April 3, 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
Reach us at: 1-877-742-9499
Starting next week (April 6th) Business Resiliency & Resources Newsletters will being going out Tuesdays and Thursdays unless there is an urgent update.
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 many layoffs have you done or expect to do?
Temporary 1-5
Temporary 5-10
Temporary 10-20
Temporary 20-30
Temporary 30+
Permanent 1-5
Permanent 5-10
Permanent 10-20
Permanent 20-30
Permanent 30+
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:

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
From Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association
Free Webinar Series

If most of you have been tuning in every Tuesday at 10 am , you will know that Howatt HR is presenting thoughtful and helpful tips for us to cope during this COVID-19 pandemic. These webinars are provided for free to anyone who is interested in maintaining and improving their mental fitness in this difficult time.

We are currently limited to 1,000 live participants per week, but the recording will also be posted to our new collaborative microsite maintainingmentalfitness.com/ .

Next Week’s Webinar

April 7 - 10:00 AM MST

Micro-skill: Creating Social Connections
CCOHS has now unlocked previously paid online products and resources related to pandemics to be free of charge to assist workplaces during this time. Available to you are complimentary courses/e-learning, publications, posters, and podcasts.

These free resources are to help you and your workers reduce their chances of infection while you are allowing for normal operations to continue when you may be facing sick or absent workers.

To access this information, please visit the CCOHS website , or visit our COVID-19 resource page on our website where you will find many resources available to you.
From the BDC
COVID-19: 7 steps to sustain your business through the disruption
In times of crisis, cash becomes even more important than it usually is for a business. Creating a detailed continuity plan and cash flow forecast will help you sustain ongoing operations and facilitate recovery once the crisis is over.
Financing available as part of the Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP)
Two financing programs are available through the BCAP: The Canada Emergency Business Account and SME Loan and Guarantee program. Both initiatives will be administered by private-sector financial institutions.
Canada Emergency Business Account
  • Up to $40,000
  • Zero interest for first year
  • Available through your primary financial institution
SME Loan and Guarantee program
1. BDC co-lending (with financial institutions)
  • Up to $6.25 million
  • Commercial interest rate
  • 10-year repayment period
  • Available through your primary financial institution
2. EDC BCAP Guarantee
  • Up to $6.25 million
  • Additional details available on EDC website
  • Available through your primary financial institution
Contact your primary financial institution for more information.
Applications details will be made available in the weeks to come on financial institutions’ websites.

Regional Resilience: Central Alberta Business Coming Together
 
Monday, April 6
9:45 am - 12:00 pm
Retail: Navigating Resources and Networks

Join central Alberta organizations as we work together to help industry navigate these uncertain times. We are starting a series focusing on regional resilience. The series will focus on specific industry segments: retail, hospitality, tourism, trades, manufacturing and forestry, agriculture,
and oil and gas. 
From the Chamber Plan
From the Government of Canada
From Community Futures East Parkland
DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH FINDING CONTENT TO POST ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA?

ARE FACEBOOK PUBLISHING TOOLS/INSIGHTS CONFUSING?

DO YOU GO LONG PERIOD OF TIME WITHOUT POSTING?

CONFUSED WHERE TO START?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, the 2020 Marketing Challenge Social Media might be for you. We will supply a one-month content calendar with a how-to manual. The focus will be on engagements and personal growth not your overall likes/follows. Winners will be determined through a combination of judging including participation, insights, engagements, and overall growth.
For registration contact kgislason@albertacf.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
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