March 30, 2020
We are now closed to the public however are still operating.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday; 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Together We Can
The Stettler Regional Board of Trade & Community Development, in partnership with Stettler Regional Emergency Management Agency, will be collecting emergency information from businesses along with details on their current situation to help share resources and prepare for recovery.

We are asking all businesses to please fill out this vital form. 
The Stettler Regional Board of Trade is assisting at the Stettler Regional Emergency Management Emergency Operation Centre Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.

If you have questions you are invited to call the hotline at 403-742-7300
How can we better support you during COVID-19?
More Communication About Resources
Sharing Individual Business Updates On BOT Social Media
Direct Contact (Via Phone or Email)
Increased Support Local Promotions/Offers/Awareness
Nothing, I am happy with the level of assistance
BUSINESS RESOURCES
From the Stettler Regional Board of Trade
In Business For Business
Tune in daily at 10am for a Live Facebook presentation with the Stettler Regional Board of Trade and a special guest! Each professional will be taking 10 minutes to discuss their programs in regards to COVID-19 and take any questions.

Schedule:

Tuesday, March 31: Rebecca Walline, Relationship Manager Business & Agriculture, ATB Financial

Wednesday, April 1: Kate Gislason, Economic Development Officer, Community Futures East Parkland

Thursday, April 2: Damien Kurek, MP, Battle River- Crowfoot

Friday, April 3: Matthew Cornall, Technology Development Advisor, Entrepreneurial Investments, Alberta Innovates

Monday, April 6: Nate Horner, MLA, Drumheller- Stettler

Tuesday, April 7: Justin Tanner, Partner - Gitzel & Company Chartered Professional Accountants
Globally, people and businesses are faced with having to understand how to deal with the ever-changing issues surrounding the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. Managing the public health risk for infectious diseases is the responsibility of Alberta Health Services, but business owners need to be prepared for the potential impacts that COVID-19 could have on their operations.

The Stettler Board of Trade wants to assist our community with easy access to factual, up-to-date information so that your business can be prepared. We have created a private Facebook group that will share a collection of resources to help keep you up to date as well as develop your business continuity plans. We will continue to provide new resources as they become available.
From Rairdan Services Inc.
Wendy will be discussing a new topic each week. Local marketing, web design, graphic design, business support, and more. April 2nd topic is email marketing.
From Medicine Hat College


The outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents new challenges in the workplace as employers strive to keep businesses running and support the health and well-being of their workforce. A business’s response to the COVID-19 crisis needs to address business operations and employee concerns. In addition, it must include safety considerations and steps that will stem the severity of the outbreak.

COVID-19: Action Plan for the Workplace course is designed to help employers and managers prepare and respond to exposure and illness caused by COVID-19. Organizational plans that take into account policies and procedures, human resources matters, and supply and production issues can help companies and employees prepare for the health pandemic. Being prepared, yet flexible enough to adapt to an ever-changing situation, supports an entire organization.

To help our valued customers respond to the COVID-19 crisis, we’re offering this course at no cost for a limited time through April 30, 2020.

Business Continuity

If you are currently stuck at home this may be a good time to think about what your business will look like going forward.


Find a Business Continuity plan and template for entrepreneurs by the Business Development Bank of Canada  here .
GENERAL INFORMATION
News From the Government of Canada


Small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy. During this extraordinary time, the Government of Canada is taking strong action to help Canadian businesses as COVID-19 is affecting them, their employees and their families.







Interest Free Loans *more information coming soon


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March 27, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced more help for small and medium-sized businesses to keep employees on the payroll during the COVID-19 crisis, including a 75 per cent wage subsidy and guaranteed interest-free loans. At this time we are still waiting on more information and will communicate it to our businesses as soon as possible.



News from the Government of Alberta


Measures to protect employers and employees from the economic disruption of COVID-19 and position Alberta for recovery.










Source:

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March 27th the Government of Alberta announced r estrictions will be in place for the following classifications of business:

  • Close contact businesses including hair salons and barbershops, tattoo and piercing studios, esthetic services, as well as wellness studios and clinics and non-emergency and non-critical health services provided by regulated health professionals or registered professionals including dentistry, physiotherapy, massage, podiatry, chiropractic and optometry services.
  • Dine-in restaurants will no longer be able to offer dine-in service. Take-out and delivery services will continue to be available.
  • Non-essential retail services that fall into the categories of clothing, computer and gaming stores, and services in shopping malls and shopping centres such as hobby and toys, gift and specialty items and furniture.

Find a full list essential businesses and services here.

Business to Business
If your business is in immediate need of an item or resource to continue operations please contact us at 403-742-3181 or email info@stettlerboardoftrade.com
If your business is offering a special or promotion to assist other local businesses we would love to help you get the word out.
Offer From Rairdan Services

1.) Submit Sales and Flyers.

Rairdan Services is offering 50% off this charge until further notice. It is just $5 to list your sale or list your flyer. They will be posted on the website, social media and the link goes out in Stettler Local's E-news. 


2.) Get a business listing

Rairdan Services is also offering this at 50% off right now. A detailed business listing offers:
  • help businesses with their SEO by having a website link on a high traffic site
  • gives them more visibility on a browser search
  • allows them to be in several categories at once
  • allows them to be found on StettlerLocal search
  • if they don't have a website it provides a way to get found online with their critical information
  • promotes them as a Stettler business 
  • helps them promote their social media links


3.) Classifieds


4.) Business updates