April 9, 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

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.

Business Resource Form

Which financial assistance options have you used/plan to use? Alberta Emergency Support Benefit Select Canadian Emergency Response Benefit Select 75% Wage Subsidy Select 10% Wage Subsidy Select Business Credit Availability Program Select Canada Emergency Business Account Select More than one Select

BUSINESS RESOURCES

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 Contact Judy at  marketing@ecareview.com  or 403-740-2492

Canadian Business Resiliency Network

We are in this together. Welcome to the Canadian Business Resilience Network where you’ll find the latest information, tools and resources businesses need to make it through the COVID-19 pandemic.  In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce established the Canadian Business Resilience Network to help Canadian businesses navigate the COVID-19 reality and prepare for recovery.  

From Statistics Canada

Canadian Survey on Business Conditions

From Community Futures East Parkland and Business Link Marketing Professionals   Are you a small business owner that wants to Build your brand on Facebook Create engaging content Learn how to effectively promote your business using Facebook Learn how to use Facebook tools to build your business and how to measure success of your Facebook marketing efforts   Who can attend these webinars? Webinars are designed for participants in the 2020 Marketing Challenge Social Media but are open to any business owner looking to build the capacity of their marketing strategies on Facebook.   Build Your Brand on Facebook April 16 @ 2:00PM Learn how you can build your brand and grow your business using Facebook! This webinar will cover determining your target audience, setting goals, and building a social media strategy, so you can elevate your brand using a Facebook Business page. There will an opportunity to have a Marketing specialist answer any of your questions at the end of the webinar.   Creating Engaging Content for Your Small Business Facebook Page April 23 @ 2:00PM Posting on social media might seem simple, but posting the RIGHT content is a bit more complicated. Learn how to generate content ideas, create engaging content that will start conversations with your ideal customer, and get more value out of the time you put into your Business's Facebook page. There will an opportunity to have a Marketing specialist answer any of your questions at the end of the webinar.   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.   Registration is Free

From the Town of Stettler

From the Government of Alberta Temporary employment standards changes The Government of Alberta is taking immediate action to allow employers to appropriately respond to public health measures and, at the same time, allow employees to remain attached to jobs and have the ability to access federal assistance programs. Changes for employees Employees caring for children affected by school and daycare closures or ill or self-isolated family members due to COVID-19 will have access to unpaid job-protected leave. The 90-day employment requirement is waived and leave length is flexible. Changes for employees and employers Increasing the maximum time for a temporary layoff from 60 days to 120 days to ensure temporarily laid off employees stay attached to a job longer. This change is retroactive for any temporary layoffs related to COVID-19 that occurred on or after March 17. Changes for employers Improving scheduling flexibility by removing the 24-hour written notice requirement for shift changes, and the two weeks’ notice for changes to work schedules for those under an averaging agreement. Removing the requirement to provide the group termination notice to employees and unions when 50 or more employees are being terminated. Streamlining the process for approvals related to modifying employment standards so employers and workers can respond quicker to changing conditions at the workplace due to the public health emergency. Duration The temporary Employment Standard changes take effect immediately and will be in place as long as government determines it is needed and the public health emergency order remains. Source: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7001635469634-9F16-56C0-5AC486BEE3CE244E

Supports for Businesses from the Government of Canada

Supports for Business from the Government of Alberta

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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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Offer From Rairdan Services Free Classifieds  https://www.stettlerlocal.com/standard-classified-ad Promoting local gift certificates https://www.stettlerlocal.com/support-business Business Operational updates  https://www.stettlerlocal.com/covid-19-business-updates 1/2 off marketing options Submit Sales or Flyers https://www.stettlerlocal.com/submit-sales-flyers Submit full business listings  https://www.stettlerlocal.com/business-listings All Community Ads are free for a short time.