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
Reach us at: 403-742-3181
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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.
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Have you applied for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)?
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I don't know what that is
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COVID-19: How to get through the crisis with an online strategy
The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming the economy and bringing unprecedented challenges to businesses across Canada.
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As more customers go online for products and services, pivoting your business to take full advantage of these online opportunities can position you to emerge stronger in terms of who you sell to, how you sell and what you sell.
Join BDC Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux who will give an economic update, and other experts who will share their expertise on adapting your business online during the pandemic and beyond.
April 30, 2020
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Join us in our virtual Regional Resilience series focusing on a different sector at each session.
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Travel Alberta is hosting a
Connections Live Webinar Series
Today's topic covered Understanding the Benefits E-Commerce Can Bring to Your Business and How to Get Started and the recording can be found
here.
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As we explore how to “do differently” to connect with customers during the COVID 19 pandemic, this session looks at turning your product or activity into a memorable and engaging virtual experience. Join Cameron Spence, Experience Development Manager with Travel Alberta to learn how the fundamental elements of experience development support online experiences. He’ll share examples that will help you to identify opportunities to maintain awareness, enhance your competitive appeal and examine innovative ways to offer products and services to local and virtual audiences, now and in the future. There is no cost to join, but pre-registration is required.ed.
Thursday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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From Community Futures East Parkland and Business Link Marketing Professionals
Effectively Promoting Your Business Using Facebook
April 30 @ 2:00PM
So you have a Facebook page for your business, but how are you utilizing that page to connect with your ideal client? This webinar will teach you how to effectively promote your social media efforts. We will also cover the basics of advertising on Facebook, walking you step-by-step through creating your first ad. There will an opportunity to have a Marketing specialist answer any of your questions at the end of the webinar.
Facebook Tools to Build Your Business and How to Measure the Success of Your Facebook Marketing Efforts
May 7 @ 2:00PM
This webinar will cover some of the key tools available on your Facebook Business Page and how to use them to build and grow your business. In the second part of this online session, we will show you how to measure the effectiveness of your social media efforts using Facebook Insights. There will an opportunity to have a Marketing specialist answer any of your questions at the end of the webinar.
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Webinar: Expand Your Innovation Capacity
Looking to develop a new product? Or, find innovative solutions to everyday challenges? Help is available in your own backyard! Learn how you can connect with colleges and institutes in your community. In 2017-2018 alone, research activities at colleges and institutes led to more than 4,400 new processes, products, prototypes and services. These applied research partnerships have tangible impacts for employers across all sectors of the economy and in communities across the country.
Wednesday April 29, 2020
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CEWS applications are OPEN
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The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) supports employers that are hardest hit by the pandemic, and protect the jobs Canadians depend on.
The subsidy generally covers 75% of an employee's wages – up to $847 per week - for employers of all sizes and across all sectors who have suffered a drop in gross revenues of at least 15% in March, and 30% in April and May.
The program will be in place for a 12-week period, from March 15 to June 6, 2020.
Employers who are eligible for the CEWS are entitled to receive a 100% refund for certain employer contributions to Employment Insurance, the Canada Pension Plan, the Quebec Pension Plan, and the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan paid in respect of employees who are on leave with pay.
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Details for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program have been released.
The program will provide forgivable loans to qualifying commercial property owners to cover 50% of three monthly rent payments that are payable by eligible small business tenants who are experiencing financial hardship during April, May, and June.
The loans will be forgiven if the mortgaged property owner agrees to reduce the small business tenants’ rent by at least 75% under a rent forgiveness agreement, which will include a term not to evict the tenant while the agreement is in place. The small business tenant would cover the remainder, up to 25% of the rent.It is expected that CECRA will be operational by mid-May, and further details will be announced soon.
For more information on these programs and other being offered by the Government of Canada please click
here
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New Small and Medium Business Assistance
Rural Businesses and Communities:
We are providing $287 million to support rural businesses and communities by providing them with much-needed access to capital through the Community Futures Network.
Assisting Innovative and Early Stage Businesses:
We are investing $250 million to assist innovative, early-stage companies that are unable to access other COVID-19 business supports through the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). IRAP provides advice, connections, and funding to help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses increase their innovation capacity and take ideas to market.
Young Entrepreneurs:
We are providing $20.1 million in support for Futurpreneur Canada to continue supporting young entrepreneurs across Canada who are facing challenges due to COVID-19. The funding will allow Futurpreneur Canada to provide payment relief for its clients for up to 12 months.
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Mental Health for Business Owners
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WTF: What To Feel When Stressors Collide
We all juggle work, financial, family and social demands – but unexpected circumstances, like the ones we are experiencing right now – can cause multiple stressors to coincide.
Mary Ann Baynton, Director of Collaboration and Strategy from Workplace Strategies for Mental Health (compliments of Canada Life), will discuss building resilience when stressors are high. She will share factors that can test our resilience and strategies to help us cope and bounce back. Mary Ann will also talk about ways you can encourage your employees to do the same. Lastly, she will point to some free resources you and your employees can use in the weeks and months ahead.
April 29, 2020 12:00pm
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Each webinar will be hosted weekly at the same day and time, and provide a 15 minute overview of a key micro-skill that you can do to support charging your mental health battery. After the 15-minute micro-skill review, there will be a 10-15 min Q and A for you to ask your own mental fitness questions. You can also view previously hosted webinars.
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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
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If your business is offering a special or promotion to assist other local businesses we would love to help you get the word out.
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Our local advertisers are here to help you get the word out about new and updated products and services as well as to help prepare for recovery
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From the Stettler Board of Trade and ECA Review
Local businesses are able to advertise their services and hours with the ECA Review at 50% cost sponsored by the Stettler Regional Board of Trade & Community Development
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Christina Komives
Sales Manager
Stettler Independent • Castor Advance
(780) 314-8787 (Cell)
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- 30 Second Spots - $22 (buy one get one free)
- 15 Second Spots - $12.50 (buy one get one free)
- Now and Then Package $500.00 - Fifty 30 second ads (split billing available)
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Offers From Rairdan Services
1. I can offer web design on a payment plan until further notice. Cost split over 3-5 months to help businesses get online ASAP. Local businesses selling products need to get online ASAP and will be given priority. Free web design consults and quotes over the phone, Zoom or Google.
2. 1/2 price business listings on StettlerLocal.com
3. Free Classifieds on StettlerLocal.com
4. Free business updates on StettlerLocal.com
5. 1/2 price Promoting Sales or flyers on StettlerLocal.com website, newsletters, and social media.
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