $299 (Regular value: $630!) And 50% off Grand Opening on location remote broadcasts (Regular value $1400) Member price only $700!
 
 
Regardless of where you decide to access your business financing, you will need to follow through on a detailed credit process to optimize your chances of loan approval. But did you know that your financing request will be evaluated using five basic categories, known as "the 5 Cs of Credit"? Most lenders will use these five categories to evaluate your credit worthiness and determine the strength of your application. 1. Capacity; 2. Capital; 3. Collateral; 4. Conditions; 5. Character.  Read More
 
The federal government has confirmed changes to the Employment Insurance program announced as part of the 2017 budget will come into effect on December 3, 2017. Some of the changes include allowing women to claim maternity EI benefits 12 weeks prior to their due date if they choose, allowing parental EI benefits over a period of 18 months and extending benefits to a family caregiver to allow for 15 weeks of benefits to care for a critically ill adult and 35 weeks of benefits to care for a critically ill child.  Read More
 
At  MacLean Weidemann Lawyers LLP  we strive to be an extremely well balanced law firm, providing a broad range of legal services. Our practice areas are: agricultural law, commercial, corporate, employment law, family, insurance, litigation, personal injury, real estate, wills and estates. However, each lawyer and legal assistant focuses on specific areas of law. We help our clients achieve success as they define it. We want to know and understand our clients, their businesses, their current needs and their future plans. Our job is to provide cost effective strategies and productive solutions.
 
In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, Aaron Van Tassel, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Business Law Committee Intern, examines the Comeau case, which will be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada this week, and the lasting impact it could have on interprovincial trade. When Gerard Comeau crossed over to Québec from New Brunswick, where he lived, to buy a few cases of beer, he was in for quite the surprise. Read More
 
 
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