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Do you own a business in Stettler?
Live in or visit Stettler?
We want your insight!
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The Town of Stettler is working to better understand the commercial landscape in the community, including retail spending, travel patterns, and shopping habits.
Working in collaboration with our consultants, urbanMetrics, your input will help identify opportunities for Stettler businesses, strategies to attract new companies, as well as tools that can improve the overall economic climate for residents and business owners in Stettler.
The survey will take 5-10 minutes – we look forward to hearing from you.
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Employee Appreciation Day
Friday, March 5, 2021
Your employees are your greatest asset
and proper recognition and appreciation
are key motivational factors in the workplace.
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Send us a video clip or a still picture of you thanking your employees on this special day! A montage of submissions will be created and shared on the Stettler Board of Trade Facebook page and www.shopstettler.ca.
As an extra bonus, for every entry received- your business will be entered in a draw to WIN a $100 Gift Certificate to your choice of Brenda's Cozy Cafe, The Otherside Restaurant and Lounge or Sweet Home on Main so you can share your appreciation with your employees!
Submission deadline - Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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$20 on the 20th
Saturday, March 20, 2021
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On Saturday March 20th, we encourage consumers to say "Thank You" by spending $20 on non-essential items at a local business.
If you plan to offer any sales, promotions or one time specials on this date please let us know so we can help promote them as well.
Send your digital copies to Donna no later than March 18, 2021.
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The Alberta government is temporarily expanding eligibility to the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) to help businesses access the training they need. |
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The expansion is effective until February 28, 2022. Expanded eligibility includes:
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Funding mandatory training. Use the CAJG to fund courses or training that is required for a job.
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Allowing employers to train employed family members. Enables family-owned businesses to access training funds.
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Allowing some business owners to receive funding to train themselves. Supports entrepreneurs to expand their skill set to grow or pivot their business.
In addition, other changes will make the application process more efficient. For example, an employee’s training can start as soon as government receives an application, rather than having to wait for the application to be approved. This allows businesses to begin training sooner if required.
Temporarily expanding the CAJG provides more opportunities for businesses to access support as part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan.
Learn more about the program and apply online:
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How listening helped transform customer service
Boles started by measuring her feet. He invited her to take a seat and he kneeled in front of her. He unlaced her shoes and sized her feet. Then he asked her to stand up and walk so he could assess her gait while he asked questions about her needs.
Read more
www.atb.com
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CANADA UNITED SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF FUND
Grants of up to $5,000 available
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Over $14 Million has been contributed by the Federal Government, RBC, and Canada United partners to support recovery efforts due to COVID-19. They have already provided relief to over 2,000 small businesses across the country. They are now able to extend relief grants to more small businesses and restart accepting grant applications from small businesses across all provinces for expenses incurred no earlier than March 15, 2020.
Applications are currently being accepted. Visit the link below for more information:
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Learning and Development Opportunities |
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Exporting Agriculture and Agri-Food Products to International Markets
Wednesday, March 3 - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s Export Development Services: The Ministry You Didn’t Know You Needed
Presenters:
Evan Buie | International Initiatives Officer
Meghan Horosko | Senior Trade Development Officer – United States & Latin America
Mary Beth Takao | Senior Investment and Trade Officer – Japan Office
Register for free today!
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Selling to Rural Municipalities in Alberta
Thursday, March 4 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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In this session, learn how rural Alberta does business and how to connect with local municipalities. With 69 rural municipalities in Alberta that purchase everything from toilet paper to firetrucks, the municipal procurement process can seem daunting to some. We will help you demystify the process and empower you to serve your local community.
Presented by:
Register for free today!
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Shift from Unemployment
to Self-Employment
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The Self-Employment program delivered by Business Works Central Alberta (BWCA) is a 26-week program that addresses all aspects of business operation including:
- Formal instruction in starting and operating a business, including assessment of your personal suitability and your business idea, and business plan development.
- One-to-one business coaching and guidance during business implementation.
- Ongoing support, guidance and service management during and after the program.
You will be expected to attend in-class formal instruction to explore the viability of your idea and to develop a business plan.
At present, the majority of the training will take place online.
There’s NO COST to the participant – training is FREE
Business Works Central Alberta is FULLY funded by the Alberta Government and FREE to any Central Albertan
who meets the eligibility requirements.
Next Session Begins March 22, 2021
Find out more about about this program by visiting the link below:
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Winning New Customers in a Changing Economy
Wednesday, March 10 - 10:00a.m.
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Tackle your biggest sales challenges with help from BDC experts. Register for this free, live webinar and get expert advice on how you can source more leads, scale up your sales processes and ultimately win more customers. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session for your most pressing questions.
You'll discover how to:
- win sales more efficiently
- figure out the place of online sales in your business
- deliver on your pormises to clients and ensure they remain satisfied
Not availble? Register anyways and be sent a recording to the
webinar you can watch later on.
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Show Your Support for our Local
Not-For-Profits!
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Many of our local Not-For-Profit groups are competing in the Community Futures East Parkland Marketing Challenge. Not-for-Profits groups are challenged to increase engagement with their local communities through social media with chances to win prizes each week. Voting is open each week so be sure to vote for local contenders each week and follow their social media pages. Find out whose competeing and vote by clicking the link below: |
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Community Feedback Survey for FCSS |
The Stettler & District FCSS we would like to ask you to please take 2 minutes to fill out this Community Feedback survey. This survey will provide them with the information necessary to help assess and meet the changing needs in the community.
Thank you in advance for your time.
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Become an ATB Marketplace Vendor Today! |
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"Find and sell to local buyers. Grow your business. Give yourself and the economy a boost.
The ATB Marketplace is open to all Albertan business owners looking to sell products and services online. The platform is a great fit if you want to:
Sell your merchandise in an online store.
Get more eyes on your product.
Leverage ATB’s network to increase your brand awareness.
Contribute to a community of like-minded entrepreneurs."
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Ready to grow? Register for ATB X
ATB X is the place to grow your business—because no one succeeds alone.
We created ATB X to offer programs that address the needs of all kinds of Albertan businesses—from startups, to solopreneurs, to growth stage businesses. ATB X is a customized, growth-focused experience delivered by businesses, for businesses, through experts, connections, and community.
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