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Tradeshows...
October 20-22, 2017
March 2-4, 2018
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Nominations are now being accepted for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards. These awards recognize the amazing service and contributions of volunteers whose actions have had a lasting impression on communities and fellow Albertans. A total of six awards are presented: with two in each of the youth, adult and senior category will be handed out at the December 5th awards ceremony. Albertans can either submit nominations online or download the nomination form. The deadline to submit nominations is September 15th.
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We at
Classic Valuations
are valuation professionals. We help our clients make great investment property decisions by providing the most reliable valuations in the industry. Classic Valuations is a locally owned real estate appraisal company that specializes in providing expert property valuation and appraisal services in Medicine Hat and surrounding communities in Alberta and Southwest Saskatchewan.
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The Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is seeking nominations for the 2018 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA). The ESA recognizes cattle producers whose natural resource stewardship practices contribute to the environment and enhance productivity and profitability. The ABP are asking producers to take this opportunity to share the unique environmental practices employed on their operation and to present the positive story about cattle producers' contribution to the environment. Read more...
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New Ways to Support Your Library
A new theatre named after your family or your business, a plaque on our donor wall, a name plaque on a seat in our new theatre, a cock-a-doodle-poo ticket, and a library card - these are just some of the ways you can show support for the Medicine Hat Public Library (MHPL).
Currently underway is a major renovation of our beloved theatre, one which carries a hefty price tag of almost $680,000. Facing a deadline dilemma, we began renovations in May to ensure we wouldn't lose the more than $230,000 received in grant funding to improve accessibility. Even with a generous $50,000 donation from the TD Bank Group and many smaller amounts from donors and Lovin' the Library supporters, we still came up short. We requested a loan from the City of Medicine Hat for the remaining approximately $150,000.
Every dollar we have to pay to the City for this loan is one less dollar we can spend on children's literacy programs such as storytimes and Monoporead. It is one less dollar we can spend on Monday evening programs for tweens (ages 10-12) or the always popular teen programs we run after hours every other Friday night (ages 13-18). It is one less dollar for adult continuing education sessions or to run free programs for the whole family. It is one less dollar to spend on books. If you are passionate about having a library in your community - one which is dedicated to improving the vitality of the community by providing literacy resources with equal access for all - please show your support. That support can come in the form of a $5 library card, a $20 cock-a-doodle-poo ticket, a $125 theatre seat plaque, a donation of $500+ to receive recognition on our donor wall, or a donation of the remaining theatre renovation costs to receive naming rights. Donations of any amount can be made on our website or at the Library. We appreciate your support.
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Karen has been involved in agriculture her whole life, she lives
in Seven Persons on her husband's family farm where they are raising two children.
Karen Murray Ag Services
has several ventures and serves farms and ranches across Southern Alberta and Southwestern Saskatchewan. Karen is a licensed insurance advisor for Global Ag Risk Solutions (GARS), a private production cost insurance company based out of Moose Jaw, SK. As an advisor, she works one on one with farmers assessing their insurance needs and recommending appropriate insurance packages, while explaining how GARS can work to improve and stabilize their operation's financial situation. Karen also sells forage, corn and soybean seed. She has the skills to listen to what the rancher needs and the knowledge to create unique blends for each location and requirement. Karen is a licensed hail representative for most of the private hail insurance companies in AB & SK. In addition, Karen is the local dealer for Bio-Sul, a unique, sustainable elemental sulphur product available from Bio-cycle Solutions. Karen is a certified crop advisor, has a degree in agriculture, and is a member of the Medicine Hat Ag Inform group. Karen applies her education and background in agronomy on the home farm as well as for irrigation management clients.
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Business owners are busy people! To help you sort through all the information out there we have put together one post with some important resources and surveys that we thought our members would find useful:
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Members can utilize the Chamber's website by adding information to their
business directory listing. This can include your logo, pictures, videos, business description and more. this is a great tool for members that do not have a website as it acts as a 'micro website' and, if you do have a website, it can direct traffic towards it. Members can also post job postings, event RFP's and Hot Deals for FREE to the website.
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Spectrum Body & Paint Ltd is a complete auto body repair and paint shop. They offer free estimates including insurance claims, hail repair and offer a wide range of accessories.
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The province is helping more Alberta business reach new international markets by increasing Export Readiness Micro-Voucher Program grants. Delivered in partnership with Alberta Innovates, the Export Readiness Micro-Voucher Program was launched in January 2017 as part of the Alberta Export Expansion Package. After listening to feedback from Alberta companies and international business consultants, the government is raising the maximum limit for the Micro-Voucher from $5,000 to $10,000. The Micro-Voucher program helps Alberta companies offset the costs of developing an international market assessment or business plan focused on one country. The program also connects export experts with local business to develop projects. Companies are responsible for 25 per cent of the project costs. Click
here to read more.
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A new pilot program has launched, introducing two-week processing times for work permit applications for certain highly-skilled foreign workers. The Global Talent Stream (GTS) is part of the Canadian government's Global Skills Strategy, an initiative designed to facilitate access to uniquely specialized foreign workers in order to promote Canada's economic growth and job creation. It is also part of Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The two-week processing standard also applies to open work permits for accompanying spouses/common-law partners, and study permits for accompanying dependants, if applicable. Read more...
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Consider this: 68 per cent of customers who experience poor customer service will not come back, and most who leave do not take the time to provide their feedback after having a bad experience. Whether customer service is a key part of your business or not, customer experience can spread like wildfire and proliferate through social media discussions that can point back to your business reputation. The fact that your customers may be talking about your customer service is reason enough to invest or re-invest in your customer service programs.
Let's face it. People have more choices and options. If you give your customer or client a reason to go elsewhere, they will. Growing competition means you need to deliver excellent customer service. Excellent customer service will lead to improved customer satisfaction, long-term customer retention and loyalty. Read more...
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All employers should be aware of the significant changes that will be coming into effect on January 1, 2018. Bill 17 - Fair and Family-Friendly Workplaces Act was passed into legislation and contains the following key changes to employment standards:
- Changes to general holiday pay and vacation pay (increases to 6% at 5 years employment) provisions;
- Eligibility for compassionate care leave after 90 days of employment, with an increase from 8 weeks to 27 weeks. This will not be limited to the primary caregiver;
- Eligibility for maternity leave after 90 days of employment, with an increase from 15 weeks to 16 weeks;
- Introduction of job protection during unpaid leave for a variety of circumstances after 90 days of employment, including but not limited to: long-term illness and injury (up to 16 weeks with a medical certificate), bereavement (up to 3 days), domestic violence (up to 10 days), critical illness of a child (up to 36 weeks), death or disappearance of a child (52 to 104 weeks), personal and family responsibility (up to 5 days leave), citizenship ceremony (half day);
- Increase in the minimum working age from 12 to 13 and limiting youth aged 13 to 18 from taking on hazardous work;
- Overtime banking to be calculated at 1.5 times all overtime hours worked, instead of hour-for-hour;
Click here to read further changes regarding Employment Standards.
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